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Fees approved are lower than those projected by NewGen in system and rate analysis

Paulla Bowden, Child Nutrition Program manager, was honored at the September Newcastle Public Schools Board of Education meeting. She obtained a $20,000 grant from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Bowden said the grant will be used to purchase locally sourced, minimally processed foods such as ground beef and beef patties. She said, “It’s a wonderful resource for schools and farmers alike.”

A burn ban was declared for McClain County by County Commissioners on Tuesday, September 5. The ban continues for up to 14 days, at which time the commissioners will reconsider.

A State of the State luncheon was recently held by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce with guest speakers State Senator Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, and Oklahoma Energy Resources Board Executive Director Mindy Stitt.

Taylor Boulay of Newcastle has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2023 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.

U.S. Veterans Bureau created due to Legion; group still lobbying

McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services reports 232 total calls for the month of August 2023.

The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division recently purchased a new microfilm conversion scanner that will work twice as fast as the old scanner and allow more items to be digitized in a shorter amount of time.

Real life aeronautics experiences have captured the attention of 110 students

Homecoming for Newcastle Public Schools is Friday, September 22 and the annual parade is being planned.