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Newcastle nears $1 million mark in returns of sales, use taxes combined

Newcastle nears $1 million mark in returns of sales, use taxes combined

The January report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission was recently sent out and reflects returns of tax dollars sent back to area municipalities for purchases made in December. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

Voter registration deadline approaches for primary

Voter registration deadline approaches for primary

Friday, February 9, 2024 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 5th Presidential Preferential Primary election, McClain County Election Board Secretary Karen Haley said. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

EMS has 230 emergency runs

EMS has 230 emergency runs

McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services made 230 total calls in the month of December 2023. Of those, 137 were billed calls and 93 were non-transport. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

The American Legion – Part 17

The American Legion – Part 17

Last week we learned that on September 5, 2000, the American Legion presented the first “Spirit of Service” awards to active-duty service members for their offduty volunteer efforts. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

Electrode Repairs hosts Chamber Morning Mingle

Electrode Repairs hosts Chamber Morning Mingle

Nicholas Jacob fell in love with Newcastle during a trip to visit his brother, who lives in the area and attends law school at the University of Oklahoma. Nicholas came from Phoenix, Arizona, and finds much to admire about Newcastle, including that it is much quieter. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

MATC board members recognized in January

MATC board members recognized in January

Each January, area school boards make an announcement to recognize the individuals who serve as board members. 01/18/2024 05:00 AM

Boulay makes SNHU Dean’s List

Boulay makes SNHU Dean’s List

Taylor Boulay of Newcastle was named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. 01/18/2024 05:00 AM

OTC opening ’24 income tax filing season

OTC opening ’24 income tax filing season

The Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) will open the state income tax filing season on Monday, January 29, 2024. This date is in coordination with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 01/18/2024 05:00 AM

Person succumbs to injuries from hit-and-run in Newcastle

Person succumbs to injuries from hit-and-run in Newcastle

One person was killed in a hit-and-run in Newcastle December 24. 01/18/2024 05:00 AM

Mingle, cut ribbon at Electrode Repairs Friday

Mingle, cut ribbon at Electrode Repairs Friday

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Morning Mingle scheduled last Friday at Electrode Repairs was cancelled and moved to 9 a.m. this Friday due to possible cold weather. Electrode Repairs is located at 1025 N. Main Street in Newcastle. 01/18/2024 05:00 AM

PLS partnership mails out more than 109,000 books

PLS partnership mails out more than 109,000 books

The mission of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is to cultivate a love of reading in early life. Enrolled children under the age of five receive one book by mail each month until their fifth birthday. The program, launched in 1995, promotes early childhood literacy across the world by helping children to become “reading ready” as they enter kindergarten. The Pioneer Library System first launched its partnership with the program in September 2022. 01/18/2024 05:00 AM