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GARDENING TIPS: It’s time for fall pruning of your perennials

GARDENING TIPS: It’s time for fall pruning of your perennials

Now is the time of year when we get several questions on when should I prune my roses and other perennial shrubs? Pruning can be very intimidating for many people, but it can improve the health of your plant as well as provide beautiful blooms and foliage for years to come. 12/07/2023 05:00 AM

The American Legion – Part 13

The American Legion – Part 13

Last week we talked about the American Legion’s activities in the 1970s which included being involved in the safety of children at Halloween. 12/07/2023 05:00 AM

What will Newcastle look like in 20 years?

What will Newcastle look like in 20 years?

With most of the work complete, only 1 day remains to comment on City of Newcastle’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan 12/07/2023 05:00 AM

Chamber hopes Shop Local Bingo will draw customers

Chamber hopes Shop Local Bingo will draw customers

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce wants you to play bingo this holiday season. They have started a promotion called Shop Local Bingo, which runs from December 4 to December 22. 12/07/2023 05:00 AM

Lighting the community Christmas tree

Lighting the community Christmas tree

Mayor Karl Nail is pictured with his daughter, Darci Sisemore, and grandson Grey, after they assisted him in lighting the community Christmas tree at Veterans Park on Saturday. More photos of Christmas in the Park and the nighttime Christmas parade will be in next week’s issue of the Newcastle 12/07/2023 05:00 AM

Serving the Chamber of Commerce in 2024

Serving the Chamber of Commerce in 2024

Serving the Chamber of Commerce in 2024 12/07/2023 05:00 AM

Christmas parade, Christmas in the Park are Saturday in Newcastle

Christmas parade, Christmas in the Park are Saturday in Newcastle

Newcastle’s lighted Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park is this Saturday. Newcastle Parks & Recreation continues looking for parade float participants, booth entries, and sponsors. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM

Beats & Bites Festival draws crowds for its music, food, entertainment

Beats & Bites Festival draws crowds for its music, food, entertainment

The COOP Ale Works Beats & Bites Festival, which features live music, local food trucks and other entertainment, completed its seventh year at Riverwind Casino having drawn over 23,000 fans over its four installments. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM

FCCLA students headed to Regionals

FCCLA students headed to Regionals

Students of FCCLA advisor Lacey England (right) recently earned the right to participate at Regional competition. They are, from left: Zaelyn Elmo, Charlize Miller, Kaitlyn Morgan, Avery Wise, Topanga Bornt, and Caleigh Boomgarden. Zaelyn was first place in children’s literature. Charlize received second place in career investigation. Kaitlyn serves as the South District 2 Vice President of Public Relations. Avery was fourth place in repurpose and redesign, and Topanga and Cayleigh were second place in cake decorating. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM

McClain County Commissioners approve budget transfers, equipment disposal

McClain County Commissioners approve budget transfers, equipment disposal

The Board of McClain County Commissioners convened for their regular session on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 8:16 a.m. in Room 111 of the McClain County Courthouse. Chairman Terry Daniel presided over the meeting and initiated proceedings. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM

MATC students attend Southwest District Leadership Conference

MATC students attend Southwest District Leadership Conference

Mid-America Technology Center was busy Thursday morning as 116 students and 6 advisors boarded busses bound for the SkillsUSA 2023 Southwest District Leadership Conference held at the Grady Couty Fairground in Chickasha. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM