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The following persons have been charged by the State of Oklahoma with traffic or other violations or have filed other court actions in Mc-Clain County District Court between April 27-May 3, 2023.

Marci White and Tommy Clay were sworn in for new terms of office as City Council members during the Monday night regular meeting. Neither drew opponents for their offices.

A celebration of Dr. Melonie Hau in her retirement as superintendent of Newcastle Public Schools is from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at the school administration building.

An agreement with MA+ Architecture was approved by the Newcastle School Board for work on the Newcastle Elementary School improvements.

Seven children, 29 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, four great-greatgrandchildren, 60 quilts and 35-plus pillows remain as a legacy from Dolores Beaty, 94, who passed away in her Newcastle home on March 30 this year.

Board also approves bonus

School officials were excited to announce the arrival of three new busses to the fleet last week. The busses were purchased with school bond money approved by voters in August 2022. They are now being outfitted with camera systems. Assistant Superintendent Kristi Ferguson said four more busses are expected in the fall. She said because of supply issues, they do not have a delivery date. The three new busses cost a total of $308,523, or $102,841 each. The school had previously purchased 17 camera systems at a cost of $72,092.

Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, was recently inducted into the National Service Hall of Fame by Voices for National Service for his longstanding support of AmeriCorps and Americorps Seniors.

Debra Sue Billen

An official groundbreaking ceremony will be at 4 p.m. Monday at 717 North Walker Drive for the new animal shelter being constructed by the City. The public is invited to attend.