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A former detention officer with the McClain County Jail in Purcell, pleaded guilty to being deliberately indifferent to a substantial risk of serious harm to a pretrial detainee’s physical safety, thereby violating the pretrial detainee’s constitutional civil rights.

Students in Kyla Perry’s Business Office Assistant program and Carl Walls’ Multimedia Specialist program had an impressive number of wins, earning 76 awards and medals at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference held in Tulsa.

Wanda (Keen) Ussery, a resident of Newcastle for more than 50 years, is celebrating her 90th birthday.

The following persons have been charged by the State of Oklahoma with traffic or other violations or have filed other court actions in McClain County District Court between March 16-22, 2023.

Dr. Cathy Walker was hired to be the new Superintendent of Schools at Newcastle during a special meeting Tuesday, March 21. The board voted 4-1 with board member Darrin Abel providing the only “no” vote.

Newcastle Board of Education approved the hire of Dr. Cathy Walker as the next superintendent during a special meeting Tuesday, March 21. Walker will succeed current Superintendent Dr. Melonie Hau who will be retiring at the end of the school year.

Their children host a celebration, say they are very proud of their parents

Voters in McClain County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls.

Early voting begins Thursday March 30 for voters in McClain County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at the McClain County Community Center — 1721 Hardcastle Blvd., Purcell.

McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services reported their January and February call summaries. They had 207 total calls in January 2023 and 208 total calls in February.

The Racers for Excellence Scholarship Auction and Luncheon (formerly Sweet Scholar fund) is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Newcastle High School Field House/ Wellness Center, 101 N. Main.