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In recent years, the process of passing the 12 annual government funding bills, also known as appropriations, has grown increasingly difficult. When Republicans regained majority of the U.S. House of Representatives this year, one of our top priorities was to restore regular order by passing appropriations bills to provide full government funding at more sensible spending levels and with priorities that address the crises our nation is facing. Although the fiscal year lapsed this past weekend without completing this process, Congress managed to avoid a dangerous government shutdown by passing a Continuing Resolution (CR) and allow House Republicans to finish the funding process before the end of this year.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to acknowledge survivors and to serve as a voice for those who are being victimized. As Oklahoma is plagued by domestic violence more than almost any other state, it is crucial that we recognize its pervasiveness and what we can do to stop these horrific incidents.

Last week we learned about The Sons of the American Legion formed in 1932 and how male descendants of honorably discharged U.S. Military veterans are eligible for membership.

During the month of September, a McClain County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture and received an academic scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.

David Johnson, a 2023 graduate of Mid-America Technology Center’s Diesel program, recently competed and won first place in the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) National Technician Skills Competition held by the American Trucking Association in Cleveland, Ohio.

Two wins last Thursday against the Wagoner Bulldogs paved the way to the State Tournament for the Newcastle Racers’ fast-pitch softball team.

The Racers (5-1) made tracks on the field at Bridge Creek Friday night with a 40-3 win against the Bobcats (3-3).

Newcastle beat Santa Fe South in three sets Monday

Newcastle’s Jaedyn King

True Sky, Capozi’s Pasta Shop ready to cut ribbons

For those driving Main Street in Newcastle in recent weeks, they’ll likely note that there have been days when the smell of sewer has been a stench in their nostrils.