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City says Sports Complex Master Plan is expected to transform the facility

City says Sports Complex Master Plan is expected to transform the facility

The City Council of Newcastle has given the green light to the Newcastle Sports Complex MasterPlan,asignificantrenovationand expansion project set to transform the Newcastle AllSportsAssociation’ssportscomplex into a state-of-the-art facility. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

Banfield signs with OCU for cheer

Banfield signs with OCU for cheer

Newcastle graduate Scottie Banfield has signed a letter of intent with the Oklahoma City University Stars in Competitive Cheerleading. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

Newcastle has big tax gain

Newcastle has big tax gain

Blanchard, Dibble, Newcastle, Purcell and Pauls Valley showed the largest gains over last year in the sales tax/use tax categories. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

OKC woman injured after vehicle departs H.E. Bailey, hits parked truck in rear

OKC woman injured after vehicle departs H.E. Bailey, hits parked truck in rear

A collision on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike about two miles west of Newcastle at 9:02 p.m. on June 15 left an Oklahoma City woman injured. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

Eliminating the waiting list

Eliminating the waiting list

s someone who has dedicated her career to improving healthcare, I was pleased with the tremendous investments we made this session. We worked extremely hard in our Appropriations Subcommittee for Health and Human Services to secure this vital funding. Overall, health and human services received 24% of the nearly $11 billion appropriated to state agencies. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

The largest deficit reduction in history

The largest deficit reduction in history

Americans want Washington to spend less. Yet for the past two years, hard-working Oklahomans have been crippled with the consequences of Joe Biden’s reckless government spending, skyrocketing inflation, and high interest rates. In Biden’s economy, families and businesses have been forced to make near impossible choices to keep themselves afloat. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

A free-speech victory for all Oklahomans

A free-speech victory for all Oklahomans

Free speech and public debate are necessary ingredients of a democratic government, which is why the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution enshrines free speech as a basic right. But that hasn’t stopped some entities from trying to do an end run on that fundamental right, including here in Oklahoma. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

Kids, youth, camps, and life change

Kids, youth, camps, and life change

As a pastor, I deal with all kinds of different situations. Some things I encounter are very difficult, but some things are incredibly rewarding. The summer is often a season where I get to see some of those rewarding things. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

Cooperation between law enforcement agencies provides recipe for success

Cooperation between law enforcement agencies provides recipe for success

Three years ago, the U. S. Supreme Court rendered a decision many thought would create legal difficulties for local law enforcement. Instead, it has created little m ore than a ripple in the effectiveness of local law enforcement. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

Ben White shows pottery at Artesian Arts Festival

Ben White shows pottery at Artesian Arts Festival

Ex-fireman Ben White spent 31 years fighting the effects of f i r e a n d smoke only to work closely with fire and smoke on clay in retirement. The innovative potter recently displayed his work at the 10th annual Artesian Arts Festival in Sulphur, Oklahoma. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM

Chamber members prepare for vote on proposed changes to the bylaws

Chamber members prepare for vote on proposed changes to the bylaws

June activities remaining for the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce include an 11:45 a.m. June 27 business luncheon with vote on the proposed bylaws update, and an 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29 ribbon cutting. 06/22/2023 05:00 AM