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Sen, Garvin, legislator comment on passage of marijuana guardrails

Sen, Garvin, legislator comment on passage of marijuana guardrails

In the final days of the legislative session, the Senate and House passed additional reforms to Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry through Senate Bills 437 and 813. Sen. Jessica Garvin, RDuncan, and her House authors released the following statements Friday. After being signed by the governor, SB 437 went into effect immediately while SB 813 becomes effective June 1, 2023. 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

Allen earns scholarship from FNBT

Allen earns scholarship from FNBT

Emma Allen of Newcastle, right, receives the SmartMoney Scholarship in May from The First National Bank & Trust Co. in Newcastle. She was recognized for having the “Heart of a Racer” in her senior class at Newcastle High School. She starts college this fall with 33 hours of credit already completed. She led in varsity basketball, cross country, soccer and Honor Society. She enjoys volunteering and hopes to pursue a career in education. She inspires others by facing her own health challenges with courage. From left are bankers from FNBT. 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

30 McClain-Grady Emergency Medical Services calls are for automobile accidents

30 McClain-Grady Emergency Medical Services calls are for automobile accidents

McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services had 198 total calls for the month of May. Of those, 125 were billed, and 73 were nontransport. 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

Four Point Energy requests 12 oil and gas wells at 3 sites

Four Point Energy requests 12 oil and gas wells at 3 sites

Several legal notices in the Newcastle Pacer last week were published to request conditional use permits for the drilling of oil and gas wells in the city of Newcastle. These drilling sites could have an impact on local residents and the City Council and City staff have done a significant amount of work to not only protect local residents, but also to work effectively with the oil companies. 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

Garvin recognized for mental health, addiction advocacy

Garvin recognized for mental health, addiction advocacy

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse recently honored Sen. Jessica Garvin with their 2023 Prevention Pioneer Award. The Duncan Republican, who serves the Newcastle area, was chosen for her outstanding commitment, dedication, and leadership in the area of mental health and substance abuse. 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

Access Oklahoma awaits court ruling, audit

Access Oklahoma awaits court ruling, audit

In March of last year, the Newcastle Pacer reported that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, in its Access Oklahoma program, has made the Outer Loop, East-West Connector its priority number one. At that time, they expected to move on it as quickly as possible. 06/15/2023 05:00 AM

Chickasaw Nation News for week of June 15

Chickasaw Nation News for week of June 15

06/12/2023 03:14 PM

Jeana LaJuan Stead

Jeana LaJuan Stead

Jeana LaJuan Stead, 79, of Newcastle, Oklahoma, passed through the pearly gates of Heaven on May 21, 2023. 06/08/2023 05:00 AM

Gladys Marie Martin Shay

Gladys Marie Martin Shay

Gladys Marie Martin Shay passed away at her home in Newcastle, OK in the morning hours of May 30, 2023, with her family by her side. She was 91 years old. 06/08/2023 05:00 AM

Senior Center Menu

Senior Center Menu

Lunch is served for a $5 donation at the Newcastle Senior Citizen’s Center each week day. Meals consist of a drink, soup, salad bar, main meal and dessert. 06/08/2023 05:00 AM

Officer Fite sworn-in

Officer Fite sworn-in

A swearing-in ceremony was held recently for Nicholas Fite as a new officer with Newcastle Police Department. Doing the swearing-in duties is Municipal Judge Kyle Saunders. Police Chief Gary Norman said this brings NPD to a total of 23 officers. 06/08/2023 05:00 AM