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Early voting March 30

Early voting March 30

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. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

David Howard

David Howard, 66, of Newcastle, died on March 14, 2023. Family will gather to remember David at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday March 26, 2023, at his niece Sarah’s home. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

UCO Announces Fall Honor Roll

UCO Announces Fall Honor Roll

The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

Diedrich among WSU graduates

Diedrich among WSU graduates

More than 1,100 students completed degrees at Wichita State University in fall 2022. Among those was a Newcastle student. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

Legislature discussing lack of maternity leave, affordable childcare

Legislature discussing lack of maternity leave, affordable childcare

Workforce development has been a major focus in the Legislature, especially since the pandemic and the Great Resignation, impacting not only Oklahoma but the entire nation. I held an interim study last fall to see why women, in particular, have been leaving the workforce at such a high rate, and learned that lack of maternity leave and access to affordable childcare were two of the most common reasons. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

Busy week in the House

Busy week in the House

We had a long and productive week last week at the Capitol. Representatives have completed their House committees for now and we’ve spent each day on the House floor voting on bills. This week, we heard 163 bills, but that still leaves 380 House bills that are eligible to be considered before the Thursday, March 23, deadline. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

McClain-Grady County EMS calls for January, February

McClain-Grady County EMS calls for January, February

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. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

Uncovering a cover up

Uncovering a cover up

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has shown the world repeatedly that it cannot be trusted as a global partner. And given its deceptive actions taken at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic when COVID-19 first emerged in China, the CCP has also shown it cannot be trusted as a health partner as well. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

Chamber scholarship auction, luncheon is Tuesday at NHS

Chamber scholarship auction, luncheon is Tuesday at NHS

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. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

County Democrats planning meeting April 2 in Purcell

County Democrats planning meeting April 2 in Purcell

The McClain County Democrat’s Biennial Convention will be at 2 p.m. April 2 at the City of Purcell Multipurpose Center, 1400 Chandler Road . 03/23/2023 05:00 AM

Racers Slowpitch goes 1-1 on Monday

Racers Slowpitch goes 1-1 on Monday

Newcastle’s Slowpitch Softball team had a win and a loss Monday night coming off of Spring Break. The Racers beat Blanchard 17-8, and lost to Washington, 19-3. 03/23/2023 05:00 AM