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Cameron University has announced the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the Spring 2024 semester.

The OERB hosted a First Responder Training workshop at the OSU Fire Service Training Center in Stillwater to educate firefighters about the best practices in developing a response plan for oil and natural gas sites.

Idon’t need our government to tell me that I’m a woman.

Many women felt the 2023 movie “Barbie” highlighted the many contradictions we face. The powerful monologue by America Ferrera’s character in that movie was one of the most talkedabout scenes from the film.

Early voting begins today (Thursday, June 13) 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 their McClain County Community Center.

Two weeks ago, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning this year’s four-month legislative session was over. This was my fourth regular legislative session and my most successful one yet.

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder announced candidates seeking five legislative seats and one judicial seat within the Chickasaw Nation.

The April 2024 sales report from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority indicates that $15,038.67 in local sales tax dollars was generated by sales in Newcastle. This amount will go into city coffers.

A Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Morning Mingle will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 14 at The First National Bank & Trust in Newcastle, 1308 N. Main Street.

Craig, Johnston, McClain, Nowata and Ottawa Counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for Oklahomans who sustained damage from the April 25-May 9 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

Mid-America Technology Center students competed in more than 100 contests at the annual Oklahoma SkillsUSA Skills Championships and Leadership Conference held in Tulsa.