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On May 28, 1924, the Labor Appropriations Act passed through Congress, officially creating the United States Border Patrol. Since then, Border Patrol agents have been responsible for securing our borders and carrying out the mission of “protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity.”

2024 Mona Brite

2024 Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Racers for Excellence

I’m proud to have passed yet another retirement reform to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 453 will improve pension benefits for volunteer firefighters, who make up most of the fire personnel across Oklahoma. Although the governor vetoed my bill to boost police officers’ pension benefits, which would have helped cities recruit and retain new officers, I was grateful the attorney general expressed his support for a veto override.

The City of Newcastle’s annual Memorial Day service was a solemn occasion as emotions flowed during a presentation of Colors, the singing of patriotic songs, remarks from City Council members Gene Reid and Mike Fullerton, a wreath presentation, a rifle salute, and the playing of Taps. Names were read remembering the fallen. These include: Ray Leslie Burris, Air Force; Boyce W. Capps, Air Force; John Steger, Air Force; Bruce W. Dawson, Army; Donald R. Covey, Army; Gabriel O. Burris, Army; Larry G. Noble, Army; James R. Fox, Army; Clarence E. Burns, Army; John B. Taylor, Army; Alvin K. Chism, Army; Curtis O. Baylis, Army; James L. Wilson, Army; Joe D. Robertson, Army; David A. Williamson, Army; Kyle E. Gober, Army; Jason Spottedhorse, Army; James Griffith, Army; Verlan R. Chance, Army; Lee Carrier, Army; Jimmie D. Vineyard, Army; William D. McDonough, Coast Guard; Bruce Robertson, Coast Guard; Eddie Gober, Coast Guard; Arthur Winn, Marine Corps; Paul J. Astraikis, Marine Corps; Johnny Wilson, Navy; Brooke Newton, Navy; Jimmie D. Martin, National Guard; Phyllis E. “Gene” Morris, National Guard; Billy D. Price, National Guard; John R. Streich, National Guard; Elwood Clark, National Guard; James R. Robertson, National Guard; and Jim Carson, Royal Airforce.

Sheriff Landy Offolter

Sample ballots are now available for the June 18, 2024 Primary Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the McClain County ElectionBoardduringnormal business hours.

Voters in McClain County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 18, 2024 Primary election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Karen Haley said.

Newcastle Middle School had 44 art and photography pieces accepted to the Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition, and several were winners.

The Barn at Country Club is planning the Montford Day’s Western Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 in Newcastle.

Blanchard Police Department responded to a mutual aid call from Newcastle Police Department at 5:54 p.m. on May 10 for a one-vehicle collision involving a Newcastle Public Schools truck and trailer.