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The Senate is putting a priority on appropriating millions of dollars to help Oklahoma communities recovering from the recent severe storms. The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget met recently to set aside $45 million to help tornado-impacted localities like Sulphur, Holdenville and Barnsdall. Although this funding will only help the seven counties that have been approved for FEMA disaster assistance so far, state and local resources remain available for other counties recovering from the severe weather.

Last week was National Police Week — a week that occurs every year to appreciate and thank our law enforcement officers, as well as remember and respect those officers whose lives were taken in the line of duty.

It seems like every time a new audit of state government is released, taxpayers get more bad news about how their tax dollars are being handled. One of my chief priorities since taking office last year has been to address a culture of corruption and scandal that has clouded state government in recent years. My office has stayed busier than I would like with this task.

A Family Tradition

The May Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon is a recognition luncheon for area veterans. It is at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Room in Newcastle Library.

Named for several post-season All-District honors

Several players honored with 2024 awards

Coach King, NHS players will be coaching

A Youth Basketball Skills Camp will be from 3-5 p.m. June 5-7 at the Newcastle High School main gymnasium and at the middle school gymnasium.

It’s almost time for the Newcastle Racers Fastpitch Softball Camp. It is from 8:30-11 a.m. June 12, 13, and 14 at a cost of $60.