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Meet Paul Odom, a living testament to the adage that age is just a number. At an age when many might be content with a quieter life, Paul defies expectations by soaring through the skies as the oldest pilot in the lower 48 United States who is still actively flying. His remarkable journey is not just a testament to his passion for aviation, but also serves as an inspiration to those who believe that one is never too old to pursue their dreams.

A 12-person McClain County jury found Dennis Michael Campbell not guilty of rape by instrumentation Friday.

Helping feed the students

McClain County Democrats will meet at the Blanchard Library at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday), said party chair Sherrie Mc-Nall.

Help on property tax exemptions

Only 19% of eligible voters take part

Racer Band is superior

A new resource, the Girl Scouts Clothing Closet, was recently announced for students at Newcastle Elementary School.

Rep. Sherrie Conley, RNewcastle, recently passed a bill in the House that would require school personnel engaging in electronic or digital communication with a student to include the student’s parent or guardians.

Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond, the publisher of the McCurtain County Gazette-News, an Oklahoma attorney who created a freedom of information website, and a longtime journalist have been named as the recipients of the 2023-24 Freedom of Information Oklahoma’s awards.