The Newcastle Pacer

08/01/2024

For our friends and neighbors who travel I44 north and south …

07/26/2024

Plan ahead for next week if you drive these roads …

07/24/2024

McClain County! Survivors of the April 25 – May 9 severe storms still have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance! The deadline is July 31. Learn More: fema.gov/disaster/4776

06/25/2024

It’s a hot day out there. How about some cold lemonade? Preece Spangler of Newcastle is set up at Naomi Lane and Main Street in Newcastle with her sugary concoction trying to raise money to pay for expenses to go to Nationals. She plays 2nd base and outfield for the OK Knockouts, a traveling softball team. Stop by the location just north of Handy’s Convenience Store and help her out.

06/19/2024

Preliminary results are in for the primary election today and a runoff between Mike Whaley and Jonathan Wilk is the result for the State House District 20 republican race, and Kendal Sacchieri has beat Jessica Garvin in the State Senate District 43 republican race.
Whaley had 1,247 votes or 28.85% to Wilk's 1,231 votes or 28.48%. Sacchieri had 5,139 votes or 53.25% to Garvin's 4,511 votes or 46.75%.
The primary runoff election is August 27.

06/18/2024

Don't worry ... it's just smoke testing for sewer line leaks.

On Monday, June 22, the Newcastle Public Works Department will begin smoke testing in certain areas of the sanitary sewer system, and they’ll continue tests from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each business day through Tuesday July 2.
City spokesperson Scott Hannan said the smoke is non-toxic, clean and harmless, and does not create a fire hazard. He said it will not harm humans, pets, food or material goods.
The City has hired Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc. to conduct the sewer smoke testing to locate defects in the sanitary sewer lines. The process involves blowing the harmless smoke into the system to identify areas where unwanted storm water may be entering.
Smoke should not enter your home unless you have defective plumbing or dried up drain traps. This can be remedied by pouring water into the seldom-used drains. If smoke enters your home, open windows for ventilation, and the smoke will clear within a few minutes.
The City said all public safety authorities have been notified, and they ask that Newcastle residents share this information with their neighbors to prevent needless concern.

06/14/2024

What did the candidates say at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce candidates' forum?
We have the breakdown on the six State House District 20 candidates, and two of the three candidates for State Senate District 43. We also have sample ballots for the Newcastle area. The current newspaper can be found at most Newcastle convenience stores.

06/10/2024

SH-76/SH-130 narrows to one lane in Newcastle Tuesday-Thursday

SH-76/SH-130 will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers controlling traffic beginning at the SH-76 /SH-130 junction and continuing south 5 miles from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Tuesday through Thursday in Newcastle for surface work. An Oklahoma Department of Transportation spokesperson said drivers should locate an alternate route or expect delays.

06/01/2024

If you haven’t already met them, we have a lively race for House District 20.

Got Questions?? Join us at our
Meet your House and State Representatives Candidate Forum. Hosted and Moderated by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce.
Send questions you may have via email to [email protected]

05/23/2024

Due to the possibility of weather tonight, Newcastle High School's graduation has been changed to 6 p.m. Graduation remains at Gene Reid Field. Those attending can bring lawn chairs and blankets if desired.

05/08/2024

This week's issue of the Newcastle Pacer features the Newcastle High School Class of 2024 and is now available at area convenience stores. Thank you to the students who participated, and to the school system for all the help in this special issue. As well, thank you to our area businesses and individuals who make it possible with their advertising. We all care a great deal about our graduates at Newcastle Public Schools.

05/08/2024

A Touch-A-Truck event will be part of the ribbon cutting on Newcastle Fire Station #1 on Friday. Area residents are invited to attend the event from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at 555 South Main Street. While exploring the fire trucks and equipment, those attending can tour the new station, meet firefighters, talk to representatives from the City, Guernsey and Lingo, and enjoy free hamburgers from Pioneer.

05/06/2024

Not just a normal Monday in Oklahoma. Be careful today.

05/01/2024

Newcastle Baseball Super Regionals was moved up. The games are being played at 5 pm and 7 pm tonight! Go Racers! As one local supporter said, the wind is blowing in the right direction.

04/27/2024

State bound! Go Racers!

04/26/2024

Storms forecasted for tomorrow have forced the Tri-City Cruisers car club to make the decision to move their show in Newcastle to next Saturday, May 4. Club spokesperson Bobby Hagan said the show participants would not want to bring their classic autos out in case of severe weather. While the date changed, the show time and place remains the same. Registration is from 8-11 a.m. and judging is from 11 a.m. to noon May 4 on the south side of State Highway 37 and Tri-City Drive, behind Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store. The public is encouraged to attend, take in all the classic and cool cars, and take part in voting for crowd favorite.

04/24/2024

The interactive Newcastle Citywide Garage Sale map is ready. Check it out on this link! Up to 163 locations will be selling their stuff this weekend.

📍🛍 Exciting news! The interactive map for this weekend's garage sale is now available! 🗺️ Click the link below to explore all the participating locations and plan your route for some fantastic finds! Happy hunting!

https://newcastleplan.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=29d1f5ee45ed472b86d634c6816e1bea

Everyone

04/23/2024

We've been working on this week's issue of the Newcastle Pacer and are reporting on the Newcastle Citywide Garage Sale. Incredibly, there are 163 residences and groups that have signed up to take part. Come to Newcastle this weekend for your newest treasure or bargain. Thursday's newspaper will have a listing of addresses, and an interactive map from the City of Newcastle will be available by Thursday at www.newcastleok.org.

04/11/2024

Pioneer Cooperative members can vote for the Newcastle-area board of trustee at an election from 6-7 p.m. Monday at Woodland Hills Baptist Church. On the ballot are local residents Gerald Elcyzyn and Jerry Petty, Jr. The board seat came open after Mary Petty, a trustee for the past 20 years, passed away last year. Stacy Cline had been filling the seat temporarily. Pioneer will have inside voting and drive-thru voting available on Monday, and after the election a cooperative meeting will be held.

03/19/2024

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby is coming to Newcastle. He'll be at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at The BARN at Country Club, 1675 OK HWY 37. If you want to attend, you'll need to register by March 22 at the chamber's website.

03/12/2024

TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Newcastle Schools announced at tonight’s board meeting that Rebecca Grider is this year’s District Teacher of the Year! She is a math teacher at Newcastle Middle School. Congratulations to Grider and all of the site teachers of the year. They are: Shannon Chlouber, ECC; Megan Bailes, lower NES; Alicia Gilmore, upper NES; Abigail Schmitz, NHS; and Taylor Westmoreland, TCLA.

03/10/2024

For the 19th observance of , join organizations across the U.S. to champion access to public information and why it matters to you and your community. The Newcastle Pacer is here for you. It’s your right to know! sunshineweek.org

03/07/2024

Guernsey, in partnership with the City of Newcastle, will host a ribbon cutting marking the grand opening of the Newcastle Animal Shelter. It will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 11 at 721 N. Walker. This new facility is designed to accommodate 27 dogs and 12 cats and features dog runs, a play yard and indoor adoption spaces.
A Guernsey representative said the project reflects Guernsey's commitment to community welfare and the well-being of animals through thoughtful architectural design. The shelter is built to meet current animal care standards while allowing for future expansion. The project is a collaboration between Guernsey, the City of Newcastle and Nabholz Construction.

02/21/2024

Celebrating Mr. Morgan and FFA!

02/15/2024

February 17-24 is National FFA Week. Mayor Karl Nail has proclaimed the week locally through the City of Newcastle. We celebrate our Newcastle High School students and their successful program and we hope you will too! Check out pages 9-16 of this week’s issue of the Pacer.

02/13/2024

Way to go Racer girls! Punch that ticket!

01/14/2024

If you want to help steer the direction of Newcastle Public Schools, here is your opportunity. NPS seeks a qualified leader to serve in Seat 5 on the Board of Education.

Newcastle Public Schools is now accepting applications to fill SEAT #5 on the School Board. If you are interested in applying, the application and boundary map can be found on the district website home page. Applications will be accepted until the close of business on February 6, 2024.

www.newcastle.k12.ok.us

12/21/2023

Handy's Hit by Car

An apparently distraught man drove through the northeast corner of Handy’s convenience store in Newcastle at approximately 11 p.m. yesterday.
Newcastle police and fire department immediately responded to the scene. Handy's owner Spina Patel said the Newcastle responders were awesome.
Police Chief Gary Norman said the man, who was driving a white Toyota Tundra pickup, was from Minnesota and was in Newcastle. He added that the man is now in custody.
Patel said apparently the man was having mental issues and drove around back of Handy’s before driving into their vehicle and then into the northeast corner of the convenience store.
Patel said they have already talked with a framer who will be coming in to patch up the wall.

12/19/2023

Letters to Santa always brings a glimpse of what's popular for gifting during Christmas. We've continued that tradition this week by asking Newcastle Elementary School third graders to write a letter to the jolly old fellow. You'll find their responses in this week's issue of the Newcastle Pacer. Shout out to Orange Theory Fitness for sponsoring our community. We also have a special activity fun page with a Christmas theme for children. Copies of the Newcastle Pacer will be at area convenience stores Wednesday afternoon. Pick one up. We hope you have a Merry Christmas!