The Newcastle Pacer

06/05/2026

In a continuation of their political forums, the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce will host "Understanding State Questions" at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 at the Newcastle Library meeting room, 705 N.W. 10th Street. The public is welcome to attend. They'll have representatives from the Oklahoma State Chamber.

06/04/2026

Time to get rid of that unwanted grease and the dead batteries you’ve been saving!

🧹 Cleaning out the garage?

Before you toss those old paint cans, chemicals, fuels, batteries, or expired medications in the trash, bring them to Too Toxic to Trash and dispose of them safely.

♻️ TOO TOXIC TO TRASH
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Chickasaw Training Center
400 NW 32nd St, Newcastle

Accepted items include:
• Oil-based paint (NO latex)
• Pesticides & herbicides
• Fuels & oils
• Batteries & lightbulbs
• Expired or unused medications

🛞 Tires accepted (no rims):
• Cars/trucks
• Motorcycle tires
• Agricultural tires under 72”
• No off-road tires

🚫 No explosives or smoke detectors.

❤️ While you’re there, help a neighbor by bringing non-perishable food items for the Tri-City Hope Center Food Drive.

Let’s clear out those shelves, clean up those garages, and make our community a little safer.

📞 Questions? 405-387-441

05/27/2026

It was an honor to have lunch with, and show appreciation to, Newcastle-area veterans on Tuesday at a Newcastle OK Chamber of Commerce gathering. 102-year-old veteran Lonnie Davoult was presented with a Citation of Appreciation, and retired Major General Greg Ferguson was the speaker for the event.

05/14/2026

I-44 narrows to one lane near Newcastle through May

Eastbound and westbound I-44 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between S.W 149th St. and the H.E. Bailey Turnpike near Newcastle from 7 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday and continuing nightly through the end of May for surface sampling. The I-44 frontage roads will also be narrowed to one lane and controlled by flaggers. Drivers should be aware of workers and equipment in the work zone.

05/13/2026

The 2026 NHS Graduation issue hits the streets after 1 p.m. today ...

We’ve been diligently working the last few months on a special section for this week’s issue of the Newcastle Pacer. Our annual graduation section features the 2026 Newcastle High School graduates. The full-color 32-page special section is a keepsake, published in a tabloid size. Thank you to Newcastle Public Schools for providing the photos, and a questionnaire for the seniors who wanted to participate. Congratulations to all our 2026 graduates! This week's Pacer can be purchased at most area convenience stores.

05/02/2026

Are you ready for some playoffs soccer? Head on over to Gene Reid field Tuesday to support the Racers as the boys take on the Madill Wildcats. Or, make the drive to SNU as the girls take on the Bethany Bronchos.

04/23/2026

Attendees at the noon ribbon cutting today for the new Band Room/Safe Room grabbed “a sneak peek of the awesomeness that is coming” to Newcastle Public Schools. That’s what Superintendent Dr. Cathy Walker said while opening up the facility to those attending. The facility was built with funds from the 2022 bond issue and approval of school district residents.

04/23/2026

Newcastle Police and Oklahoma Highway Patrol are pictured on the site of a car wreck thought to be suspects in a Grady County ma*****na grow burglary.

Newcastle Police Officers responded to a vehicle crash in the 1300 block of South Dickerson Street at approximately 3:10 a.m. this morning. Newcastle Police Chief Toby Garver said the vehicle was associated with a ma*****na grow burglary in Grady County.
Officers with the Blanchard Police Department located the suspect vehicle and initiated a pursuit prior to the crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the individuals involved in the crash had fled the scene on foot, and at that time they noted that the suspects were believed to be armed and should be considered dangerous. They also noted that there was a large law enforcement presence in the area as officers conducted an active search. They asked that residents in the vicinity remain vigilant, stay indoors, and report any suspicious activity.
In an update at 4:52 a.m., Chief Garver said investigators do not believe the suspects remained in the immediate area. It is believed they may have been picked up by another party after fleeing the scene on foot, he noted.
A drone was deployed during the search; however, no individuals were located. Officers will continue to patrol the area throughout the day while the investigation continues and leads are followed up on.
Newcastle Police said residents are still encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity by calling either 911 or the Newcastle Police Department at 405-387-5525.

04/08/2026

This week's Newcastle Pacer is filled with deals from our local retailers including coupons. Newly inserting this week in the Pacer is our local Dollar General. Newcastle is nearly surrounded by Dollar General, with three in our area. This is a good time to take advantage of these great deals being offered. Of course, Atwoods always has some cool items to use around the home, business, farm or ranch.

01/27/2026

It's not too early to order flowers from Newcastle Flowers for your loved one. And if you do so before February 9, you can get 10% off.