The Newcastle Pacer

06/04/2025

A tornado in the Newcastle area on Tuesday afternoon reportedly damaged a house and destroyed a barn while also causing tree damage. Newcastle Emergency Management shared this video.

05/19/2025

Tonight’s public input meeting on the South Extension Turnpike at Countdown Event Center has been postponed to next week due to the threat of severe weather in Norman this evening. The new meeting date and time is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Countdown Event Center, 3201 Deskin Dr., Norman. Your safety is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and weather aware tonight!

Residents of Cleveland and McClain County may provide input on the South Extension Turnpike this Wednesday, May 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the Purcell Multipurpose Center, or 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at the Countdown Events Center and online at https://ow.ly/u8cs50VVgUx.
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05/19/2025

Emergency Management shows the power of lightning … and having cameras around city facilities. Glad no one was hurt.

04/30/2025

Regional baseball at Newcastle was changed. Here’s the new schedule.

Update on Baseball Regionals

04/25/2025

Forecasted rain for tomorrow morning has forced the Tri-City Cruisers to cancel their Annual Open Car Show tomorrow and reschedule it for Saturday, May 3. We featured the show on page 1 of this week's newspaper. Organizers still expect a big show for the rain date since last year's was also delayed by rain, and the rescheduled show was their biggest yet. The Tri-City Cruisers invite everyone out for the fancy cars, hot rods, music, and camaraderie.

04/03/2025

The disaster prep expo planned for Newcastle Saturday has been cancelled due to possible severe weather Saturday. The City EMS will announce when it is rescheduled.

04/02/2025

Election Results:

Newcastle council member Ward 3 seat was won by incumbent Mike Fullerton. He beat challenger Jon Malcolm, 353 to 110. For the council member Ward 1 seat, Todd D’amico beat incumbent council member Kimberly Sutton, 265 to 203. In the Newcastle Board of Education Office No. 5 race, Jeremy Gilbertson held onto the seat against James Orton, 373 to 104. Results are unofficial until Friday when the election board will verify results.

03/28/2025

Big morning for the community and for Newcastle Public Schools … a topping out ceremony is about to begin for the bond issue project at Newcastle High School.

03/26/2025

Building up the school, building up the community. Come celebrate the Topping Out Ceremony at Newcastle High School!

We are excited to place the last beam at the high school at our Topping Out Ceremony on Friday at 9:30 am.
Please join us as we celebrate placing the last beam.
Great things are happening at the high school!

03/25/2025

Two Newcastle residents are seeking your vote for Newcastle Board of Education, and four other residents would like to serve as a City Council member. We have a Q&A story in this week's issue to help you make your choice as you prepare to go vote in the April 1 election. You can pick up this copy of the Pacer on Thursday at most area convenience stores for less than the cost of a cup of coffee.

03/09/2025

Newcastle girls compete at the State tournament on Wednesday! Go Racers!

Our girls play on Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Let’s pack the Big House!

02/20/2025

Because of extreme weather conditions Wednesday, we did not deliver this week’s issue of the Pacer to area convenience stores. They will be delivered and available this afternoon. Pick up a copy so you can read about raising awareness for the Special Olympics, Connor Leader’s Regional swim titles, and NHS Homecoming royalty.