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🌱 Why Newcastle’s tap water smells like chlorine—and what to do

Newcastle, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey hey Newcastle! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Newcastle’s tap water smells like chlorine—and what to do
  • How Newcastle helped inspire a national award-winning library innovation

Also on today's calendar: Soonercon 2026.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 93, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City says for those with chlorine smell in water, run your faucets for 3-5 minutes (newcastlepacer.com) — Newcastle officials say the city’s water is testing safely within state chlorine limits but acknowledge some residents may notice a stronger odor or taste, especially compared with Oklahoma City water. Management recommends running household faucets for three to five minutes to help reduce the chlorine smell while the city produces more of its own water during high summer use.
   

• PLS Executive Director Lisa Wells receives 2026 ALA Ken Haycock Award for promoting librarianship (purcellregister.com) — Pioneer Library System director Lisa Wells has earned the 2026 ALA Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship, and some of her most visible innovations started in Newcastle. Her leadership helped bring solar-powered smart benches with Wi-Fi and digital library access to town, and Assistant City Manager Jeannette McNally was among those nominating her for the national honor.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Newcastle. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Newcastle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newcastle here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newcastle

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