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Local Letter Carriers Lead the Charge to Stamp Out Hunger May 10

Friday, May 9

With bags in hand and hearts full of purpose, Ponca City’s letter carriers are gearing up for one of their most meaningful days of the year: the 32nd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, happening Saturday, May 10. The Stamp Out Hunger drive, organized nationally by the National Association of... Read More.

CONSTRUCTION ON HARTFORD AVENUE BEGINS MAY 12

Friday, May 9

Hembree and Hodgson Construction, LLC of Ponca City has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct various sections of deteriorated concrete pavement on Hartford Avenue between Little Lane and Fairview Avenue.Work is set to begin on Monday, May 12, 2025. The total construction time for the... Read More.

Phillips 66 donates $50,000 to Ponca City Police Department for radio system upgrade

Friday, May 9

PONCA CITY — Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery has donated $50,000 to the Ponca City Police Department to support a critical upgrade to the department’s radio communication system.The funding will allow for modernization of equipment and improved reliability in field communications — essential for officer safety, coordinated response, and effective... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers push for Heartland Flyer train route to continue with new bipartisan resolution

Friday, May 9

Oklahoma City -State lawmakers from both sides of the aisle filed a concurrent resolution this week, calling for Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer to continue operating amid funding cut concerns.The Texas State Legislature said in April it would stop funding its portion of the passenger rail service, which has been... Read More.

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Thursday, May 8

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV —... Read More.

Papal conclave sends up white smoke, signaling a new pope has been chosen at Vatican

Thursday, May 8

White smoke has emerged from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that a new pope has been chosen with a decisive vote by the cardinal electors gathered for the papal conclave. Soon, the crowd in St. Peter's Square and people around the... Read More.

Senate Republican Co-Chair Applauds Innovation Expansion Program’s Role in Creating Nearly 1,000 Jobs Statewide

Thursday, May 8

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Republican leaders are applauding the success of the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP), which recently supported nearly $88 million in private investment and helped create 971 new jobs across the state.The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in partnership with the Oklahoma Finance Authorities, provides targeted... Read More.

Rep. John Pfeiffer, Recognizing My Dad

Thursday, May 8

There's a Bible verse that commands children to honor their fathers and mothers. It's the only one of the 10 Commandments that comes with a promised blessing – that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.Well, it was with great pleasure that... Read More.

Temporary closures at recreation areas impacting Kansas and Oklahoma: What you need to know

Thursday, May 8

TULSA, Okla. -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District, has announced a temporary closure and reduction of services at various recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 season. They say that this decision is a response to staffing shortages that hinder facility maintenance. Affected Areas and Refund... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program Providing Meals for children Ages 1-18

Thursday, May 8

Ponca City Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, and there will be no... Read More.

Senate Votes to Raise Age of Consent

Thursday, May 8

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, secured unanimous approval from the Senate for House Bill 1003, which raises the age of consent from 16 to 18 years of age.Hamilton has been a leading proponent of legislation intended to enhance protections for children in Oklahoma, and stated... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender military members

Thursday, May 8

WASHINGTON -The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.The court acted in the dispute over a policy that presumptively disqualifies transgender people from military service and could... Read More.

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Local Letter Carriers Lead the Charge to Stamp Out Hunger May 10

CONSTRUCTION ON HARTFORD AVENUE BEGINS MAY 12

Phillips 66 donates $50,000 to Ponca City Police Department for radio system upgrade

Oklahoma lawmakers push for Heartland Flyer train route to continue with new bipartisan resolution

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Papal conclave sends up white smoke, signaling a new pope has been chosen at Vatican

Senate Republican Co-Chair Applauds Innovation Expansion Program’s Role in Creating Nearly 1,000 Jobs Statewide

Rep. John Pfeiffer, Recognizing My Dad

Temporary closures at recreation areas impacting Kansas and Oklahoma: What you need to know

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program Providing Meals for children Ages 1-18

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender military members

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