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Sunrise Kayak Tours Start This Month

by Ponca City Now
Catch Lake Ponca at its most glorious time...Sunrise. Launching at dawn into the stillness of the morning allows you to catch the sunrise and all the wildlife activity that begins with the cresting of the sun. A kayak tour with friends is a perfect way to start your day! Registration is required. Register at Read More.
https://www.ascensionliving.org/find-a-community/via-christi-village-ponca-city-ok

Owasso Public Schools unveils plan for safer campuses and upgrades without raising taxes

by KTUL
OWASSO, OKLA (KTUL) — Owasso Public Schools has finalized a community-developed plan to provide safer schools and updated facilities.According to OPS, the plan to expand academics and extra-curricular activities comes to the community without a tax increase."We've listened to input and made revisions that reflect what matters most to Owasso residents," said Dr. Margaret Coates,... Read More.

Drummond warns consumers about scam soliciting preemptive bail payments

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 10, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about the resurgence of a scam where fraudsters are producing fake arrest warrants and asking individuals to post preemptive bail at virtual currency kiosks. “Oklahomans need to stay vigilant protecting themselves from unscrupulous thieves out to steal money and exploit personal information,”... Read More.
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Full moon June 2025: When you can see the rare low-hanging strawberry moon

by CBS News
TULSA, Okla. -The start of summer is bringing a full moon along with it. Astronomy fans can look up and see the Strawberry Moon from June 10 through June 11. Astronomers say we won't see this phenomenon again until 2043!Lowest full moon in years On the summer solstice, the sun appears at its highest elevation. Because... Read More.

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward

by Ponca City Now
Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority OKLAHOMA CITY - For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis... Read More.

Session Wrap Up By Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee

by Ponca City Now
As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, I want to thank everyone who reached out, weighed in and helped shape the work we did at the Capitol. Altogether, the Legislature sent 527 measures to the governor’s desk. While more bills were vetoed this year than in sessions past, the House took action... Read More.
https://www.stolhand-wells.com/

Experts warn early screen time may harm children’s mental health

by AP
A growing body of research is raising alarms about screen use among young children, especially those under age 5.A recent meta-analysis found that three in four children younger than 2 are being exposed to screens, despite global health guidelines advising otherwise. Experts say the effects aren’t just developmental—they may be emotional, behavioral and lasting.Here’s... Read More.
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