House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead

WASHINGTON -House Republicans pulled off what many had considered unlikely—passing a sweeping tax and spending package with narrow support and significant behind-the-scenes negotiation. Now, as the bill moves to the Senate, questions remain about what elements will survive and whether it can meet the July 4 deadline favored by the President..In an interview on DC... Read More.
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MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED IN PONCA CITY

The City of Ponca City will observe MEMORIAL DAY on Monday, May 26, 2025: City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 26, and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 27.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, May 26, and WILL RESUME Tuesday, May 27. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, May 26,... Read More.

Memorial Day 2025

Memorial Day is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.It is observed on the last Monday of May.On May 26, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson designated an "official" birthplace of the holiday... Read More.
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Kayli Myers awarded the Brian Groves Memorial Scholarship

In honor of former Cowley College golfer Brian Groves, Cowley College sophomore Kayli Myers was named this year’s Brian Groves Memorial Scholarship recipient during the 29th annual Tiger Skins/Brian Groves Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday at Ark City Golf & Fitness. Brian Groves’ father, Mike, was on hand to present Myers with the award. Myers is a... Read More.

NOC Foundation establishes Dr. Robert “Bob” Matthiesen Memorial Scholarship

Pictured (L-R):  Vice President for Development & Community Relations Sheri Snyder, NOC President Diana Watkins, Ag and Biological Sciences Division Chair Tricia Moore, and Director of Development and Donor Relations Candy Oller.  (photo by Shiloh Martin/Northern Oklahoma College).The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Robert “Bob”... Read More.
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28th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament May 26th

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma will host the 28th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, May 26th, at the Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 am, and snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the morning.After the tournament, an awards ceremony will take place,... Read More.

Pawnee hosting Oklahoma Memorial Trail Ruck-Off

The City of Pawnee and Pawnee Chamber of Commerce will host the official kick off for the Oklahoma Memorial Trail! June 18th at 0700! The event consists of a 4 mile or 12 mile “Ruck-Off” with food and fun, and a dedication of a section of highway in honor of Medal of Honor recipient... Read More.