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Governor Stitt Allocated $10 Million to Supply Oklahoma Schools with PPE

Monday, August 31 by Lyman James

Governor Stitt allocated $10 million dollars to supply Oklahoma schools with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The PPE was shipped and sorted at various sites in the State. They were then sorted and distributed by County Emergency Management. Paula Cain is the Emergency Manager for Ponca City. The PPE included masks for children (6,734) and... Read More.

Ponca City man facing $5 million bond and upcoming court appearance after homicide

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

Jerry Harris, 66, of Ponca City is facing a $5 million bond after committing 1st degree homicide last Friday at around 1 p.m. in the 500 block of West Liberty.Harris is accused of strangling his wife, Kathleen Jones, 55, who was later pronounced dead at AllianceHealth Ponca City. Harris told police to arrest him... Read More.

Osage Nation receiving $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Osage News is reporting that the Osage Nation has been awarded $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money.The relief money comes from the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the Paycheck Protection Program application, IF the Osage Nation decides to use the money for... Read More.

Holiday Match Campaign Raises $2.4 Million To Battle Hunger

Wednesday, February 6 by Lyman James

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Feb. 6, 2019 - The holiday season brought about another round of generous giving during the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Holiday Match Campaign. The drive raised more than $2.4 million thanks to Oklahomans and campaign partnersAPMEX.com, the Cresap Family Foundation and Chesapeake Energy Corporation. "We are grateful that we can rely on... Read More.