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Courtesy of Magic City Books in Tulsa; Best of Books in Edmond; Brace Books in Ponca City; and Full Circle Books in Oklahoma City Fiction 1. “Gossamer Key: A Kat Cloud Novel” by Jenise Hale (Gossamer Key Publishing) 2.

Ponca City, Okla. (May 9, 2024) – Ponca City Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservationbased economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

United Community Action Program, Inc. continues federal and state programs that support North Central Oklahoma. According to Executive Director Johnny Bryant, United CAP is honored to be involved in the five-county area. “With continued effort and in coordination with our communities and partners, vulnerable individuals and families have a chance at a brighter economic tomorrow.” Highlights of program activities for 2023 are shared below: The Early Head Start Program served 47 pregnant women and 509 children, newborn to 36 months. Enrollment is open year-round. The Head Start Program served 680 three and four-year-old children. During the year, 80% of enrolled children received medical services and 10.9% of preschool children received disability services.

The Ponca City Senior Center and RSVP Senior Resources will be hosting the second class in their series on retirement for all those who plan on retiring, or are already retired. This second class will be held at the Ponca City Senior Center, located at 319 W. Grand, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, May 16.

Today is the 135th day of 2024 and the 57th day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1607, the Virginia Company of London established a colony at Jamestown, Virginia.