June 2020

Mary Ann Thomas, a longtime resident of Ponca City, passed away on June 8, 2020 after contracting an infection from a recent hip surgery. She was born at the start of the Great Depression, 11/10/30, and knew how to spend little and save much. Her mother, Geraldine McClurg was of Scottish decent which may have also contributed to Mary Ann’s sense of knowing how to be frugal. Mary Ann had four brothers; two have preceded her in death and the surviving two, Morris and Harold, hold fond memories from their time growing up in California.

GUTHRIE — Because Wrangler BFI Week presented by Yeti had to be abruptly moved from Nevada to Oklahoma in order to happen in 2020, organizers decided to let the books stay open.

MAKING A throw to first base is Ponca City’s Allanah Florez during action Monday night in the Perry Summer League in Perry. The Lady Cats competed against Perry and Stillwater Monday. This photo was provided by Larry Williams.

LADY CAT pitcher Savannah Clark delivers to the plate during action Monday night in a contest in Perry. The Lady Cats had two games as part of the Perry Summer League. This photo was provided by Larry Williams.