March 2024

Today’s Leaders Are Not Living Up to Constitutional Norms

4 weeks ago By News Staff

How are America’s leaders measuring up against the standards set by the Constitution and the examples of the Founding Fathers? It’s a question I’ve been asking as I seek refuge from contemporary politics in reading and occasionally writing, in my 2023 book “Mental Maps of the Founders,” about the early years of the republic.

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Lady Cats win opener in Stillwater

4 weeks ago By David Miller Rellimd43@gmail.com

STILLWATER -- The Ponca City Lady Cats pushed their way to the semifinals of the Stillwater Cup tournament Thursday with a 7-1 opening round victory over Newkirk. With the win, they advanced to a match with Coweta.

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Feeding Your Baby

4 weeks ago By Charlyn Fargo Creators Syndicate

There’s new research suggesting early introduction of common allergy foods to babies around 6 months of age can reduce the risk of developing food allergies. That advice is now part of the recently released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It’s especially important with peanuts and eggs.

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Happenings and Announcements

4 weeks ago By News Staff

CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS UPCOMING MEETINGS MONDAY, APRIL 1 Board of Commissioners Work Session City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand Avenue, 2:00 p.m.

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THE PONCA City Chamber of Commerce Business

4 weeks ago By News Staff

THE PONCA City Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event was held at the Conoco Museum as hosted by Phillips 66 on Thursday, March 28 at 5 pm. Pictured are several Phillips 66 employees. The Business After Hours events serve as a networking event for various Chamber investors.

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Casper loses in second round

4 weeks ago By News Staff

CASPER, Wyo. -- The Casper College Thunderbirds’ season came to an end Thursday as they lost a 76-69 decision to Northwest Florida State College in the National Junior College Athletic Association women’s national championship tournament.

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Cardinals rookie Victor Scott II steals his first base, takes in opening day in LA

4 weeks ago By Lynn Worthy St. Louis Post-dispatch

Mar. 28—LOS ANGELES — On a day when Cardinals rookie outfielder Victor Scott II realized a childhood dream and got to share the moment with family in front of an announced sellout crowd of 52,667 at Dodger Stadium, he wasn’t the one overcome by nerves or acting out of sorts. Instead, Scott forced the opposing team to play uncomfortably in the field.

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Baseball Wildcats drop two in Bartlesville

4 weeks ago By David Miller Rellimd43@gmail.com

BARTLESVILLE -- Playing twice Thursday in Bartlesville, the Ponca City Wildcats lost a 5-3 decision to host Bartlesville and then were beaten 9-2 by Sand Springs. In the game against Bartlesville, the Bruins jumped out to a 2-0 lead with single runs in the first and second innings.

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Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

4 weeks ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

Non-Spoiler Review Giant monster movie fans are currently enjoying a big renaissance for the genre, and especially for Godzilla. The release of the 2014 film saw the end of a decade long hiatus in which there was barely any mention of the character, or indication that the franchise would return in some form.

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Inciardi Dance wins at Synergy Dance Competition

4 weeks ago By News Staff

Inciardi Dance brought down the house at the recent Synergy Dance Competition! The Inciardi Dancers, named in honor of Suzanne Kem in recognition of her original dance studio before Bill Kem joined her to become Kem’s Gym and Dance, took 6 dances to the stage March 8-10 in Wichita, Kansas, for the Synergy Dance Competition. Our soloists were Emmie Harnden (Bloody Mary), Character Jazz Teen Level 11 and Scarlette Cassens, Contemporary Junior Level 1 (Warrior).

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