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OU softball: Talented pitchers awaiting Sooners at Women’s College World Series

11 months ago By Tarik Masri The Norman Transcript, Okla.

May 30—Carrying the NCAA’s all-time record for consecutive wins carries a big target on your back. As Oklahoma gets set to climb the final hill on its way to defending back to back national titles, every opponent will be waiting to trip them up.

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Farmers Market opens on June 3

11 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

The Ponca City Farmers Market, a staple in the community for over 30 years, will begin its 2023 season on Saturday, June 3 from 8 am to 11 am. Located at the circle of the Pioneer Woman Monument, the Farmers Market always starts on the first Saturday of June to coincide with other events happening that weekend including the annual Ponca City Herb Festival at the Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens.

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Drugs seized in Tonkawa

11 months ago By News Staff

The Tonkawa Police Department, in conjunction with the 8th District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Unit-Drug Task Force and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN), executed a search warrant at a Tonkawa residence early in the morning on Sunday, May 28.

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Oklahoma lawmakers fund criminal justice reforms voters approved in 2016

11 months ago By Keaton Ross Oklahoma Watch

State dollars will soon begin flowing to counties to support diversion and drug treatment programs, but an ongoing effort to update the state’s criminal sentencing code lost momentum in the final weeks of session.

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MEMORIAL DAY

11 months ago By News Staff

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Ponca City Aviation Foundation receives $3000 grant

11 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

The Ponca City Aviation Foundation recently received a $3000 grant check by the Delta Pilots Charitable Fund. A donation made possible by Delta Airline pilots donating their personal funds to promote youth to become interested in a career in aviation. The Delta Pilots Charitable Fund promotes health, education and welfare of children, and was founded in 1999 by Delta pilots that wish to give back to their communities.

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Elementary Summer School

11 months ago By News Staff

Starting June 6 through June 29th, Principal Jera Kiespert will lead Elementary Summer School at Union Elementary, located at 2617 N. Union St., Ponca City.

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Fresh Start

11 months ago By News Staff

Courtesy of Lori Evans Nutrition Education Assistant OSU Community Nutrition Education INGREDIENTS • 2 teaspoons oil (olive or vegetable) • 1 cup onions, chopped • 1 cup fresh white mushrooms, sliced (optional) • 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes • 3 cans (14.5 ounces) low sodium chicken broth • 1 can (10.75 ounces) reduced sodium cream of chicken soup • 1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked • 2 cups chopped broccoli (frozen or fresh) • 2 cups cooked skinless turkey, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat.

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