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NOC TONKAWA CALENDAR March 23: Away Baseball vs. Carl Albert, 1 p.m.
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Xi lands in Moscow, giving Putin boost amid Ukraine invasion
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow Monday for talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin including on Beijing’s proposals to end the war in Ukraine. “During the visit, I look forward to exchanging in-depth views with President Putin on bilateral relations and major international and regional issues of common concern, so as to draw a blueprint for China-Russia strategic coordination and practical cooperation in the new era,” Xi said in brief remarks on arrival at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport shown on Chinese state TV.
United States routs Cuba to advance to World Baseball Classic final
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MIAMI — From purely a baseball standpoint, Sunday’s World Baseball Classic semifinal was a rout. The United States dominated Cuba, 14-2, in front of a sold-out crowd at Miami’s loanDepot park to advance to Tuesday’s championship, where it will play the winner of Monday’s semifinal between Japan and Mexico for the chance to defend its World Baseball Classic title after winning the tournament in 2017.
Baseball Wildcats lose in OKC
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OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Ponca City Wildcats concluded a busy Spring Break schedule with a 4-1 loss to Heritage Hall Saturday. The Wildcats-Heritage Hall contest was played in the Bricktown baseball stadium.
OU softball: Sooners hit 3 home runs, close out Hall of Fame Classic with win over Auburn
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Mar. 19—When Oklahoma needs a big play, the Sooners’ centerfielder Jayda Coleman has a way of making it happen.
Rollover accident occurs at 14th and Hartford resulting in injury; one canine fatality
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The Ponca City Police Department responded to a single vehicle accident shortly before 5 am on Monday, March 20, just south of the intersection of 14th St and Hartford.
The Police Department appreciates the public’s concern for the motorist involved in this incident and wanted to express their gratitude for assistance with multiple lane closures during the morning commutes.
Charity Angels Trek 4 Trykes on March 25
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The Ambucs Charity Angels is partnering with Heather Cannon Honda for an event on Saturday, March 25 starting at 10 am. The Charity Angels, and those wishing to join them, will be walking up 14th Street from Pizza Hut to Heather Cannon Honda.
Plant trees and plant hope in Ponca City
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The famous poet, abolitionist, and teacher Lucy Larcom once said, “He who plants a tree, plants a hope.” Arbor Day is just one of many holidays that the United States celebrates, but it is an extremely important one, though it is often forgotten. Instead of celebrating important historical events, Arbor Day represents a hope for the future. The main goal of this holiday is to raise awareness for the trees and educate the population on the importance of trees and forests to our planet. This is important to understand because this knowledge helps when understanding the lasting damage that deforestation has on our environment.