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STILLWATER, Oklahoma--Oklahoma State University has partnered with Northern Oklahoma College and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in an initiative aimed at increasing transfer rates for minority, first-generation and adult students.

The Ponca City Gospel Jubilee will feature “Bob Duke” January 30th at 6:30 Bobby’s solo ministry takes He and his wife Sue primarily across the central plains states. In 2020 He will celebrate 60 years of bringing favorite gospel songs primarily to special Church events and Worship services.

The Accidental Stain Remover You know all the hand sanitizer you keep in your car, purse and drawers at home, work and school? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that we not use it in place of soap and water but only as an adjunct when soap and water are not handy. A very surprised reader wants to share another use for the stuff.

The University Center Foundation is helping raise awareness and encourage members of the community to take the Covid-19 vaccine by selling buttons that citizens can wear proudly. The buttons show a syringe, with the catchy phrase, “Got My Shot!”

Jan. 25—Nearly a third of Oklahomans wouldn’t take the COVID-19 vaccine if they had a chance, according to a survey that tracks responses to that question daily.

A warming station in front of Vintage Swag on 207 W Grand Ave. The station is set up to help provide homeless people in Ponca City with something warm to wear. The sign reads: STAY WARM! Need something…Take something! Have something…Leave something! Be considerate of others in need! Take only what you need. Blankets, coats, hats, gloves. (Photo by Calley Lamar)

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners held their regular session on Monday, Jan. 25th at City Hall at 5:30 p.m.

Attention Po-Hi Seniors 2021. Local Scholarship packets are available. All interested seniors may stop by the Counselors Office to pick up a scholarship packet. The packet will include a checklist and description of each scholarship available. Seniors who attend Wildcat Academy, SHARE, or Virtual Academy may pick up a scholarship packet from Mrs. Karla Streeter at Wildcat and Virtual Academy and Mr. Karl Lynes at the SHARE program.

SAN JOSE, Calif. —A year ago, so many things were supposed to be different.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s coronavirus response team thought it had found a quick fix to increase the nation’s supply of Pfizer vaccine doses. The question is whether the pharmaceutical company will go along with it.