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12 NIGHTS IN AWESOMEVILLE St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Pecan and Hartford, will host the free “12 Nights in Awesomeville” from Dec.

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion) • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (1 medium bell pepper) • 1/2 pound lean ground beef • 1/2 cup salsa • 1 package (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream • 1 can (4.25 ounces) diced green chilies, undrained • 1 egg • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Courtesy of Magic City Books in Tulsa; Best of Books in Edmond; Brace Books in Ponca City; and Full Circle Books in Oklahoma City Fiction 1. “It’s a Wonderful Dog” by Keri Salas (Acorn Publishing) 2.

Today is the 354th day of 2023 and the 89th day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1803, the territory covered by the Louisiana Purchase was formally transferred to the United States from France.

Going out to eat at a restaurant with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be challenging. Preparing ahead of time can create a successful and enjoyable dining experience for everyone. Many people enjoy dining out at restaurants, including seniors with dementia. It’s a nice activity for your loved one to enjoy with family and friends and helps them feel included. Dining out may not be appropriate for everyone who has dementia, but it’s worth a try if you feel that your loved one could enjoy the experience.

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 8 am.

Lawmakers offered company $698M incentive package and funded $145M in site improvements OKLAHOMA CITY — A global company has once again decided against building an electric vehicle battery plant near Tulsa despite lawmakers offering a $698 million incentive package and funding millions of dollars in site improvements at the company’s request. A Panasonic spokesperson said Friday that the company will not build a multibillion-dollar battery plant at Pryor’s MidAmerica Industrial Park.