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PRESIDENT OF Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the U.N. Security Council on the war in his country in a meeting during the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in New York City. Zelenskyy called on the U.N. Security Council to broaden its membership and remove Russia’s veto power. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/TNS)  

Zelenskyy blasts ‘criminal’ war, seeks end to Russia’s UN veto

7 months ago By Iain Marlow And Courtney Mcbride Bloomberg News
UNITED NATIONS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lashed out at Russia for killing tens of thousands of his citizens in his first inperson address to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, calling for Moscow to be stripped of its powerful veto as one of the permanent members of the U.N.’s top decisionmaking body.

Social Security and You

7 months ago By Tom Margenau
A Special Rule for Widows and Widowers Here is a special message to all Social Security representatives reading this column. You are right when you tell customers that as a general rule, they cannot file for reduced benefits on one record and later switch to full benefits on another record.

BCBSOK and Stillwater Medical sign new three-year agreement

7 months ago By News Staff
Stillwater, Okla. – A new, three-year agreement between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) and Stillwater Medical was recently finalized keeping them in network through Dec. 31, 2026, for BCBSOK members. The contract keeps Stillwater Medical hospitals in Stillwater, Blackwell and Perry and the doctors and health care professionals employed by Stillwater Medical in BCBSOK networks as well.

Happenings

7 months ago By Murrah Bombing: The Unanswered Questions At Ok2a
Mr. Charles Key- a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 19961998 & 2006-2012 and with many National TV Appearances on CBS News, Fox News, CNN, Court TV, Hannity, O’Reilly, Oliver North, etc. The author of the book “The Final Report on the Bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building” will speak at the Oklahoma 2nd Amendment Asso, on Saturday 9/23/23 at 12:00 Noon at 401 S. Lincoln St. Ponca City. Questions?Terry Thompson OK2A Coordinator 580-670-0357- Terry.ThompsonOK2A@ gmail.com

US allows work permits for about 500,000 Venezuelan migrants

7 months ago By Alicia Diaz And Ellen M. Gilmer Bloomberg News
The Biden administration has moved to provide hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants with work permits, meeting calls from New York and other cities strained by an influx of asylum seekers. The Department of Homeland Security estimated Wednesday that 472,000 Venezuelans who arrived before July 31 will be eligible to work under the fresh Temporary Protected Status designation.
HOPE RANCH rider Lainey Turner, smiled wide as it was announced that she was the first place winner in one of her classes and she realized that her hard work paid off. (Photo by Dailyn Emery)  

Riders of Hope Ranch compete at the Kay County Free Fair

7 months ago By Dailyn Emery Dailyn@poncacitynews.com
Hope Ranch is an equine therapy and riding lesson non-profit organization, hidden on the outskirts of Ponca City. Owners and operators, Debbie and Darrell Shelton, have spent roughly the last 18 years helping children with disabilities and those simply with a love for horses, take control over their lives and learn important life lessons, all from the back of a horse. The Sheltons believe that there is no limit to any of these children’s capabilities with a little bit of help, hard work, and knowledge.
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