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Final legislative session forum set for April 28

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The third and final of three Ponca Politics legislative forums will be held on Friday, April 28 at the Commission Chambers at City Hall from noon to 1 pm. As with previous forums, this will featured an appearance by Senator Bill Coleman and Representatives Ken Luttrell and John Pfeiffer to provide updates on the current legislative session, and answer questions from the audience.

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April 20, 2023 Suspicious Person/Vehicle - At 2 am, an officer was out with one at Osage and Summit. Officer took Amber Lieb, 07/07/1988, into custody for uttering forged instrument - third degree; conceal, receive, buy or withhold stolen property or aids in concealing and withholding; larceny of merchandise from retailer or wholesaler; possession of marijuana; possession of controlled dangerous substance - first offense; and possession of marijuana.
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Her name means “bearer of good news”

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Tulsa math teacher receives Teacher of the Year at the White House WASHINGTON – National Teacher of the Year winner Rebecka Peterson—a high school math instructor in Tulsa—championed a unifying message of hope as her profession faces a stifling staffing shortage. Peterson, a Swedish-Iranian immigrant, was honored at the White House Rose Garden Monday as Teacher of the Year.