Education and Workforce Committee meeting
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The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Committee held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 4 pm.
News
Police Blotter
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Reckless Driver - At 7:27 am on Feb. 1, the reporting party advised of a black SUV driving recklessly at Hartford and Union.
Roundtable to discuss tourism and housing issues in Fairfax
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Fairfax, OK — February 1, 2023— Friends of Fairfax, Inc., a 503(c ) (3) organization, is working to revitalize Fairfax, Oklahoma, and the surrounding area to prepare for the impact of the expected release of the movie, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The movie is scheduled to be released by May or June of 2023.
Putin vows victory in Ukraine as he marks WWII Stalingrad triumph
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President Vladimir Putin warned the U.S. and its allies they can’t defeat Russia, rallying domestic support for his invasion of Ukraine in a speech marking a key victory in World War II.
Happenings
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FLY-IN BREAKFAST The Ponca City Aviation Booster Club will hold their monthly fly-in breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 4.
End of public health emergency causes cascade of changes
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s plan to unwind the public health emergency tied to the COVID19 pandemic will spur a whirlwind of changes related to telehealth, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals and other priorities.
William Barr says he didn’t overstep in Durham probe of Mueller investigation
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WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr on Wednesday stood by his 2019 appointment of prosecutor John H. Durham to investigate the origins of the inquiry into the 2016 Trump presidential campaign’s connections to Russia, and defended his close interactions with Durham during the probe.
General Atomics offers 2 Reaper drones to Ukraine for $1
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SAN DIEGO — San Diego’s General Atomics Aeronautical Systems recently offered to provide two MQ-9 Reaper drones to Ukraine for $1 but first must get approval from the U.S. government.
Coon to retire as vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture
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STILLWATER, Okla. – Thomas G. Coon, vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is retiring on July 10 after nine years of dedicated service and visionary leadership to the university.
Valentines at The Doodle Academy
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If you are having trouble thinking of a Valentines date this year, look no further. Local art studio, The Doodle Academy is hosting a Valentines date night. This particular experience will be hosted in The Pottery Place, which is an expansion of The Doodle Academy. During this class, attendees are able to learn how to make a cup and a bowl on a pottery wheel. This is a 2 hour group event that you and your partner can attend to not only bring home your own cup and bowl, but experience the magic of pottery.