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STILLWATER, Okla. – As cows and heifers have their babies over the next few months, Oklahoma State University Extension is a trusted resource for ranchers with any calving questions.

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University Agriculture is known for having some of the brightest professors, researchers and specialists in the state, region and nation. Soon, their expertise will be heightened with the opening of the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall.

The Poncan Theatre will be presenting a new musical comedy that pays tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. All Shook Up is a production of the Evans Children’s Academy of Performing Arts and will be held from Friday, Feb.

The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned three superior ratings on stage and three superior ratings in sightreading on Tuesday afternoon at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The group performed “Egyptian Legacy” by Soon Hee Newbold and “Hungarian Dance No. 5” by Brahms.

Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) held a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 at Standing Bear Museum from 9 am to 10 am. This town hall was one of several the Congressman held over a two day period in Creek, Pawnee, Noble, Kay and Osage Counties, the areas he represents in the US House of Representatives.

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The Ponca City Mock Trial team’s season ended with two losses in the quarterfinals on Monday, Feb. 13. The Po-Hi team presented the defense’s case against the prosecution team from Jenks and were defeated 3 ballots to 0.

This week’s cat of the week is Clarence, the 3 year old domestic shorthair that has captured the hearts of many at Northern Oklahoma Humane Society. Clarence has been at NOKHS since the end of January and was brought in as an owner surrender. He is waiting for his second chance at a forever home. Clarence stood out because of his loving and gentle personality. Unlike many cats at NOKHS, Clarence has never met a stranger and is the kind of cat that is pressing his face up against the kennel trying to get your attention. Clarence is truly the perfect cat. He loves people and, while he can be weary in new environments, he adjusts very quickly to many situations. Unfortunately, Clarence has been diagnosed as FIV+ which is an immunodeficiency virus. Cats infected with this will have symptoms of recurrent illnesses such as runny nose or sneezing, inflammations of the eyes or skin, and more. There is no true cure for FIV and it will be something that Clarence will have for the rest of his life. Regardless of his condition, Clarence needs a family and a home. Because of his condition, it is safer if Clarence is an only cat to minimize the risk of this virus spreading. Clarence is so incredibly sweet and loving. His greatest wish is to have a family he can love and be loved by.