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Chicago Cubs blow late 5-run lead in disastrous walk-off loss. Can the bullpen — and Keegan Thompson — get back on track?

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Ten disastrous minutes separated the Chicago Cubs from the cusp of ending a season-high losing streak to their worst loss of the season. A five-run lead entering the bottom of the eighth should have provided enough cushion for the Cubs to put away the Houston Astros.
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Symphony Orchestra Concert Friday

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The Ponca City High School Symphony Orchestra will be presenting their Annual Spring Concerto Concert Friday evening, May 19, at 7:00, in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. The group is under the baton of Paula R. Cochran, Director of Orchestras at the high school. Katie Rolf and Cassidy Broome assist each day and teach orchestra at the middle and elementary schools. Trent Davis and Connor Pratt, have assisted with the wind and percussion section of the Symphony Orchestra. Retired maestro Dan P. Larson has been invited back to conduct six pieces on the program. The Finale will include our traditional farewell to the senior class ending with On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss.

U.S. & World Briefs

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Lawmakers demand answers on veterans’ Camp Lejeune claims WASHINGTON — Sens. Ted Budd, Thom Tillis and seven other lawmakers demanded answers Wednesday on why their constituents continue to die from Camp Lejeune’s toxic waters while the Department of Justice and the Navy refuses to settle their claims.
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New Alzheimer’s drugs raise hopes and a big question: Who’ll pay for them?

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The Alzheimer’s Association is stepping up public pressure on the Biden administration, hoping to convince the government to pay for a new class of promising but expensive Alzheimer’s drugs. To date, the advocacy group’s campaign has been intense but low-tech, featuring everything from critical statements in the media to a public rally in front of the White House.

Happenings

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NEW CITY OFFICES HOURS OF OPERATION City Hall offices, located at 516 E. Grand Avenue, will be changing hours of operation after Memorial Day. Beginning Tuesday, May 30, City Hall will be open Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The offices of the City Attorney, City Manager, Development Services, Environmental Services, Fire Administration, Finance, Grants Administration, Public Works and Technology Services will be closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Utility Billing, Human Resources, and the City Clerk’s Office will be open during the lunch hour.