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Senate votes to repeal two Iraq military authorizations

1 year ago By Cq-roll

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would repeal two decades-old authorizations to use military force against Iraq after supporters of the legislation had fended off floor efforts to amend it, including proposals that would have singled out Iran as a threat in the Middle East.

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Sultans of Strings concert review

1 year ago By Kay Anthony Rice

Exciting String Trio Performs for Ponca City Concert Series Once again Ponca City Concert Series members were treated to a talented ensemble of musicians when the Sultans of Strings appeared on stage at the Poncan Theater the first day of Spring. The trio consisted of two guitarists, Drew Birston and Kevin Laliberte, and one violinist, Chris McKhool.

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Kay County Conservation District holds Annual Awards Banquet

1 year ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

The Kay County Conservation District held their Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 28 at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk.

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Special Board of Education meeting held on March 28

1 year ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

A special meeting was held by the Ponca City Board of Education on Tuesday, March 28 at noon. Judy Throop called the meeting to order.

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Northern Oklahoma College hosts a number of events on Sat., April 1

1 year ago By Dailyn Emery Dailyn@poncacitynews.com

Northern Oklahoma College has stayed busy this week with the preparation of three different events on their campus on Sat., April 1. To kick off the morning, the Northern Oklahoma College Livestock Judging Team is hosting a judging contest at their Ag Barn in Tonkawa.

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Chamber Board meeting held March 28

1 year ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

The Ponca City Chamber Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 28 at 11 am. Chamber Chair Rick Hancock called the meeting to order.

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“Jars of Love” peanut butter drive a success

1 year ago By News Staff

AllianceHealth Ponca City’s “Jars of Love” peanut butter drive collects 1,603 jars of peanut butter for food banks and distribution centers PONCA CITY — To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, AllianceHealth Ponca City is donating more than 1,600 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency) and Friendship Feast in Ponca City, Associated Charities Food Distribution of Blackwell, and Tonkawa Fish & Loaves Food Pantry. Peanut butter was donated by AllianceHealth Ponca City’s employees, medical staff members, and volunteers during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive.

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Boynton recaps OSU’s 2022-23 season, works toward being ‘relevant’ in NCAA tourney

1 year ago By Jon Walker Stillwater Newspress, Okla.

Mar. 27—Mike Boynton was less than a week removed from the Oklahoma State men’s basketball season coming to an earlier-than-expected close when he sat down to recap the five months of hoops leading up to that very moment.

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