Lifestyle

INGREDIENTS • 1 can (15 ounces) beans, drained and rinsed • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed • 3 cups instant brown rice, cooked • 2 cups shredded cheese • 1 cup salsa • 15 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas INSTRUCTIONS 1. Stir together beans, corn, rice, cheese, and salsa in a large bowl.

I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest?

Imagine if every child in Ponca City, Tonkawa, Newkirk Burbank, Fairfax, Shidler, Marland, Red Rock and Kaw City entered school ready to learn and with a love of reading. In 2019, United Way of North Central Oklahoma launched the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; local children will receive a free age-appropriate book mailed directly to their home until they turn five years old.

Eating a healthy diet may help reduce the risk of a miscarriage, according to research at the University of Birmingham. Researchers analyzed 20 studies that explored women’s eating habits in the months before and shortly after conceiving a baby to see whether studies showed an association with a lower or higher chance of miscarriage.

After a bit of hiatus, The Mandalorian season 3 finally dropped this year with its final episode this past Wednesday. It should be noted for anyone watching that The Book of Boba Fett will be required viewing before going into this season, as that show advanced several storylines that began in The Mandalorian season 2.

(OKLAHOMA CITY, April 20, 2023) — The largest university system in the state was well represented at the Capitol on Wednesday as more than 100 Oklahoma State University alumni, students and supporters arrived in orange to advocate for sustained investment in the state’s land-grant institution.

McCord Senior Citizen Center is located at 115 Mary Rd., east of Ponca City. The Center prepares meals on site by the cook. There are no reservations required and food is available between 11 am and 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

After 10 months of renovations, the Ponca City Senior Center has reopened. The Ponca City Senior Center was temporarily relocated to the 1st Presbyterian Church last year to continue its operations while renovations were underway.