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Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a floor vote to formalize House Republicans’ impeachment probe of President Joe Biden, a move former Speaker Kevin McCarthy floated but never made. The difference in approach begs a simple-but-complex question: What changed? Johnson has signaled through words and actions that he and other House GOP leaders were confident they would have ample Republican votes on the floor to formally authorize the inquiry.

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Hidden on a side road in Blackwell sits Arthur’s, a bar and grill that exudes that hometown feel for all of its patrons. At the beginning of this year, rumors began to fly that a new business would be taking up residence in the old Harvey’s, a butcher shop on the corner of 3rd St. and W Dewey Ave. Those rumors were confirmed when the Arthur’s Facebook page announced that they were bringing a new bar and grill to the location. New owners Brandon and Sabrina Ward, made their dreams a reality when they purchased the building. They named the bar and grill Arthur’s after Brandon’s grandfather and the rest will go down in the history of Blackwell.

The COVID-19 pandemic had many lasting effects on people and communities alike, and nothing was more indicative of this phenomena than various businesses experiencing closures. Ponca City was similarly effected by the pandemic and saw several closures, including of the Boomerang Diner formerly located at the corner of 2nd St. and Grand Avenue.