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Peachtree Landing temporary emergency shelter, with the help of the United Way of North Central Oklahoma, was able to first offer services to homeless individuals and families almost 35 years ago. The name Peachtree Landing was chosen because a landing provides a safe and secure place during a storm, and the blossoms of the peach tree symbolize hope and potential. The specific mission of Peachtree Landing is to assist homeless individuals and families through temporary emergency shelter and strengthen their capacity to live independently.

Rikki Curfman has been selected as the Community Health Foundation’s September Healthcare Professional of the Month. National Surgical Technologists’ Week is held every September so the Foundation wanted to honor a talented surgical tech from Kay County.

NONFICTION: Scott W. Berg’s ‘The Burning of the World,’ about the Great Chicago Fire, joins an exceptional list.

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 11 am in the Chamber board room.

U.S. soldier Travis King, who entered North Korea without permission in July, has been expelled from the country and is in U.S.