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Wheat harvest review: Cool, wet spring surprises producers with better-than-expected yields

9 months ago By Gail Ellis

STILLWATER, Okla. – After months of drought throughout much of Oklahoma, it finally rained, delaying the conclusion of a rare year in wheat production. The last fields of the 2023 harvest are expected to be cut this week.

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FAPC announces Direct-To-Consumer Meat Sales workshop series

9 months ago By Kirsten Hollansworth

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is set to host two upcoming workshops designed to teach participants about direct-toconsumer meat sales.

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The truth about chiggers

9 months ago By Gail Ellis

STILLWATER, Okla. – Chiggers are a nuisance during the summer months.

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Today in History

9 months ago By News Staff

Today is the 202nd day of 2023 and the 31st day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1861, the First Battle of Bull Run -- the first major battle of the Civil War -- was fought in Virginia, ending in a Confederate victory.

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Europe’s searing heat wave to intensify in Greece over the weekend

9 months ago By News Staff

Extreme heat across the Mediterranean is expected to build into the weekend, testing records in fire-ravaged Greece after easing slightly on Thursday. Temperatures on the Italian island of Sardinia climbed close to a record of 47.7C (118F) on Wednesday, but Greece and the Balkans are becoming the new focus of the Saharan anticyclone.

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans push to ‘expunge’Trump impeachments

9 months ago By Dave Goldiner New York Daily News

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is planning to push to “expunge” former President Donald Trump’s two impeachments even though such a move would have no practical effect and it’s not clear he has the votes to pass it.

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Habitat ReStore move is underway

9 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

The Ponca City Habitat for Humanity ReStore is currently in the process of moving location. After 16 years in downtown Ponca City, the store will be moving to the new location at 1401 N. 7th Street. The ReStore is a local used hardware store and furniture depot, and has built up a variety of household items, furniture and other items through years of donations from locals.

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Happenings

9 months ago By News Staff

COFFEE W/ CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers who represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are wards of the Juvenile Court. Ponca City! CASA is delighted to be offering a Coffee w/ CASA opportunity.

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RSVP for Grand Lake lunch and learn to end soon

9 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

Grand Mental Health will be hosting an upcoming lunch and learn event at Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) on Thursday, July 27 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. This lunch and learn event will discuss topics pertaining about the state of mental health care in Ponca City, as well as resources available to those who need it.

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Camp Comfort held at RecPlex

9 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

Humanity Hospice hosted their Camp Comfort bereavement program at the Ponca City RecPlex on Tuesday, July 18. Camp Comfort is an annual summer event that provides a safe and welcoming environment for children to empower themselves with coping skills, and dealing with grief and loss.

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