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Kay County honors Treasurer Christi Kennedy in retirement
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There was a festive atmosphere at the Kay County Treasurer’s office in Newkirk June 29. Employees from across the Kay County Administration Building and Extension Office gathered at 2 p.m. for punch, cake and cookies, wishing County Treasury Secretary Christi Kennedy the best of wishes as she seeks a new life in retirement.
Top Russian General Surovikin quizzed over mutiny challenging Putin’s rule
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Investigators have questioned one of Russia’s top generals about the failed mutiny that presented the greatest challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s quarter- century rule. Sergei Surovikin was quizzed by officials representing military prosecutors over several days about his links to Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because the information is sensitive.
OSU Agriculture names Champions for 2023
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STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University will honor individuals who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources.
Auditor: Oklahoma spent millions of federal dollars incorrectly
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A private school voucher program funded with federal pandemic relief dollars selected schools for preferential treatment, awarded funds to families not facing financial hardship, and then ran out of funds that could have been used by families that were, according to an audit released Tuesday.
Michelle Dale selected as the Community Health Foundation’s June Healthcare Professional of the Month
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Michelle Dale has been selected as the Community Health Foundation’s June Healthcare Professional of the Month. Michelle was nominated by Katie Jamieson who said, “Michelle goes above and beyond for her patients. She has a great recall and will ask you about your parents or kids at each appointment even if there is months between them. She loves her patients and has, on occasion, gone to their homes to take blood or educate.”
Soroptimist International of Ponca City installs new officers
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PONCA CITY, OK – Soroptimist International of Ponca City recently installed their new officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Ruth Parman, South Central Region District II Director, conducted the installation held at Temple Emanuel.
Police Blotter
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June 22, 2023 Disturbance - At 12:16 am, the reporting party advised there were two people trying to fight her mom at 2201 N. 14th. The front door of the apartment was locked and they were trying to get through it. The parties have been separated.
Happenings & Announcements
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VISION SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED BY THE PONCA CITY NOON LIONS When: Second Monday of every month. Where: Room 207 Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 N Pecan, Ponca City, OK 74604 When: July 10, 2023 at 10 am Speaker: Josh Harbeson, manager at Ponca City Planet Fitness, discussing how you can benefit from exercise and they can help.