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Second in Alzheimer’s Education Series set for April 23
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The second in the “Alzheimer’s Education Series” is set for Tuesday, April 23 in the Carolyn Renfro Event Center from 12 pm to 1 pm. The speaker for this session is Danielle Morrison with the Alzheimer’s Association.
Earth Day Ponca City celebrations
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The City of Ponca City will be celebrating Earth Day on Monday, April 22 from 9 am to 1 pm at Unity Gym located at 1908 E. Woodlands.
Hospice unveils new logos
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Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Inc. held their annual meeting earlier this week at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center, where a new logo was debuted.
Ukraine’s allies see bleak times ahead without more air defenses
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As Ukraine’s ammunition stocks dwindle some of the country’s biggest allies are expressing growing concern that it may not be able to defend itself for much longer against Russia’s invasion. Group of Seven foreign ministers gathering on the Italian island of Capri will call for stronger support.
Juror too frightened to serve excused from Trump hush money trial
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NEW YORK — A juror in the Donald Trump hush money trial was excused Thursday after telling the court she was too scared and intimidated to serve as prosecutors renewed their request to hold Trump in criminal contempt over alleged gag order violations.
Summer program for children and youth to address food insecurity
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STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma students get more than instruction in reading, writing and arithmetic at school – it’s also where they get a nutritious lunch. With the school year ending in a few weeks, families struggling with food insecurity will need to fill that gap.
Coon Creek at Kaw Lake — Wheeler Dealers’ April destination
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PONCA CITY, OK – Star gazing with the Ponca City Astronomy Club was one of the featured activities for the Wheeler Dealers Camping Club April campout at Coon Creek campground on Kaw Lake. The 2024 Eclipse earlier that week generated interest for club members and others who were camping at Coon Creek campground.
New Farm Bill curriculum available to high school students
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STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University Extension has launched a curriculum to educate high school and 4-H students about the Farm Bill.
Oklahoma lawmakers report ‘bipartisan concern’ with Walters’ new education rules
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Legislature can approve, reject or pass the rules to the governor OKLAHOMA CITY — New rules from the Oklahoma State Department of Education — ranging from “foundational values” to accreditation penalties — are meeting bipartisan scrutiny in the state Legislature. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concern over new regulations from state Superintendent Ryan Walters and whether they have shaky legal ground.