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Hubbard Road serves as a major link in eastern Kay County, connecting the communities of Ponca City and Blackwell for commuters traveling between them. That link has been broken for the past five years, as the crossing over the Chikaskia River was heavily damaged during the May 2019 heavy rain and flooding events. The bridge remains closed as engineers work to design and install a new bridge to reopen the road, and the bridge replacement project is well underway, as project leaders are hoping to start the construction phase this fall.

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Business Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 8 am in the Chamber Office Board Room.

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The bipartisan Senate border deal announced Sunday night addresses Republican demands for new restrictions on illegal crossings but already has provoked vehement opposition from Donald Trump allies and House GOP leaders.

A special kick-off event for Black History Month was held at the Attucks Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 2 pm to 4 pm, sponsored by Attucks Community Alliance, Ponca City Rotary, Webber Lodge No. 26 and Orpha #151 OES.