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US halts funding for UN agency over claims staff joined Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

2 months ago By News Staff

AUGUSTA SARAIVA, COURTNEY MCBRIDE Bloomberg News The United Nations fired several staffers at its Palestinian refugee agency over Israeli allegations that they took part in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, news that prompted the U.S.

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After Red Sea threats, ships now face rise in Somali piracy

2 months ago By News Staff

SIMON MARKS, MOHAMED SHEIKH NOR Bloomberg News Piracy off Somalia’s coast has increased since maritime security was disrupted by Houthi militants’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea in response to the Israel-Hamas war.

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129th Annual Chamber Celebration held on Jan. 25

2 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce held their 129th Annual Chamber Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Conference Center at Pioneer Technology Center (PTC). A pre-ceremony reception was held at the Marland Mansion, hosted by RCB Bank, prior to the banquet from 4 pm to 6 pm.

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Marland's Grand Home planning several events

2 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

Marland’s Grand Home is making preparations to feature a plethora of events this year for the public. The museum, located at 1000 E. Grand Ave., is currently undergoing reconstruction efforts and changes to several exhibits both cosmetically, and with the introduction of never before seen items. Said renovations have been in the works for nearly 5 years with the greatest extent of those renovations being made toward the 101 Ranch exhibit.

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Red Dirt Rosie art showing at The Perk

2 months ago By Dailyn Emery Dailyn@poncacitynews.com

The people of Ponca City have become accustomed to seeing the incredible artwork of Red Dirt Rosie all across the community. It has become a treat for many to see the next art piece with the Red Dirt Rosie tag as the artist spreads her joy and whimsy throughout town. In the last few years, this name and the art she creates has become a staple in the community. Currently, Red Dirt Rosie art can be seen and purchased at The Perk Beverage Co.

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Happenings

3 months ago By News Staff

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE PONCAN THEATRE January 26 @ 7:30PM Young Miss Ponca City Competition January 27 @ 6PM - Miss Ponca City, Miss Ponca City’s Teen, Miss Heartland & Miss Heartland’s Teen Competitions February 2-4 - MOVIE Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom (Friday & Saturday at 7PM, Sunday at 2PM) February 9-11 - MOVIE Mean Girls (Friday & Saturday at 7PM, Sunday at 2PM) February 16-18 - Evans Children’s Academy presents Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon (Friday & Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2:30).

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AN ACCIDENT

3 months ago By News Staff

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Barbara Dean Palmer

3 months ago By News Staff

Barbara was born May 11, 1949, in Ponca City, OK. She passed away January 19, 2024, in Ponca City, OK. Barbara was 74 years old. She was a resident of Kaw City, OK. Barbara was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

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Police Blotter

3 months ago By News Staff

Jan. 18, 2024 Arrest - At 11:13 am, an officer responded to West Middle School.

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GOP pivots on abortion stance as 2024 election nears

3 months ago By Ariel Cohen And Sandhya Raman Bloomberg News

Republican political groups and anti-abortion advocates are no longer focusing on federal abortion bans on the campaign trail, and leading GOP candidates are hedging on the issue as voters increasingly shy away from strict abortion laws.

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