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Two die in turnpike crash - January 18, 2016
NEWCASTLE, Okla. (AP) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a two-vehicle collision on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike in Newcastle. An OHP report says 39-year-old Kenda Dixon of Cac...
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Ponca City Art Center offering new classes - January 14, 2016
If your New Year's resolution is to find your creative side, you may take a look at some of the upcoming art classes at the Ponca City Art Center. Classes currently enrolling are: C...
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Free events offered at Ponca City Library - January 14, 2016
Several new events are being offered at the Ponca City Library this winter. Residents can take advantage of the different crafting and entertainment programs on the calendar. All events are free and ...
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School board members honored - January 14, 2016
Ponca City Public School board members were honored at their January meeting for School Board Recognition Month. “School Boards Lead So Students Achieve” is the theme this year...
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City to observe Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Jan. 18 - January 14, 2016
The City of Ponca City will observe Monday, Jan. 18, as a City Holiday. Residential Refuse will not be picked up on Monday, Jan. 18, and resume Tuesday, Jan. 19. Contact: David Horinek, Solid Waste S...
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Trial starts for woman charged in cancer treatment scheme - January 14, 2016
TULSA (AP) - The trial for a 71-year-old woman charged with fraud in an alleged cancer treatment scam has begun in Tulsa. The Tulsa World reports that Antonella Carpenter faces 41 counts of fraud in ...
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SandRidge Energy lays off 226 of 260 Lariat employees - January 14, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City-based SandRidge Energy Inc. has announced the layoffs of 226 people at its Lariat Services Group subsidiary in northwestern Oklahoma. The layoffs represent about 87...
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Tulsa County chief deputy Robinette is now acting sheriff - January 14, 2016
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Acting Tulsa County Sheriff Michelle Robinette says she wants to maintain stability in the department until a new sheriff is elected. Robinette became acting sheriff Wednesday, a ...
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Fire crews are battling an oil rig fire in Oklahoma - January 14, 2016
CHICKASHA, Okla. (AP) - Firefighters in Oklahoma are battling a fire on an oil rig. Authorities say the oil rig is about 6 miles east of Chickasha. Video of Wednesday's blaze showed a large plume of ...
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Five Oklahoma City students arrested after video posted - January 14, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Five Oklahoma City high school students have been arrested after a video posted on social media shows an assault of another student. The Oklahoman reports that the video shows a...
