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Educators back increased funding - February 11, 2015
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma's top educators are throwing their support behind legislation that increases funding for classroom instruction and teacher pay. A proposal by Republican House Speaker ...
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Contractors settle lawsuit over OSU stadium smells - February 11, 2015
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Contractors who did renovation work on Oklahoma State University's football stadium have agreed to pay $700,000 to settle a lawsuit. The university sued several contractors ...
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Church plans Shrove Tuesday pancake supper - February 10, 2015
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will hold its 15th annual pancake supper for Shrove Tuesday (also called Fat Tuesday) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17. Pancakes, sausage, fruit and drink will be served ...
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‘Tails of the Heart’ fundraiser Saturday - February 10, 2015
The second "Tails of the Heart" fundraiser, benefiting the Ponca City Humane Society, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Osage Casino and Hotel east of Ponca City. Tickets a...
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Woman in critical condition after Sulphur shootout - February 10, 2015
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation released further information Tuesday afternoon on a shooting in Sulphur which injured a Sulphur Police officer and an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper. Lisa ...
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Chamber’s Young Employees group meeting Thursday - February 10, 2015
The Ponca City Area Chamber recently started an organization called Ponca's Young Employees (PYE). The group's first event is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Spanky's Pub, 1006 South Waverly Street. P...
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‘Gone With the Wind’ showings this weekend - February 10, 2015
The Poncan Theatre has scheduled two showings of the 1939 spectacular, "Gone With the Wind," for Valentine's weekend. Show times are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The four-hour movie w...
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Gasoline prices pop back up above $2 - February 10, 2015
After dwelling below $2.00 for 46 days, Oklahoma’s average price for self-serve regular gasoline popped back above that threshold last Sunday and now stands at $2.03 per gallon, gaining 24...
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Ponca City Police Department reaccredited - February 10, 2015
The Ponca City Police Department has been given the Award of Accreditation from the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation and Professional Standards P...
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RadioShack stores closing - February 10, 2015
RadioShack, which filed for bankruptcy protection last Thursday, will close many of its U.S. stores, including the Ponca City store. The consumer electronics chain was founded nearly a centur...
