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The Life of Chuck Bowman:

Chuck Bowman, a 1954 Ponca City High School standout in football, baseball and wrestling, overcame a near-fatal car accident as a senior to play college football at OU, where his life became defined by faith and building people rather than personal achievements.

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Pioneer Technology Center Introduces Students to Modern Manufacturing In Metalworks Academy

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Save Money, Support Local With a Staycation

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From Waiting to Wonder: Two Women Share Infertility Journeys to Break the Silence

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Making Space for Creativity

Dione Smith's DS Designs studio showcases handcrafted jewelry and metalwork, from personalized stamped pieces to custom silversmith creations made in her dedicated Ponca City workspace.

August 1, 2026

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You Gotta Know the Words

Expanding your vocabulary opens doors to learning and clear communication—skills essential whether you're studying engineering, pursuing higher education or simply understanding the world around you.

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A New School Year, A Renewed Sense of Possibility

Ponca City Public Schools welcomes students and staff for a new academic year filled with excitement, fresh energy and time-honored traditions that connect the community.

August 1, 2026

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The Thing I Thought Would Never Change Was Me

A Ponca City writer reflects on how starting a business and moving to new land shifted her from intensive gardening to exploring growth in unexpected places—and how life's seasons reshape who we thought we'd always be.

August 1, 2026

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Summer Break Restart

Returning to work after vacation deserves the same fresh-start energy as the first day of school—new faces, new challenges, and maybe a gold star for showing up on time.

August 1, 2026

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Fish Don’t Go to School

Local boy Henry conquers first-day jitters in sparkly fish costume, finding courage to face school without his beloved pet fish, Marigold.

August 1, 2026

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Boots Beneath Her Bed

Grace Underwood escapes her abusive uncle's farm and finds refuge at Halcyon Ranch, where a guarded cowboy named Crew challenges her to trust—even as her dangerous secret threatens everything.

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The 2026 Party at the Palace Takes Guests to Paradise

Party at the Palace returns Aug. 21 with a tropical "Ticket to Paradise" theme, featuring local food, live entertainment and a chance to win a luxury Cabo villa getaway.

August 1, 2026

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The Good Ol’ American Hamburger

The American hamburger evolved from German "Hamburg Steak" in the early 1900s, becoming a global staple that demands quality ingredients and proper preparation techniques—from selecting the right meat cuts to mastering your cooking method.

August 1, 2026

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Toni’s Westside Health Mart

Toni Gibson carries on her grandfather's pharmacy legacy at Toni's Westside Health Mart, offering prescriptions, health products, gifts, and personalized care to Ponca City residents.

August 1, 2026

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Winter Counts

A Sicangu Lakota enforcer pursues a dangerous heroin ring on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in David Heska Wanbli Weiden's crime novel exploring real tribal justice gaps.

July 1, 2026

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