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William Hyatt, Jr.

Grace Memorial Chapel

William Sheridan Hyatt, Jr. Dec 28, 1926 — Sep 1, 2026 Viewing September 3, Starts at 1:00pm (Central time) Grayhorse Chapel 177 Kinney Dr Fairfax, OK 74637 Funeral Service Septemb…

Debra Ann Lovell

Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.

Debra Ann Lovell, 66, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at home.More information to follow.A Public Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 7:00…

Debra Lovell

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

More information to follow. A Public Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Roberts and Son Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at…

Edna “Beth” Paris

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

Edna "Beth" Paris, a native and long-time resident of Ponca City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2 at her home in Tulsa, OK. She was born in Ponca City on May 8, 1931 to Edna and Frank…

Finding Connection in the Everyday Moments

• •Family bonds grow through consistent, everyday moments — not grand gestures.
• •Ponca City's weekly events offer unique family connection opportunities.
• •The Ponca City Farmers Market sparks conversation, confidence, and healthy habits.

Wendy Ponca: Culture and Community

• •Wendy Ponca, Osage Nation artist, creates hand-dyed silks and garments at Thunderbird Gallery in Fairfax.
• •She blends Native heritage with Japanese design influences inspired by nature and small-town values.
• •Ponca earned degrees from prestigious art institutes and taught Fine Arts and Fashion Design at IAIA.

The Man Who Collected the World

• •Bill Lawter, beloved PCM travel writer, passed away in June after a remarkable life.
• •A Ponca City Conoco attorney, he held degrees in chemistry, law, and taxation.
• •He lived and worked across Nigeria, Angola, Egypt, Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq.

Coming Out of the Darkness and Into the Skies: Libby Myers

• •Libby Myers, 16, endured six leg surgeries over four years before finding her passion.
• •A visit to Northern Oklahoma Flight Academy on Sept. 5, 2024 changed her life completely.
• •NOFA director Bert Blanton became a key mentor who inspired her love of aviation.

Indie Films in the Modern Era: Nitty Gritty Film Festival

• •Nitty Gritty Film Festival screens indie films Sept. 26 at Icon Cinema in Ponca City.
• •Curator Cliff Crull prioritizes a film's "soul" and emotional impact over technical perfection.
• •Oklahoma horror filmmaking is thriving, with strong collaboration among local filmmakers.

Community HeaMeet Mark Dooley A New Voice for Community Healthcare lthcare

• •Mark Dooley is the new CEO of INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital.
• •He brings over 25 years of executive-level healthcare leadership experience.
• •Dooley prioritizes faith, family, and community involvement alongside his career.

No Does Not Always Mean No

• •Some "no" answers mean maybe, not now, or reflect incomplete information.
• •Knowing when to push back on a "no" can change your entire life path.
• •Real local stories show persistence through rejection leads to long careers.

Leadership Ponca City Class 40 Begins Its Journey

• •Leadership Ponca City has graduated 650+ community leaders since launching in 1987.
• •Class 40 is guided by chairs Molly Kyler, Erica Fetters, and Jeff MacKinnon.
• •Orientation and a Camp Horizon retreat helped classmates build trust and lasting bonds.

Green Tea Shot

• •The author is celebrating their 40th birthday in September with a column on shots
• •The word "shot" originally meant a small liquor pour or one's share of the bar tab
• •Shots grew popular worldwide for being cheap, quick, and effective across cultures

Coffee- The Real Employee Benefit

• •DK's legendary coffee habit has become the office's most beloved unofficial perk.
• •He visits the coffeepot so often coworkers instinctively follow him like ducklings.
• •Fresh coffee brewing signals meetings, announcements, and the start of productivity.

Welcome to the Wildcat Family

• •Ponca City Public Schools welcomed 38 new teachers to start the school year.
• •New educators are committed to serving the district's 4,200 students daily.
• •The district's mission centers on academics, character, and community values.