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A Place of Reflection and Hope: The Peace Pavilion Dedication June 11

• •The Peace Pavilion opens June 11 at Lake Ponca's Sailboat Side East
• •Created in memory of Stephanie Husen and all innocent victims of loss
• •Designed as a sanctuary for reflection, healing, and community remembrance

Ponca City Main Street's 5 Under 40 Awards: Nominations Open for Young Community Leaders

• •Ponca City opens nominations for its 5 Under 40 Awards honoring young community leaders
• •Honorees must be under 40 and recognized across all sectors including business, education, and arts
• •The program celebrates those making impact through careers, volunteerism, creativity, and civic engagement

33rd Annual Ponca City Herb Festival Begins Tomorrow at Cann Memorial Gardens

• •The 33rd Annual Ponca City Herb Festival returns Saturday, June 6 at Cann Memorial Gardens.
• •Over 100 vendors from five states offer herbs, plants, crafts, food, and garden goods.
• •Festival runs 8 AM to 4 PM with free admission, live music, and children's activities.

Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for The Butcher & The Baker Country Market

• •The Butcher & The Baker Country Market officially opened in January at 2309 Lake Road
• •The reimagined venue houses over 46 small businesses under one roof
• •Market offerings include specialty meats, baked goods, artisan coffees, and gourmet items

Leadership Ponca City Class 40 Now Accepting Nominations

• •Leadership Ponca City Class 40 is now accepting nominations for emerging leaders
• •Nominate community-minded individuals by June 5 to [email protected]
• •Interviews scheduled for June 29-July 1 with class chairs Kyler, Fetters, and MacKinnon

#1 Bull Rider in the World Enters 101 Wild West Rodeo

• •PBR World Champion and #1-ranked bull rider John Crimber competes June 11-13
• •Historic 101 Wild West Rodeo returns with record purse, drawing 15,000+ spectators
• •Twenty-year-old Crimber is youngest PBR rider to earn $1 million, dedicated title to dad

Janet Sue Richards

Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.

Janet Sue (Hause) Richards, 83, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on June 1, 2026.Janet Sue Richards was born July 2, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Alfred and Minnie (…

Patty Arlene Frost

Miller Stahl Funeral Home

Patty Arlene Frost, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted foster parent, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Patty was born to Arnold D. Macklin and…

Donna Secrest

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

Mom was born on November 11, 1928, to Schiller Rudolph Riesen and Donna Florence (Easley) Riesen in Hutchinson County, Texas. When she was only 3 years old Our Grandad would have h…

Patrick Warrior

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

Patrick Winter Hawk Warrior left this place for another on May 31, 2026 in Ponca City, OK. He was our son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson, Nephew and Friend. Patrick Winter Hawk Warrior…

Logan Shelton

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

A full obituary is not available at this time for Logan Lee Shelton. Trout Funeral Home welcomes you to provide your thoughts and memories on their Tribute Wall. Funeral Service Th…

Edith Shreck

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Edith Loretta (Huffstutter) Shreck of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Manor at the age of 102. Edith was born in Foraker, Oklahoma, on the family farm to J…

Trout Funeral Home

• •Trout Funeral Home founded in 1936 by Ernest M. Trout, now at 505 West Grand Avenue since 1943.
• •Built on principles of Character, Confidence, Value and Trust that guide operations through ownership changes.
• •Merged with Gill-Lessert Funeral Home in 1994 to expand services and staff for the community.

A Corner of a Foreign Field

• •Omaha Beach cliffs remain largely unchanged 75 years after D-Day invasion cost 1,200 lives.
• •Combined American cemetery at Colleville holds 9,387 graves overlooking the historic beach.
• •All soldiers buried equally regardless of rank; General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. lies next to privates.

The Modern Food Paradox

• •Modern food contains many additives and "food-like substances" that differ from traditional whole foods.
• •"Hidden hunger" occurs when people eat enough calories but lack essential micronutrients for optimal health.
• •Store-bought produce may appear healthy but often lacks nutrients due to rapid growth in depleted soils.