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Ponca City Monthly

Hyperlocal · Independent · Est. 2020

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Finding Connection in the Everyday Moments
Adams Family Values·16h ago

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.
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Wendy Ponca: Culture and Community
ArtSpace·16h ago

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.
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The Man Who Collected the World
News·16h ago

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.
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Indie Films in the Modern Era: Nitty Gritty Film Festival
News·16h ago·28 reads

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.
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No Does Not Always Mean No
Notes To My Younger Self·16h ago

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.
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Leadership Ponca City Class 40 Begins Its Journey
Chamber Connection·16h ago

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.
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Green Tea Shot
Cocktail Of The Month·16h ago

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
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Coffee- The Real Employee Benefit
Real Encounters·16h ago

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.
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Welcome to the Wildcat Family
Learning with Leaming·16h ago

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.
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Borrowed Shoes
The Sunny Side·16h ago

Borrowed Shoes

  • •Walking a mile in others' shoes builds empathy and shifts how we see businesses.
  • •A visit to thank car dealer Heather Cannon left both women unexpectedly enriched.
  • •Business owners feel the emotional weight of online reviews far more than customers know.
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Mother Dauber
Book Reviews·16h ago

Mother Dauber

  • •Delilah returns to her hometown to care for her dementia-stricken mother.
  • •She begins hearing voices and seeing things near the woods around the house.
  • •The local sheriff, an old crush, helps her uncover a terrifying truth.
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The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
Book Reviews·1d ago

The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest

  • •The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest is a beautifully written, photo-illustrated children's book.
  • •Clare is an undead fox who guides lost souls to their afterlife in a perpetual-fall forest.
  • •A prophecy and a stubborn badger soul named Gingersnipes send Clare on a brave journey.
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The Right Knives for The Job
Butcher Block·1d ago

The Right Knives for The Job

  • •Synthetic handles and stainless steel blades offer the best durability for culinary work.
  • •Carbon steel sharpens easily but rusts; stainless resists stains but is harder to hone.
  • •Wood handles look great but are porous and often banned in commercial kitchen settings.
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