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

• •PBR World Champion and #1-ranked bull rider John Crimber competes June 12-14
• •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

Ponca City Celebrates America's 250th Birthday

New Baby Annoucement

Baby Jane

Baby News! 🎉 Congratulations to Jennifer and Mark Rodriguez on the birth of their son, Oliver James, born May 28th. Oliver arrived weighing 8 lbs, 1 oz. Big sister Emma is excited…

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…

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.

National PTSD Awareness Month

• •June is National PTSD Awareness Month and highlights trauma from severe weather.
• •Severe weather like tornadoes can trigger lasting psychological effects beyond physical safety.
• •Storm survivors may experience anxiety, panic, racing heart, and intrusive memories.

Marland Roundup Club Preserves Western Heritage

• •Marland Roundup Club, founded in 1962, preserves Western heritage through equestrian sports and community building in nearby Marland, Oklahoma.
• •The nonprofit operates an arena hosting horsemanship clinics, play days, and shodeos to help riders practice skills in a safe environment.
• •Experienced mentors like Emily Delbeck guide younger riders on training, feeding, and horse care beyond just riding techniques.

Real Encounters: Retirement

• •Mark Love retired after 23 years as IT and Logistics Director at Cherokee Strip Credit Union.
• •He began his IT career after successfully playing The Oregon Trail in the 1980s.
• •Mark evolved with technology from room-sized computers to modern pocket devices.

Fun for the Family: Ponca City Disc Golf

• •Ponca City is a regional disc golf destination with four courses offering varied challenges.
• •Bois D'Arc is world-renowned for its brutal difficulty and tight forest tunnels that humble pros.
• •The Lake course pairs with Bois D'Arc for tournaments and offers long-distance challenges with wind.

PCM+ Podcast: Which Golden Girl Would You Be In A Heist?

Lyda Walker

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

The family of Lyda (Hopkins) Walker of Ponca City, is saddened to announce her passing on May 28, 2026, at the age of 82 years. Her memorial will be at Hartford Avenue Church of Ch…

A. Lorene Stalcup

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

A. Lorene (Adams) Stalcup, age 97, of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away May 8, 2026, at Integris Heath in Ponca City, Oklahoma. A Celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 am, F…

Aaliyah Strong

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

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