November 2023

Everything published in November 2023.

Business Spotlight·November 30, 2023

New Downtown AirBNB Harkens Ponca City History

•Ponca City now has nearly fifty Airbnb locations for travelers seeking overnight accommodations.
•B.S. Barnes founded Ponca City in 1893 during the Cherokee Strip Land Run near the Arkansas River.
•Barnes famously moved his home to Cross to relocate the train station to Ponca City for its future.

Community·November 27, 2023

•Ponca City Police Department runs annual "Shop with a Cop" program for kids in need.
•Program focuses on junior and high school students identified through school counselors.
•Local businesses like ConocoPhillips and Soroptimists donate funds for gift cards.

Community·November 25, 2023

•Habitat for Humanity ReStore relocated to A&B Floors building north of high school.
•New location offers improved air conditioning, lighting, and convenient access.
•Store sells donated household items including appliances, furniture, and building materials.

Community·November 24, 2023

•Scott Rennick fell in love with wetlands as a child and built his first at age 18.
•Wetlands filter water, prevent flooding, support wildlife, and provide critical habitat for migratory birds.
•Oklahoma has lost wetlands over 50 years due to climate change, urbanization, and agricultural development.

Letter from the Editor·November 24, 2023

•Editor reflects on spicy food differences with her husband to illustrate broader life lesson.
•What brings pleasure to one person may cause pain to another, experienced differently by all.
•During the holidays, extend grace and patience since everyone has unique sensitivities and experiences.

•Frontier Siding & Windows celebrates nearly 50 years serving Ponca City area.
•Three generations of the Shepherd family operate the exterior remodeling business.
•Company offers siding, windows, doors, shutters, screen rooms and sun rooms.

Community·November 24, 2023

•Linda Sparks led St. Paul's church in creating "12 Nights in Awesomeville," a new Christmas event for Ponca City.
•Four decorated arbors, each 9 feet tall with unique themes, will let visitors walk underneath festive Christmas displays.
•Linda collected discounted Christmas decorations after last season, eventually filling her living room with materials.

Community·November 24, 2023

•Lisa Simmons opened Cast Iron Co., a kitchen boutique, downtown at 121 E. Grand Avenue in the historic Donahoe-Souligney building.
•After moving back to Ponca City in 2019, Simmons sought flexible work and launched her business with encouragement from a friend in Stillwater.
•The shop's historic tin ceiling attracted Simmons and Andrew, who extensively renovated the former office space themselves.

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