December 2025

Getting Ahead Just Became Easier in Ponca City!

• •Getting Ahead course launches in Ponca City this January to help financially struggling residents.
• •Community coalition formed by Goldman, Haywood, and Northcutt after Bridges Out of Poverty training.
• •Program includes 12-15 modules, dinners, and speakers providing social capital and community connections.

Chamber Buzz

• •Local shopping strengthens Ponca City by keeping revenue, taxes, and jobs within the community.
• •Anderson Flooring owner Matt Anderson values 20+ years of customer relationships built on trust.
• •Shelter Insurance owner Kerri Bowman credits the Chamber for helping her business grow locally.

December Book Reviews

• •The Mysterious Bookshop in NYC gifted exclusive Christmas mystery stories to loyal customers for decades.
• •Christmas Crimes anthology features twelve original tales by top mystery authors set during the holiday season.
• •Jan Brett's illustrated books Alice in Winter Wonderland and The Christmas Sweater offer stunning visuals and heartwarming stories.

Greenwood Aerospace:

• •Greenwood Aerospace has quietly expanded far beyond its original role as a fuel stop for pilots at Ponca City Airport.
• •The family business began when founder Charles F. Greenwood flew checks to schools on weekends before mail delivery.
• •Celebrity clients have included Jay Leno, Patrick Swayze and golfer Greg Norman who gifted Chuck a set of golf clubs.

Franklin Leon Horinek

Miller Stahl Funeral Home

Franklin Leon Horinek, 91, of Arkansas City, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City, Kansas. Born in Newkirk, Oklahoma, Frank was a proud N…

Leveling Up in Ponca City The Game Corner Brings Nostalgia, Community, and a Fresh Take on Fun

• •The Game Corner opened at 1800 N. 5th Street filling the void left by Ponca City's closed GameStop location.
• •Owner Victor Rocha transitioned from oil field work to gaming retail after seeking a less stressful, more fulfilling career path.
• •The shop stocks retro and modern games, consoles, Legos, and collectibles spanning decades of gaming history.

From Ponca City With Love: Holiday Care Packages for America’s Heroes

• •Local DAR chapter launches Operation Pioneer Spirit to send holiday care packages to deployed service members overseas.
• •Ponca City residents can nominate soldiers, sailors, and airmen they know to receive personalized boxes filled with essentials and treats.
• •Care packages include practical items like wipes, sunscreen, and deodorant alongside comfort items like snacks, games, and handwritten thank-you notes.

Ponca City Monthly Annual Gift Guide

• •Ponca City Monthly released its annual gift guide featuring local shopping options
• •Shop local by exploring recommended businesses throughout Ponca City this holiday season
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