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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, plans to draft legislation for next year that would completely change Oklahoma’s criminal justice system. He said his move to a community-based treatment model would better hold repeat offenders accountable for their actions while getting more appropriate help to those dealing with substance abuse and addiction or mental health issues.

OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s somewhat ironic when items that can’t talk speak volumes. Jimmy Emmons, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, kicks up a little dust as he walks about 40 yards out into a conventional-tilled field, so filled with clods it resembles eggs gathered in a basket.

PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the northern areas of Ponca City on Monday, Oct. 18. 

NEWKIRK —  The Family Resource Program at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services is partnering with Caleb’s Cause to hold a diaper drive all-day on Oct. 20.

GRANITE — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a Stillwater resident and a Denton, Texas resident were involved in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 9:38 p.m. Friday on Oklahoma 6 and E 1430 road, just south of Granite on Highway 6 in Greer County.

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, held an interim study Wednesday on teacher retention, retirement, and ways Oklahoma can prevent teachers from leaving the state or the profession. 

PONCA CITY — Officials are reminding citizens that the Bird Scooters now available in town are classified as “Motorized Scooters” under Oklahoma Statute and are subject to the same laws as bicycles. 

PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Oct. 11.  Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.  Commissioner Rob Bodick, Commissioner Lanita Chapman, and Commissioner Paul Taylor were present.  Commissioner Shasta Scott was absent.

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PONCA CITY  — Bryan Frye, a 1994 graduate of Ponca City High School, entered an art contest when he was in junior high and won. His prize was a $100 U.S. Savings Bond. The bond was misplaced somehow and years later will find its way back to the rightful owner.

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PONCA CITY — Ponca City voters passed a $49.7 million bond project on Tuesday with an almost 81 percent pass rate. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial results from the Oklahoma Election Board shows the project passed by a vote of 1,494 (80.98 percent) to 351 (19.02 percent).