Louis Marzuola, Jr., 97, Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away February 7, 2024, following his wife of 72 years who passed six weeks prior. He was born the first son and sixth of eleven children born to Italian immigrants Luigi and Elisabetta Ricci Marzuola on August 10, 1926, in Haileyville, Oklahoma. He passed peacefully to his eternal reward in Ponca City, Oklahoma, surrounded by loving family. Louie always took great pride in being “The World’s Best Papa” and worked hard to fill that role as long as he could. The love and passion of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren are testaments to his efforts.
WESTERN TREASURE VALLEY — This week, several local churches will host groundhog feeds, which coincide with the Christian festival Candlemas. Like Groundhog’s Day, Candlemas falls on Feb. 2, and has
WESTERN TREASURE VALLEY
Groundhogâs Day isnât just known for a little guy that has a clever name and pops out of a hole only to be scared by his shadow. Itâs also a day that churches throughout the valley hold annual feeds.
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that local churches will celebrate the day. We checked in with the three churches which usually host the annual event. Two churches, one in Fruitland and one in Vale, are opting to host take-out meals, and one in Ontario decided not to do a feed this year.