-
Chamber Chat - May 16, 2016
This week we have several chamber meetings. Our Ambassador Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday. This is a very active committee helping with member relations and with growth in membership of ou...
-
Closure of Oklahoma inmate work centers rattles communities - May 16, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma communities that rely on inmate labor for a variety of services are wondering what they'll do now that the state intends to close 15 inmate work centers statewide. ...
-
New law could raise speed limits across Oklahoma - May 15, 2016
(Information from: Tulsa World, http://www.tulsaworld.com) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A bill signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin removes speed limits in Oklahoma, but a state Department of Trans...
-
Signature drive begins for medical marijuana in Oklahoma - May 15, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Supporters of a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma have formally begun collecting signatures in an effort to put the question on the ballot. Oklahomans f...
-
Oklahoman among 13 safety officers to earn Medal of Valor - May 14, 2016
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (AP) - The White House says a Midwest City police major is among 13 public safety officers who will be awarded the Medal of Valor. The White House said Friday that Maj. Da...
-
Tribe chief in Oklahoma faces impeachment over finances - May 14, 2016
(Information from: Tulsa World, http://www.tulsaworld.com) TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma tribal chief is facing removal from office over questions regarding his tribe's finances. ...
-
Fallin signs bill to expand use of marijuana derivative - May 14, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Mary Fallin has signed into law a bill that expands the use of an oil derived from marijuana. Fallin on Friday signed the bill that expands the medically supervi...
-
New partnership gets help for seniors quickly - May 13, 2016
A program which began in the 1980s has progressed to an affiliation between the Ponca City Police Department and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The new alliance is for the benefit of elderl...
-
Dana Nichols Memorial Picnic May 28 - May 13, 2016
The fourth annual Dana Nichols Memorial Picnic will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road in Ponca City. Burgers will be provided and those attending are asked ...
-
Summer Activity Guides distributed to schools - May 13, 2016
The United Way of Ponca City has distributed the 2016 Summer Activity Guide to elementary and middle schools in the Ponca City area, including McCord, St. Mary and First Lutheran School. Executive ...
