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4.4 Magnitude earthquake shakes area - October 10, 2015
The USGS is reporting a 4.4 magnitude earthquake ocurred at 4:20 this morning. The quakes epicenter was just over 11 miles southwest of Medford. Social media reports indicate many Ponca Citians wer...
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Those arrested during Thursday’s drug sweep - October 09, 2015
Those arrested during the District 8 Drug Task Force sweep include: Shallimar Marie Affholder. Conspiracy to deliver/manufacture/possess a controlled dangerous substance, after two or more former c...
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Lanes to change at Fourteenth Street and South Avenue - October 09, 2015
Traffic lane assignments on the eastbound approach to Fourteenth Street and South Avenue will be revised on Monday morning, October 12 to remove one of the left turn lanes and add a second eastb...
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Where to vote Tuesday - October 09, 2015
The map shows the boundaries of the Ponca City School District. Any registered voter within the school district boundaries can vote in the school bond election Tuesday. Below is the list of poll...
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Water valves to be replaced - October 09, 2015
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Wednesday, Oct.14, Utility Maintenance will replace two 8 inch valves on the water main at the intersection of First Street and Central Avenue. The intersection will b...
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District Drug Task Force arrests 27 Thursday in Kay County - October 08, 2015
By Beverly Bryant/News Director BLACKWELL -- Blackwell Police Chief Dewayne Wood reported the District 8 Drug Task Force has arrested 27 people on drug charges by 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The operation ...
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How do Ponca City Schools compare to other districts? - October 08, 2015
Will passage of this bond issue increase my taxes? No. This bond issue will not increase taxes. Since 2000, the district has designed bond issues to stay within a self-imposed Sinking Fund Mill Leavy...
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What does a 22 mill bond rate mean for your property taxes? - October 08, 2015
By Beverly Bryant/News Director Voters in the Ponca City School district will vote Tuesday, Oct. 13, on two bond proposals. The first proposal is for a $1 million transportation bond to b...
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EFFECTIVE NOV. 1, 2015 - October 08, 2015
A child under 8 years old must be properly secured in a child passenger restraint system. The law previously applied only to children under age 6. For children 0-2 years: Must be i...
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Two restaurants to open soon - October 08, 2015
Two new restaurants could "open any time," according to Development Services Director Chris Henderson. He told the Planning Commission Tuesday night that both Rib Crib and Sakura have been...
