- Ponca City Now

New Strength and Conditioning Coordinators named for PCPS

Tuesday, June 27 by Lyman James

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Mike Montano and Amie Huster have been named Strength and Conditioning Coordinators for Ponca City Public Schools. Mike is currently employed by PCPS as a middle school math teacher at West Middle School. He has also coached the defensive line for the...

Chamber’s Business After Hours this Thursday!

Tuesday, June 27 by Lyman James

This Thursday is the Chamber’s Business After Hours starting at 5:30 hosted by Cherokee Strip Credit Union at the Carolyn Renfro Center! The event will be catered by Danny’s Barbeque Headquarters. It will feature a silent auction, raffles, and prizes. All proceeds will be donated to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma!

Summer Swim Lessons at Ambucs- Sign up by July 7th!

Monday, June 26 by Lyman James

The American Red Cross Swim lessons are conducted by certified instructors and adapted for swimmers with little to no experience. The July session is being held Monday, July 10th- Thursday July 20th at 9, 9:45, or 10:30 AM. These lessons will be held at Ambuc Pool- 601 S 6th Street. You must register by...

Heat Forces Change in Ponca’s Solid Waste Collection Schedule

Wednesday, June 21 by Lyman James

Due to the increase in temperatures that we experience in the summer season, the Solid Waste (Trash) Collection department will begin their normal routes one hour earlier, at 6:00 a.m. This will go into effect on Monday, June 26, 2023 and continue through September 1, 2023. Please make sure to...

Ponca Schools Online Registration for 2023-2024 School Year

Tuesday, June 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open July 1, 2023. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through...

Free Movies at the Poncan- every Tuesday this summer!

Tuesday, June 20 by Lyman James

Check out the free movies happening at the Poncan Theatre this summer! Every Tuesday, there are two showtimes at 10 am and 2 pm! Here's a list of the upcoming movies!June 27th: NewsiesJuly 11th: ZootopiaJuly 18th: MatildaJuly 25th: LabyrinthAugust 1st: Finding Nemo For the...

Learn About Oklahoma’s First Flag at Pioneer Woman Museum

Tuesday, June 20 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, Okla. — The Pioneer Woman Museum will host a special presentation on Saturday, July 1, at 11 a.m., on the history of Oklahoma’s first flag. Karen Smith Hunter will be the featured presenter. Oklahoma became a state in 1907, but the first state flag was not adopted until 1911. It...

Dually Noted Unplugged at July 3 Full Moon Concert in Tonkawa

Tuesday, June 20 by Lyman James

Dually Noted Unplugged – Cathy Nulph, Kelly Killam and Kristi Brown will perform their acoustic mix of 70s and 80s classic covers plus a smidge of country at the July 3 Full Moon Concert sponsored by North Central Oklahoma Arts Council and Heart in the Park in Tonkawa Centennial Park. The music begins at 7:30 p.m. and...

Northern Oklahoma Humane Society Welcome New Executive Director

Monday, June 19 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma Humane Society's Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Karlissa Archibeque as our esteemed new Executive Director. Karlissa's exceptional dedication to our organization was evident during her tenure as the 2022 Board President, where she played a pivotal role in increasing...

Oklahoma Promise Scholarship deadline June 30

Monday, June 19 by Lyman James

The deadline for a popular state scholarship program is quickly approaching for Oklahoma students who just completed eighth, ninth, tenth or 11th grade. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th-graders in the 2022-23 school year to apply for the program. June 30 is the last day...

Po-Hi JV, Varsity Cheerleaders Attend Summer Camp

Monday, June 19 by Lyman James

(see more pictures below) Ponca City varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders recently attended the OU spirit camp in Norman. Varsity cheerleaders received a first in camp routine, second place in Cheer Championship and first overall Game Day champion. All-American cheerleaders were Takyah Carson, Tootie Bales, Riley Fast and Katrina Kiser.

Wrestling is returning to NOC Tonkawa

Thursday, June 15 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College will be bringing wrestling back to NOC Tonkawa in Fall 2024. The NOC Board of Regents approved a proposal presented by Athletic Director Alan Foster on Wednesday that re-establishes the men’s program and establishes a women’s wrestling program for NOC Tonkawa. Regents approved the measure...