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Cowley College Tennis Coach Names Coach of the Year

Monday, June 12 by Lyman James

Cowley College tennis coach Manuel Raga has been named the 2023 Wilson Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Men’s Coach of the Year. Under the direction of Coach Raga, the men's tennis team at Cowley College has been taken to new heights. This past year, Cowley won the NJCAA Divison I National Championship with...

OSU & Southwest Airlines Announce Destination 225° Partnership

Monday, June 12 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 12, 2023) — Oklahoma State University is a new partner in Destination 225°, a First Officer development and recruitment program at Southwest Airlines.The new partnership gives OSU professional pilot students access to a career pathway, which can lead to becoming competitively qualified for a commercial pilot career at Southwest.“Southwest is pleased to welcome...

Ponca City Schools Announce Meet the Teacher/Move-In Nights

Monday, June 12 by Lyman James

Elementary Meet the Teacher/Move-in Nights for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at ALL elementary school sites. This includes the Washington Pre-K Center. West Middle School students will pick up schedules on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for sixth graders from 3 to...

Keller-Williams Select Donates Over $20,000 To The Mission

Saturday, June 10 by Lyman James

Keller-Williams Select Realty of Ponca City demonstrated their commitment to community service by presenting a generous donation to The Mission on Thursday, June 8. The contribution was made as part of Keller-Williams' annual Red Day fundraiser, which took place on May 5 at the Ponca City Country Club.Red Day is an initiative observed throughout...

Rep. Ken Luttrell Comments on End of Regular Session

Friday, June 9 by Lyman James

As regular session came to an end, one of the highlights of the year was the opportunity for Senator Coleman and I to have the Lincoln Elementary School 5th-grade chorus with Amy Muegge from Ponca City perform in the Capitol rotunda. I’m so proud of these outstanding young people and their talent....

DXDT Concert Being Held Friday, June 2nd

Thursday, June 1 by Lyman James

The first in a series of downtown Ponca City concerts is being held tomorrow, Friday June 2nd! You can hear the musical stylings of popular local musician Larry Newsom! The concert will begin at 6 PM. The free concerts will be held on the first Friday of every month from now until September!

New PCPS Athletic Director Named

Thursday, June 1 by Lyman James

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Joe Turner has been named as the new Athletic Director for PCPS. He currently serves as head football coach and Athletic Director of Okemah Public Schools. He has also served as Transportation Director, Dean of Students, head baseball coach and taught physical education....

Wear Orange Weekend for Gun Violence Awareness

Thursday, June 1 by Lyman James

June 1st is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It corresponds with the "Wear Orange Weekend" that is from June 2nd-4th. Wear Orange Weekend is a time to honor our lost loved ones and those that survived gun violence by wearing orange to raise awareness.Wear Orange Weekend began with a life celebration for a 15...

Search Warrant Leads to One Tonkawa Resident’s Arrest

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Press release from Tonkawa PD:The Tonkawa Police Department, in conjunction with the 8th District Attorney's Office Major Crimes Unit-Drug Task Force and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN), executed a Search Warrant at a Tonkawa residence early Sunday morning which led to the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin,...

Ponca City Public School’s Elementary Summer School Details and Bus Schedule Released

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has announced the details for elementary summer school and the bus schedule for other summer classes. Elementary school summer classes will be held beginning June 6th, with students only attending Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The official hours are from 8 AM to noon and all students have the chance...

Full Moon Concert season in Tonkawa opens with Skeleton Station

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Enjoy live music under the stars with Enid-based Skeleton Station at the season-opening Full Moon Concert on Sunday, June 4 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK. Dr. John Bartolozzi, guitar; Steven Harwood, piano and vocals; Tani Mahaffey, vocals; Shawn Mahaffey, drums; and Dave Roberts, bass and vocals bring a...

Po-Hi Symphony Orchestra Concert Friday

Thursday, May 18 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Symphony Orchestra will be presenting their Annual Spring Concerto Concert Friday evening, May 19, at 7:00, in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. The group is under the baton of Paula R. Cochran, Director of Orchestras at the high school. Katie Rolf and Cassidy Broome assist each...