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Fatality Accident on Monday Morning

Monday, May 8 by Lyman James

A tragic fatality accident occurred on the morning of May 8th at around 7:18 on South Ranch Drive, half a mile north of West Cowboy Hill Road, about five miles south of Ponca City.The accident involved a single vehicle, a 2004 Nissan Armada, driven by 24-year-old Gabino Serralde Jr, a Hispanic male from Palestine,...

Po-Hi Class of 23 Top 10 Tea

Monday, May 8 by Lyman James

The Top 10 Tea was held Sunday afternoon for the top students of the Class of 2023 for Ponca City High School. Top 10 Seniors:Annabelle Herard (not pictured) Bethany Klein Cason Wilson Emma Gertken Haley Mills Jared Meeks ...

March the Halls Begins for Po-Hi Seniors

Monday, May 8 by Lyman James

Po-Hi seniors started the tradition of Marching the Halls of their elementary schools this morning. Marching at Kildare were seniors Collin DeHaven and Aaliyah Irving. Shown with these seniors are staff from Kildare: Bruce Shelley, Angela Shelton and Zach Heitschmidt.March the Halls Events: Lutheran and McCord –...

Blackwell’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration Tonight

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Tourism Board invites you out for the huge inaugural Cinco de Mayo celebration this evening (Friday) from 6-10 PM at the Livestock building of the Blackwell Fairgrounds.Food, activities and fun for all ages is planned. Traditional games with prizes, Piñata fun, the limbo and a bounce house are some of the activities...

Taco-Fest Saturday at Central Fare in Ponca City

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

Come one, come all to Taco-Fest! Let's commemorate this significant aspect of Hispanic heritage together by gathering at a street bash on the west side of City Central, where you can relish Taco Trucks and music.Be there! Tomorrow, Saturday, May 6th, from 9 am to 7 pm at Central Fare, 400 E Central. Everyone...

Po-Hi’s Bethany Klein Named a National Merit Commended Scholar

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

Bethany Klein has been named a National Merit Commended Scholar for 2023. She is the daughter of Tim Klein and Jill Klein. She plans to study biomedical engineering at Kansas State University. Thank you, Bethany, for representing your school and your community in just an excellent way!

It’s A Birthday Party for E.W. Marland Saturday and You’re Invited!

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

Join the Marland's Grand Home in celebrating the 149th birthday of E.W. Marland on Saturday, May 6th, from 10 am to 3 pm. The event promises to be an exciting experience, complete with reenactors, music, cake, and beverages.Guests will have the opportunity to interact with reenactors portraying significant figures in Marland's life, including Lew...

Fly In Breakfast Saturday Morning: Come Hungry!

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Aviation Booster Club is hosting their next fly-in breakfast tomorrow. The breakfast will be held at the airport located at 2213 North Waverly Street in Ponca City. The event will begin at 7 am and has been extended until 10:30 am.The breakfast menu includes a wide variety of dishes, including scrambled...

28th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament May 26th

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma will host the 28th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, May 26th, at the Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 am, and snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the morning.After the tournament, an awards ceremony will take place,...

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 13th

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

Ponca City and other area letter carriers invite you to take part in the largest one-day food drive in the country on Saturday May 13. All you have to do is pick up some extra non-perishable food items when you shop and leave them out for your carrier that day. Postal employees will collect...

Po-Hi Excellence: Savannah Valgora named National Merit Finalist

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

Savannah Valgora has been named a National Merit Finalist for 2023. She is the daughter of Jill Valgora. She plans to attend Oklahoma State University, major in psychology pre-law and plans to attend law school after graduation. Congratulations Savannah!

NOC Girls’ Basketball Camp Announced

Thursday, May 4 by Lyman James

Applications are now being accepted for the Lady Mavs girls’ summer basketball camps at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, according to Coach Greg Krause, camp director. “Summer is the best time to work on individual skills and fundamentals,” he advises. “Basketball teaches the value of improving as an individual, as well as...