Author: Lyman James
The Scoop: Ponca City Commissioners Regular Session April 24, 2023
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 24, 2023. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Garrett Bowers, Paul Taylor and Kelsey Wagner were in attendance. Commission Robert Bodick was absent.
Consent Agenda
Under the...
Ponca’s Elementary In-District Transfer Window Closes May 1
The Ponca City Public Schools elementary in-district transfer request window will close on May 1, 2023. Parents or legal guardians of elementary students requesting an in-district transfer from the student’s home school site to another elementary site within the district must complete and submit the Ponca City Public Schools in-district transfer application electronically....
Blackwell Wrestling Club Holding Championship Ring Fundraiser
The Blackwell Wrestling Club is raising funds to buy championship rings for this year’s Blackwell High School wrestling team. This year, the team became the 2023 Oklahoma State Champions for 3A wrestling. The club will be selling their famous menu of loaded baked potatoes this Saturday, April 29th from 8 am to...
Ken Bellmard to speak at NOC commencement May 6
Attorney Ken Bellmard will address candidates for graduation at Northern Oklahoma College commencement exercises Saturday, May 6.
NOC Tonkawa candidates will march into Foster-Piper Fieldhouse on the Tonkawa campus at 9:30 a.m. on May 6.
That same day NOC Enid and Stillwater candidates will enter Briggs Auditorium on the Enid...
Ponca Schools Announce Early Registration for Pre-K Students
The district is offering early registration for Pre-K students entering the 2023-2024 school year. Parents and guardians may register PreK students at 613 E. Grand at the Board of Education building. Required documents include a birth certificate, an up-to-date shot record (or exemption form signed), and proof of residence in the form...
Bill Providing Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees Passes House
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, on Tuesday passed legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time state employees following the birth or adoption of a child.
Under Senate Bill 193, mothers must be full-time state employees for at least two years before being...
Cowley College to hold 100th Commencement on May 6
A total of 484 students will be candidates for graduation Saturday, May 6, when Cowley College holds its 100th Commencement exercises.The Commencement exercises will be held at 10 a.m. inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. Individuals requiring special seating at Commencement should plan to arrive no later than 9:40 a.m.Two hundred eighty-seven students are expected to...
David Frees Honored for 20 Years at St. Lukes
Pastor David Frees starts our weekdays with a morning prayer, Monday - Friday at just about 7:45 on 104.7 The Bull. We are thankful for David...and we're not alone.From the church
Birnbaum New Po-Hi Boys Basketball Coach
Pending approval by the Ponca City Board of Education, Jacob Birnbaum has been named the new boys head basketball coach for Ponca City High School.
Jacob is a 2016 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 2020 graduate of Newman University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He graduated with a GPA...
Blackwell Tourism announces Cinco de Mayo Celebration
The Blackwell Tourism Board is making plans for a huge inaugural Cinco de Mayo celebration. The event will be held Friday May 5 at the Livestock building of the Blackwell Fairgrounds from 6pm until 10pm.Food, activities and fun for all ages is planned. Traditional games with prizes, Piñata fun, the limbo and a bounce...
Blood Drive Thursday Afternoon in Blackwell
Give the gift of life Thursday April 27th in Blackwell! Every donor will receive their choice of T-shirt and one free entry to the OKC Zoo!The Drive ill be held from 2 – 5 p.m. in the Kay Room at
