Kal Cloonan opens new Central Cafe in Ponca’s City Central Building

Thursday morning, The Ponca City Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Central Cafe located in the City Central Building at Central and 5th Street. Cutting the ribbon is owner Kal Cloonan. Holding the ribbon are Brooke Jones and Jessica Thaxton-Ross. Kal offers smoothies, coffee, vegan food and other great items.  Juice...food...love! ...

Po-Hi’s Rylee Strah signs with Rose State

Rylee Strah has signed a letter to play volleyball this fall with Rose State College. Pictured, front row from left, are mom Simone Strah, Rylee Strah and dad David Strah, and back row, Po-Hi coach Jennie Hinterreiter and Rose State coach Katelin Shay. 
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Estes Votes Against Bill To Create Active Shooter Alert System

U.S. Rep. Ron Estes voted against a bill Wednesday that would create a public alert system for active shooter situations.Estes, a Republican, represents Kansas' 4th Congressional District, which includes Cowley County.The bill, H.R.6538, is titled the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 and

Tonkawa Utility Customers to pay higher bills in August and September

The following is regarding Tonkawa residents upcoming utility bills.The City of Tonkawa just received the June electric bill from OMPA. Comparing June of 2021 to June of 2022, there was more than a 30% increase. This was mainly due to the number of kilowatts purchased, however, there was also a substantial increase in fuel...

Wholesale Power Prices Impacting Ponca City Energy Customers

High wholesale power prices are impacting Ponca City Energy customer bills and may continue to do so into the near future. These high costs are being felt nationwide and are a combination of a series of factors, most notably high natural gas prices and historic demand.For its short-term outlook, the Energy Information Administration reported...
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Former Cowley College Throwers Qualify For Highland Games In Germany

By RAMA PEROOTwo of the top throwers in the history of the Cowley College women’s track and field program, Courtney Gougler and Jamesia Milton, are on their way to the International Highland Games Federation Women's Amateur World Championships in Windeck, Germany, on August 20.In the fall of 2021, Milton and Gougler competed in the...

Registration deadline set for July 29 for August elections

July 29  is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 23 Runoff Primary Election, and the Tonkawa School Bond Election.Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years...
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