Author: Lyman James
Southwestern Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Residence Hall
All hands were on deck Tuesday afternoon in Winfield on the campus of Southwestern College for a groundbreaking ceremony.The 94-bed three-story residence hall, yet to be named, will open in the fall of 2023, according to a press release from SC. The facility will be built on the open lot on the south side...
Kay County Health Department providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center in July
The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 14 and July 21 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (DTap, IPV, MMR/Varicella, Tdap, HPV, & MCV and Covid). In order to receive vaccines a legal guardian must be present.All required vaccines will...
Early voting starts Thursday
Early voting will be held at the Kay County Election Board (basement of the Kay County Courthouse) June 23-25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.June 28 is Primary Election Day with Aug. 23 as the Primary Run-Off Day.Both local legislators drew...
PCPS Construction Projects This Summer
Summer projects are in full swing across Ponca City Public Schools. With the passing of the Oct. 12, 2021 bond issue, Ponca City Schools has been working diligently in completing phase one of the construction projects by the start of school on Aug. 24.Several large and small projects are happening simultaneously across the community....
PCPS announces new Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Miguel Wickert, MA, (CSCS*D, RSCC, TSAC-F) has been named the new Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board approval. Coach Wickert is replacing Antonio Fowlkes who held the position for the past three years. Coach Wickert has a diverse coaching background and has worked with professional athletes through youth levels.Coach...
Cowley College, Ark City High School Partner For Basketball Camp
A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp.The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium.According to a press release from Cowley, Ponca City High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City...
Job Fair Scheduled on June 23
Ponca City Public Schools will host a Support Staff Job Fair this Thursday, June 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 613 East Grand Avenue.A variety of support staff positions are available including bus drivers, bus aides, secretaries, custodians, paraprofessionals, child nutrition, Wildcat safety and substitutes.Those attending the event are asked to bring names...
Oklahoma Promise applications due June 30
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 2021-22 school year to apply for the program.June 30 is the last day for those students to enroll in...
NOC participants shine at Miss Oklahoma Pageant
Four Northern Oklahoma College students participated in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant in Tulsa June 7-11.Miss NOC Tonkawa Emma Valgora received a $500 non-finalist talent award, a $500 dreamer award (given by the judges for a young lady that stood out in interview and impressed the judges), and a $1,000 non-finalist award. Valgora is from...
WNH Announces ‘Cornhole For A Cause’ Play For Paramedics Tournament In Winfield Saturday
The inaugural Play for Paramedics Cornhole Tournament benefitting a new paramedic scholarship at Cowley College will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Broadway Sports Complex in Winfield before the Midwest Moos collegiate baseball game, according to a press release Monday from William Newton Hospital.EagleMed Winfield has joined forces with...
Ark Valley Players To Hold Auditions For ‘Cotton Patch Gospel’ Musical
The Ark Valley Players announced open auditions for "Cotton Patch Gospel."According to a press release from the Ark City-based community theatre, the production is described as "rollicking, foot-stomping" and "hand-clapping."Auditions will be held June 27 and 28 7 p.m. in the Burford South Classroom at 118 South Summit Street.Director Dejon Ewing is searching for...
