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Ponca City Class of 2022 Top 10 academic students honored at the Top 10 Tea

Monday, April 25

The Ponca City Class of 2022 Top 10 academic students were honored on Sunday, April 24 at the Top 10 Tea for their wonderful academic achievements. All of the Top 10 students earned the commendation of valedictorian. Pictured, front row from left, Margaret Blackstar, Jenna Stockton (#2 Valedictorian), Aubry... Read More.

Lawsuit on the horizon after fatal oil rig accident near Blackwell

Monday, April 25

KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City reports that a family is grieving the loss of a loved one as another family hopes for a full recovery for theirs after a maintenance rig tipped over near Blackwell in early April. Now, a lawsuit may be on the horizon. Although an official lawsuit has... Read More.

Ponca Politics session to be held today

Friday, April 22

Ponca Politics will hold an Oklahoma Legislators Forum today in the Commission Chamber of City Hall, from noon to 1 p.m. Speakers are Representative Pfeiffer, Representative Luttrell, and Senator Coleman. Ponca Politics will be rebroadcast for viewing via: the City of Ponca City’s web page, Facebook page... Read More.

Duncan man injured in Wednesday morning accident near Nash

Thursday, April 21

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that one man was injured in a single vehicle accident Wednesday morning in southwestern Grant County. The accident happened at around 10:10 a.m. on State Highway 132 at Comanche Road, about 5 miles southeast of Nash. Christopher Wayne Wilkinson, 46, of Duncan was driving a... Read More.

Ponca City Resident arrested for Child Pornography

Thursday, April 21

On 4/21/2022, Ponca City Police Department investigators arrested Ponca City Resident, 39 year old George Robert Castanon for Manufacturing and Possessing Child Pornography and Felony charges of Peeping Tom. On 4/19/2022, Castanon’s girlfriend found disturbing content on a portable media storage device owned by Castanon. When she viewed the content,... Read More.

OSSAA Expands Football Playoffs

Thursday, April 21

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) approved a proposal on Wednesday from the Oklahoma Football Coaches Association and the Oklahoma Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association to add four teams to the playoffs in Classes 6A-I and 6A-II. As a result, each of the two districts in 6A-I and 6A-II will... Read More.

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Informational Meeting set for Thursday

Wednesday, April 20

The Ponca City Public Schools will be holding an informational meeting for parents of upcoming PreK and Kindergarten students on Thursday, April 21, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to share pertinent information with parents of 4- 5-year-old students who will be attending PCPS during the upcoming 2022-2023... Read More.

Po-Hi announces top 20 of the Class of 2022

Wednesday, April 20

Ponca City High School announces the top 20 of the Class of 2022!! Students who have achieved the rank of top 10 graduating earn the Valedictorian Commendation, and students who have achieved the rank of 11-20 earn the Salutatorian Commendation. The ranking for Top 20 is based on grade point average.

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod today

Wednesday, April 20

The Otoe-Missouria Community Building will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for adults and minors. They will be offering 1st and 2nd dose vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J to those who qualify. Please bring your vaccine card... Read More.

City of Ponca City provides update on Broadband service

Wednesday, April 20

The construction bid for Phase 4 and 5 has been awarded to Trans-Tel Central, LLC, headquartered in Norman, OK. They are in the process of setting up the offices and warehouse, and anticipate beginning the actual construction process on 4/25/22. Phase 4 and 5 consist of all homes and businesses... Read More.

Perry Chamber of Commerce seeking leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday, April 20

The Perry Chamber of Commerce is seeking a talented, passionate, leader to serve in the role of Chief Executive Officer. The mission of the Perry Chamber is to support, advocate and provide networking opportunities for individuals and businesses in the communities we serve. The city of Perry is the largest... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day coming up on Saturday

Tuesday, April 19

This upcoming Saturday, April 23, is Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. This is your chance to bring in those unwanted items you may have around your home or garage that you may not know how to safely dispose of. The Ponca City Phillips 66 Refinery is partnering with the City... Read More.