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OHP Dive Team and Ponca City PD recover vehicle from Lake Ponca

Friday, March 12

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Dive Team assisted Ponca City PD Wednesday in recovering a vehicle from Lake Ponca. The vehicle was a 2000 Ford Explorer that had been reported stolen out of Ponca City in 2009. OHP's dive team routinely assists law enforcement partners with their expertise in underwater... Read More.

Mary Rigdon Retires from the Pioneer Tech Board of Education

Thursday, March 11

Ponca City, OK--------- The Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Board of Education accepted the resignation of Mary Rigdon, long-time board member and current Vice Clerk at this month’s board meeting. “We have been blessed with Mary's 24 years of service to Pioneer Technology Center. Her leadership and dedication as a board member... Read More.

OSDH reporting 694 new COVID-19 cases and 646 recoveries Thursday

Thursday, March 11

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 694 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday. Oklahoma's seen 430,944 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started. There are 11,677 active COVID-19 cases which is 48 more than Wednesday.OSDH is reporting that the death toll remains at 4,701 and the provisional CDC... Read More.

NOC students connect with legislators on Higher Education Day

Thursday, March 11

Students from Oklahoma’s state system institutions and members of the public higher education community across the state connected with area legislators Tuesday, March 9, during a virtual advocacy day to promote the value and importance of higher education in Oklahoma. Northern Oklahoma College had a total of 36... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Upcoming Calendar Reminders

Thursday, March 11

The Ponca City Public School District would like to remind students and parents that Friday, March 12, 2021 is an in-person school day. It had previously been designated as a distance learning day on the district calendar but was converted later. March 15-19, 2021 is Spring Break for all Oklahoma... Read More.

Junior High Spring Sport Athletics Return for Ponca City Public Schools

Thursday, March 11

Monday, March 22, 2021, seventh grade athletes will return to practice and competition. Athletes that will be returning are in-season Spring Sports. In addition to seventh grade athletes, all Junior High Spring sport athletes will return to competition. Athletes will need an OSSAA Physical Form completed before participating. The OSSAA... Read More.

NOC Instructors of the Year named

Thursday, March 11

Northern Oklahoma College students selected instructors Cathy Ballard, Brian Baird, and Scott Harmon as the top instructors for 2020-21. Instructors are selected based on the results of a survey with 221 students responding on which teacher helped them learn better than any other and what the teacher did... Read More.

Pfizer vaccination POD at Otoe-Missouria Tribe on Friday

Thursday, March 11

The Oklahoma Health Department will hold a Pfizer Vaccine POD at the Otoe-Missouria Tribe east of Red Rock on Friday, March 12.The state vaccination portal is now open for those who wish to book an appointment at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov. Otoe-Missouria tribal members & their family can call 580-723-4466 extension 284... Read More.

Ponca City’s Spring Cleanup will be held April 10-17

Thursday, March 11

Spring Cleanup will be held April 10 thru April 17 for Ponca City residents. Solid Waste crews will pick up most trash and haul it away, or residents can haul it to the landfill themselves and get rid of it for free.City Collections Crews will pick up any extra items... Read More.

CDC Vaccination guidelines and how to register in Oklahoma

Thursday, March 11

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION Registration for a vaccination appointment can be made using the OSDH link: https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov. Some local pharmacies are also scheduling appointments.CDC’s NEW GUIDANCE FOR VACCINATED PEOPLE COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick. Based on what we know about COVID19 vaccines, people who have been... Read More.

NOC Process Technology and Engineering Technology Programs

Thursday, March 11

Northern Oklahoma College has a number of different programs that can help students achieve their goals in working in a variety of Oklahoma Industries. Courses taken at NOC can help individuals learn about a variety of career paths and gain skills needed by local employers. NOC works with a... Read More.

High winds lead to injury collision west of Pawhuska

Wednesday, March 10

A personal injury collision occurred at 1:43 p.m. Wednesday on County Road N3660 approximately 3/10TH mile north of State Highway 11, approximately 8 mile west of Pawhuska in Osage County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's report, Caleb G. Drummond, 21, of Pawhuska was driving a 2007 Himmat Fire Truck... Read More.