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Overturned Semi Truck Friday Morning On Cimmarron Turnpike South Of Pawnee

Friday, March 6

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to an overturned semi truck accident at 3:18 a.m. Friday morning along at mile marker 38 along the Cimmarron Turnpike, one mile east of the State Highway 18 exit south of Pawnee.Both eastbound lanes of the Cimmarron Turnpike were then closed. As of 6...

PCPS Mourning the Loss of Staff Member

Thursday, March 5

From Mary Ladd at Ponca City Public Schools."The Ponca City Public School District is mourning the loss of a member of our school family. Elaine (Nikki) McGee, the Guidance Office Secretary at Po-Hi, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 4. Please pray for comfort...

Absentee Voters Should Apply Now For April 7 School And Municipal Elections

Thursday, March 5

Voters in Kay County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7, 2020 School and Municipal Elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Chery Howard said today. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Last Day To Register For Blackwell and Kildare Schools Election Is March 13

Thursday, March 5

Friday, March 13, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7, 2020 Blackwell School District I-45, and Kildare School District C-50 Elections, also the Blackwell Municipal, and Newkirk Municipal Elections in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl...

he Ponca City Public School District Offers Education and Resources Regarding the Corona Virus

Thursday, March 5

The Ponca City Public Schools recognize the need to further educate and protect our students and staff in regards to safety and health. The International and National concerns with the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is ramping up and we must be prepared.According to the Oklahoma State Health Department, there are...

Mavs sweep Hesston in doubleheader

Wednesday, March 4

HESSTON, Kansas --The 4th ranked Northern Oklahoma College swept Hesston (KS) in a doubleheader Tuesday 6-3 and 18-1. NOC (17-2) out hit the Larks 19-13 and had seven extra base hits to two for Hesston. Sean Klein homered in Game 1 and doubled and...

Lake Ponca Trail Project Progresses

Wednesday, March 4

Work is progressing on the Lake Ponca Trail project. The project will consist of approximately 5,720 linear feet of 10-foot-wide ADA accessible concrete walking trail, striping, lighting, signage and landscaping located in Lake Ponca Park, between LA Cann Drive and Check Stand Road.ODOT...

NOC Mavs at Region Tournament Thursday, Lady mavs end season at NEO

Wednesday, March 4

The NOC Mavericks face Seminole in the NJCAA Region 2 Tournament Thursday at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. The 7th ranked Mavs (27-3) ended the regular season in a tie for second place in Region 2 at 13-3...

Union Kindergarten and 1st Grade Presented “Let’s Read and Sing with Dr. Seuss Music Program

Wednesday, March 4

Under the director of long-time music teacher Nancy Taylor, Union Elementary kindergarten and 1st grade students recently presented “Let’s Read and Sing with Dr. Seuss’” Music Program held at Union Elementary School.

Po-Hi Student Council Presents Check to Peachtree Landing

Wednesday, March 4

Ponca City High School Student Council hosted their annual Wild Week celebration this past November. During this week, they hosted school and community events, such as dodgeball and video game tournaments, a bingo night and t-shirt sales to raise money for a local United Way organization. This year, they...

East Middle School Transitional Meeting and Enrollment Update for the 2020-2021 School Year

Wednesday, March 4

East Middle School in Ponca City is hosting a meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 for parents and students that will be transitioning into the 8th Grade for the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting will be held in the East Middle School auditorium. The meeting will...

PCPS Wildcat Academy Announces Their February Student of the Month Megan Breedlove

Wednesday, March 4

Megan Breedlove has been selected as the February Student of the Month for Wildcat Academy. Megan was selected by her teachers because of her attendance and strong work ethic. Megan is at school early every morning, and she has not missed a single day this school year. She works...