Cimarron Transit Holds Public Forum Seeking Feedback

The Cimarron Public Transit System held a public forum Thursday as they were seeking for public input. A few of the services' customers and State Rep. Ken Luttrell attended the meeting to share their thoughts about the transportation service.No big complaints were said from customers, but one suggested idea was... Read More.

TSET Approves $20,000 Grant For Tonkawa Schools

The TSET Board of Directors have approved incentive grants for schools that have passed policies to help students learn healthy habits early and promote health for students, teachers and staff through the TSET Healthy Incentive Program.Tonkawa Public Schools was awarded $20,000. TSET funds were awarded to 21 school districts... Read More.

Fundraising Continues For Ponca City Humane Society

With work being divided to different people, the task at hand seems small. Raising $1.4 million to expand and renovate the existing Ponca City Humane Society is a big task with much work already accomplished. Over $1 million of the campaign goal is either on deposit or pledged to... Read More.
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Ponca City Library Announces Computer Classes Schedule

The Ponca City Library will be offering computer classes starting Monday, Feb. 4 and will continue through March 11. Classes will take place each Monday morning from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.During these times, computer center will be closed to the general public. You can register for classes at... Read More.

Filing To Open Monday For Tonkawa City Council Positions

Two of the three incumbents in the Tonkawa city elections this year have previously announced that they will be seeking re-election. The annual city election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2. Filings for the election will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 4-6, at the county... Read More.
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PCPS Elementary Schools Celebrate 100 Days of School

Elementary schools in the Ponca City Public School district celebrated the 100th day of school, which was January 31, 2019. Washington Prekindergarten students are shown making the number 100, and the staff from Trout has really aged! They greeted children as 100 year old teachers.

Pioneer Technology Nurses Teach Woodland’s Students Best Hand-washing Techniques

Nursing students from Pioneer Technology visited Woodlands Elementary to lead hand-washing clinics in all classes. Students were taught best hand-washing techniques to prevent the spread of germs and disease. Students took turns practicing as the nurses coached them through the process. They even learned a catchy hand-washing song.Pictured top... Read More.

Lincoln fifth grade students win reading challenge

The fifth grade classes at Lincoln and Union Elementary schools in Ponca City recently held a reading challenge. The goal was to earn the most AR points. The school with the least amount of points had to take a bus to the other school and serve all the fifth... Read More.
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Make the right calls – do not drink and drive this weekend

This weekend brings the biggest football game in the nation on Sunday, and people are sure to celebrate. No matter who you're rooting for, we can all agree that drinking and driving is a bad play call. That's why the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is teaming up with numerous law... Read More.

Tonkawa’s Dallin Hacker selected to All-State

Dallen Hacker of the 2018 Class A State Football Champions Tonkawa Buccaneers has been named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State football team. Hacker, who is a four-year starter for Tonkawa, was placed on the East Team's offensive unit as a lineman. The All-State team is picked from among... Read More.

101 Wild West Rodeo Announcer To Take The Big Stage In Texas

Garrett Yearigan, who is known for announcing the 101 Wild West Rodeo in Ponca City the last two years, has been chosen to work the 2019 RFD-TV's "The American," which will be held March 2-3 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It is the richest weekend in rodeo with... Read More.