Blackwell’s 10th Annual Night of Lights is tonight!

Blackwell’s 10th Annual Night of Lights Christmas Parade is tonight starting at 6:30pm!  Following the parade, the Community Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at the Blackwell Event Center at the fairgrounds.  Santa will be on hand there, too, passing out candy and visit with the kids. . This...

From OSU Agriculture: Poinsettias are a long-time holiday favorite

Although the Christmas tree takes center stage in many homes for holiday decorations, the poinsettia is also a popular addition to seasonal décor. There is no other plant that symbolizes Christmas like the poinsettia.With over 100 varieties available, there’s a poinsettia that will fit almost any holiday style. Traditional...

Ponca City Parks & Rec Receives Award

Pictured above: City Manager Craig Stephenson, Marketing Specialist Dana Bright, Mayor Homer Nicholson, Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Board Member Chris Knight, Parks and Recreation Director Eric Newell and Commissioner Paul Taylor The City of Ponca City’s Parks and Recreation Department, won the 2022 Environmental Excellence Award in the municipal category for...
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The Penguins are Coming! The Penguins are Coming!

The Penguins on the Plaza Event, featuring live penguins, was originally set for last Saturday and has now been rescheduled for Saturday Dec. 10 from 1-3 in downtown Ponca City.   You don't have to wait for winter fun, though!  Hours for skating at Ice on the Plaza, Ponca's new...

Santa Surprises the Kids at Washington Pre-K Friday Morning

Santa surprised the Washington Pre-K students on Friday morning. Principal Tina Fisher said she was telling students about the upcoming Polar Night Express when there was a knock at the door and Santa appeared! Santa brought each student a ticket to attend Polar Express Night and stayed...
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Ribbon Cutting for Ro Ro’s Barbershop – Congrats!

The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ro Ro's Barbershop located at 611 E. Hartford. Cutting the ribbon is owner Mario Elston and holding the ribbon are Antral Miller and Thad Hamilton. Ro Ro's Barbershop specializes in quality customer service and providing the haircut both men and woman...

December Schedule for Ice On The Plaza

December 1st - · Door Hanging Paint Party at the Doodle Academy December 2nd - · Lighted Christmas Parade December 20th - · Kids Skate Free! 3-6pm sponsored by Cast Iron Co. & Farm House Kids Co.December 22nd - Reindeer Club 5-7pm / Two live reindeer with educational, feeding and photo opportunities. Sponsored...

Bill Filed Prohibiting Gender Transition Procedures for Young People

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, filed legislation to prohibit health care professionals from providing gender transition services to people under the age of 21. House Bill 1011 prohibits health care professionals from providing, attempting to provide or providing a referral for puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and gender reassignment...
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PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott To Retire and Lead Ponca City Chamber

Rich Cantillon, longtime CEO of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, will retire at the end of February 2023. With that announcement, a new chief executive officer has been chosen to lead the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. Pending approval at the December Ponca City Board...

Poncan to Present Two Holiday Events This Weekend

The Poncan Theater invites you to a free showing of The Polar Express this Friday after 7:30 following the lighted Christmas Parade.  The movie is sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime. Then on Saturday night at the Poncan, it’s a holiday...

Adoption Fees Just $25 Through Dec. 11 at Norther Oklahoma Humane Society

The Northern Oklahoma Humane Society, in partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation, is taking part in “Empty The Shelters – Holiday Hope” event December 1 through December 11.  There are many pets looking for new, fur-ever homes right now, and for these 11 days all adoption fees will be...