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Comedian Tavin Dillard RETURNS to the Kay County Amphitheater

Tuesday, July 18

Due to overwhelming demand from the community, the Newkirk Arts Council is thrilled to announce that comedian Tavin Dillard will be on stage at the Kay County Amphitheater on Saturday, July 22 at 8:30 pm.Tavin Dillard is a renowned comedian who gained popularity by creating hilarious comedy videos on... Read More.

NOC Finishes Renovations on PTEC Building- Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for tomorrow!

Tuesday, July 18

Northern Oklahoma College, the premier educational institution in North Central Oklahoma, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the renovations to the Process Technology (PTEC) building at its Tonkawa campus. They are delighted to invite the public to join in celebrating this momentous occasion at the ribbon-cutting ceremony... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting & Open House for New Ponca City Police Station

Tuesday, July 18

The City of Ponca City and the Ponca City Police Department will have a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new Ponca City Police Station, on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 2:00 p.m. followed by the Open... Read More.

Master Gardener Class Offered this Fall in Ponca City

Monday, July 17

Do you have the opposite of a green thumb? Do houseplants audibly screams when you enter the room? Well Kay County OSU Extension may have the class and organization for you! Become an OSU Master Gardener by attending 11 once a week classes by professors, and state specialist from... Read More.

Police Announce Child Abuse Arrest in Ponca

Monday, July 17

From the Ponca City Police Department On July 14th, at 11:49 am. Alliance Medical staff reported that a 2-month-old had been brought in by ambulance with a suspicious head injury and was transported to OU Children’s Hospital where the child was immediately sent to surgery. Ponca City Detectives were dispatched to... Read More.

New Po-Hi Varsity Tennis Coach Named

Thursday, July 13

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Lynne Collenback has been named the head boys and girls varsity tennis coach for Ponca City High School. Collenback has been employed with PCPS as a teacher/coach/PLC lead since August of 2020. She was named the Teacher of the Month... Read More.

Washington Pre-K Center Holds Screenings for Incoming Students

Thursday, July 6

In an effort to improve the PreK Center and ensure class assignments are in the best interest of students the Administration and Teachers at The Washington PreK Center wish to offer a pre-school screening for potential Wildcat Cubs. A screening date for all PreK Wildcat Cubs who turn 4 on... Read More.

OSDH WIC Program Seeking Public Input from Oklahomans

Wednesday, July 5

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program is asking for input from individuals about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program’s Operations. Information shared with WIC will be considered for the State Plan of Program Operations for 2024. In order for comments to be considered,... Read More.

NOC Announces Boys Mavs Basketball Camp

Wednesday, July 5

Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Basketball Coach Brandon Gossett announced that a Mavs Boys Basketball Camp will be held July 24th-26th. The camp runs from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for boys in grades 1st-8th. The camp includes skills, games, awards, and special guests. The cost is $60 per athlete. You... Read More.

New Strength and Conditioning Coordinators named for PCPS

Tuesday, June 27

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Mike Montano and Amie Huster have been named Strength and Conditioning Coordinators for Ponca City Public Schools. Mike is currently employed by PCPS as a middle school math teacher at West Middle School. He has also coached the defensive line for... Read More.

Chamber’s Business After Hours this Thursday!

Tuesday, June 27

This Thursday is the Chamber’s Business After Hours starting at 5:30 hosted by Cherokee Strip Credit Union at the Carolyn Renfro Center! The event will be catered by Danny’s Barbeque Headquarters. It will feature a silent auction, raffles, and prizes. All proceeds will be donated to Hospice of North... Read More.

Summer Swim Lessons at Ambucs- Sign up by July 7th!

Monday, June 26

The American Red Cross Swim lessons are conducted by certified instructors and adapted for swimmers with little to no experience. The July session is being held Monday, July 10th- Thursday July 20th at 9, 9:45, or 10:30 AM. These lessons will be held at Ambuc Pool- 601 S 6th... Read More.