28th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament May 26th

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma will host the 28th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, May 26th, at the Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 am, and snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the morning.After the tournament, an... Read More.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 13th

Ponca City and other area letter carriers invite you to take part in the largest one-day food drive in the country on Saturday May 13.  All you have to do is pick up some extra non-perishable food items when you shop and leave them out for your carrier that... Read More.

Po-Hi Excellence: Savannah Valgora named National Merit Finalist

Savannah Valgora has been named a National Merit Finalist for 2023. She is the daughter of Jill Valgora.  She plans to attend Oklahoma State University, major in psychology pre-law and plans to attend law school after graduation.  Congratulations Savannah!
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NOC Girls’ Basketball Camp Announced

Applications are now being accepted for the Lady Mavs girls’ summer basketball camps at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, according to Coach Greg Krause, camp director.   “Summer is the best time to work on individual skills and fundamentals,” he advises. “Basketball teaches the value of improving as an individual, as well... Read More.

Estrada Named Lady Cat Basketball Coach

Mica Estrada has been named the new head coach for the Lady Cat basketball program, pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education. She has served as the varsity assistant basketball coach for Ponca City Public Schools since August 2017. Mica attended Oklahoma Christian University from 2010-2014, graduating with... Read More.
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Upcoming Blood Drives in the Region

See the schedule below DATE, 2023 ─ Smile, summer is just around the corner! Get ready by giving blood with Our Blood Institute at a local blood drive and help save a life!Our Blood Institute (OBI) will hold a blood drive with SPONSOR on DAY, DATE, from TIME to TIME at... Read More.

OK House Votes Yes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

The Oklahoma House this week unanimously passed a bill that will open Oklahoma Promise scholarships to students with intellectual disabilities.Senate Bill 322 creates the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act - Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund to provide students with intellectual disabilities tuition grants for attending comprehensive transition... Read More.
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Four NOC Nursing finalists for DAISY Award

Northern Oklahoma College Nursing faculty members will be honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty at the NOC 2023 Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony Saturday, May 6, at Briggs Auditorium at NOC Enid.The Nurses Pinning begins at 6 p.m.Finalists include Brian Baird, Marriya Wright, Jenifer Lancaster and Dr. Marie... Read More.

New Kayak Rental Kiosk Available at Lake Ponca

The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Phillips 66, is pleased to announce a new kayak rental kiosk available at Lake Ponca, located south of the swim beach on Checkstand Road.  The self-contained, self-serve kiosk further advances the shared goals of the two entities, providing Ponca City with... Read More.