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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR THE APRIL 4, 2023 ELECTION

Friday, March 3

March 10, 2023 is the last day to apply for voter registration or make any changes in order to be eligible to vote in the April 4, 2023 Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Voters in Kay County will be voting on School Board Seats for Kildare,... Read More.

Two Po-Hi Students Named Academic All-Staters

Thursday, March 2

Congratulations to Ponca City’s 2023 Academic All-Staters Emma Gertken and Savannah Valgora. These students are two of the 100 public high school seniors selected from hundreds of nominations statewide. The 2023 Academic All-State class is the 37th to be selected by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. Since the award program’s inception... Read More.

Ponca City’s Shamrock Run March 18th

Thursday, March 2

Gather your family, friends or co-workers for the 1st Annual RecPlex Shamrock Run! Prize awarded for best group costume-the crazier the better! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age division. Register by March 12 to receive a shirt on race day. The Shamrock... Read More.

Ponca City Spring Cleanup Set For April 22nd-29th

Thursday, March 2

Ponca City’s Annual Spring Cleanup will be held April 22 thru April 29 for Ponca City residents. Solid Waste crews will pick up most trash and haul it away, or residents can haul it to the landfill themselves and get rid of it for free. Ponca City Utility customers... Read More.

A Purple Affair, Benefit for Survivor Resource Network, Saturday March 4th

Thursday, March 2

A Purple Affair - a night of Food, Fashion and Fun, and the most important fundraiser of the year for Ponca City’s Survivor Resource Network, will be held at Osage Casino Event Center this Saturday, March 4th, starting at 6pm. It’s THE fashion show of the season - where... Read More.

Free Spay & Neuter Clinic in Ponca March 7-10

Thursday, March 2

The Good fix, a free spay and neuter program, is returning to Marland’s Place next week, March 7-10th with a limit of 250 pets per day. Drop off starts at 7:30 in the morning with pick up later in the day. First come first served. Sponsor include the Northern... Read More.

Spring Ladies Night in Downtown Ponca Friday March 3

Thursday, March 2

Spring Ladies Night is in full swing on Friday, March 3rd. From 5-9pm, local downtown businesses join together for a night of treats, sips, specials, and savings! This is an event designed for women to shop and get lots of special deals- and even grab a bite to eat... Read More.

“Shop Ponca First” Receipt Campaign & Giveaway Starts Wednesday

Tuesday, January 31

The Ponca City Chamber has announced the return of their annual "Shop Ponca First" receipt campaign to encourage shopping local.Starting tomorrow (Feb. 1) save your receipts, write your name and phone number on the back, and drop them off at the Chamber Office.On Tuesday, Feb. 28th at 5 p.m.... Read More.

Filing Begins for Offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa

Tuesday, January 31

Candidates interested in filing for office in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2023. Carol Leaming, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and submitted to the County... Read More.

Rep. John Pfeiffer: Preparing for the Legislative Session

Monday, January 30

The First Session of the 59th Legislature begins at noon Feb. 6 with the governor delivering his annual State of the State Address. The governor will outline his hopes for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. It's up to the Legislature, however, to determine appropriations for state agencies to fund... Read More.

OSU Has Very “Grounded” Connection to This Week’s NFL Games

Wednesday, January 25

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, January 25, 2023) — The NFL’s final two playoff games this Sunday, Jan. 29 will be played on football fields with a base of turfgrass developed at Oklahoma State University. The Philadelphia Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers and the Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals, both on... Read More.

Wildcat Wednesday at East Middle School

Wednesday, January 25

As East Middle School students continue to focus on the Wildcat Way, Sergeant Kincaid spoke to EMS students about the three types of discipline: active, reactive and proactive. He practices Jiu-Jitsu in a local dojo which is a method of proactive discipline. At the end of the presentation this morning,... Read More.