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Ponca City Housing Authority Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday

The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ponca City Housing Authority located at 201 E. Broadway. Katie Larssen is the new manager and is cutting the ribbon along with Tabitha Thompson, Julie Cartwright and Dwain West.

Ponca City Ushers In The Holiday Season this Friday Nov. 18

Ponca City officially steps into the Holiday Season this Friday with plenty of activities downtown.  At 6:30, you’re invited to come out for the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree at City Hall, and then it’s opening night for the new “Ice On The Plaza” synthetic ice-skating rink at... Read More.

OG&E Invests $30,000 To Fund Teacher’s Projects for the 2022-2023 School Year

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 15, 2022) – As a first-year teacher at Arthur Elementary School last year, Sarahi Garcia-Acosta knew it was important for her classroom to be equipped with resources and materials to make learning exciting for her students. While the school was able to provide some support and Garcia-Acosta paid for some new classroom supplies out of her own... Read More.
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AllianceHealth Ponca City Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

PONCA CITY, Okla., (November 16, 2022) – AllianceHealth Ponca City received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates AllianceHealth Ponca City’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.“I am extremely proud by our ‘A’ safety grade, our medical staff,... Read More.

Recap: Ponca City Board of Commissioners Meeting of Nov. 14

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 14, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Lanita Chapman, Commissioner Shasta Scott and Commissioner Paul Taylor were present.  Commissioner Rob Bodick was absent. Ceremonies and Proclamations Under... Read More.

Three Ponca City Grads Receive $1,000 Phelps Scholarships at NOC

William and Dorotha Phelps NOC Tonkawa Scholarship winners Brandon Jones and Antonio Perez (not pictured – Austin Payne).  All three received $1,000 scholarships for the Fall 2022 semester as part of the William W. and Dorotha L. Phelps Scholarship Fund.  (photo by John Pickard/Northern Oklahoma College) Three $1,000 scholarships were... Read More.
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Cowley Tigers demolish Top-Seeded Falcons 5-1 at National Soccer Tourney

One day after netting a hat-trick in the eighth-seeded Cowley College men’s soccer team’s opening win at the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Melbourne, FL, sophomore forward Caique Trivelato scored two more goals in the first half of the Tigers’ 5-1 win over top-seeded Daytona State on Tuesday. With the... Read More.

How Much Snow Did Oklahoma Get? And What About a White Christmas?

Western Oklahoma saw its first significant snow event of the season yesterday. 3 to 5 inches of snow occurred across the region with some amounts closer to 7 inches. The National Weather Service Office in Norman is still refining the final snowfall amounts as we receive more reports.Fun Fact... Read More.

Victims Identified in Logan County Airboat Accident

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the identities of all three victims in the November 8th fatality accident at the Guthrie Golf and Country Club in Logan County.The accident occurred just after 1 PM when an airboat filled with water due to being over capacity.  The driver, 38 year... Read More.
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Ben & Jerry to Speak at OSU Thursday

The ice cream guys, Ben and Jerry, are coming to Oklahoma State University this Thursday for a presentation, Q&A, and of course, free ice cream.  Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were invited by the Oklahoma State Speakers Board.  OSU Management professor Jennifer Coonce will moderate the Q&A session.The event... Read More.

Ponca Schools Recognize Employees of the Month and Friend of Education

The November Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards were presented Monday night during the monthly board of education meeting. Pictured, from left, John Diaz, computer technician, Support Employee of the Month; Julia Higgins, West Middle School, Certified Employee of the Month; and Terron Liles, supporter of... Read More.

Portion of State Highway 51 Named after T. Boone Pickens

A portion of State Highway 51 in Stillwater has officially been renamed in honor of the late T. Boone Pickens, prominent OSU philanthropist, alumnus and business man.  The section of roadway, running from the intersection of Country Club Road and extending west to the intersection of Karsten Creek Road... Read More.
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