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Southwestern Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Residence Hall

Wednesday, June 22

All hands were on deck Tuesday afternoon in Winfield on the campus of Southwestern College for a groundbreaking ceremony.The 94-bed three-story residence hall, yet to be named, will open in the fall of 2023, according to a press release from SC. The facility will be built on the open... Read More.

Kay County Health Department providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center in July

Wednesday, June 22

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 14 and July 21 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (DTap, IPV, MMR/Varicella, Tdap, HPV, & MCV and Covid). In order to receive vaccines a legal guardian must... Read More.

Early voting starts Thursday

Wednesday, June 22

Early voting will be held at the Kay County Election Board (basement of the Kay County Courthouse) June 23-25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.June 28 is Primary Election Day with Aug. 23 as the Primary... Read More.

PCPS Construction Projects This Summer

Wednesday, June 22

Summer projects are in full swing across Ponca City Public Schools. With the passing of the Oct. 12, 2021 bond issue, Ponca City Schools has been working diligently in completing phase one of the construction projects by the start of school on Aug. 24.Several large and small projects are... Read More.

PCPS announces new Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Wednesday, June 22

Miguel Wickert, MA, (CSCS*D, RSCC, TSAC-F) has been named the new Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board approval. Coach Wickert is replacing Antonio Fowlkes who held the position for the past three years. Coach Wickert has a diverse coaching background and has worked with... Read More.

Cowley College, Ark City High School Partner For Basketball Camp

Tuesday, June 21

A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp.The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium.According to a press release from Cowley, Ponca City High School finished second behind... Read More.

Job Fair Scheduled on June 23

Tuesday, June 21

Ponca City Public Schools will host a Support Staff Job Fair this Thursday, June 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 613 East Grand Avenue.A variety of support staff positions are available including bus drivers, bus aides, secretaries, custodians, paraprofessionals, child nutrition, Wildcat safety and substitutes.Those attending the event... Read More.

Oklahoma Promise applications due June 30

Monday, June 20

The deadline for a popular state scholarship program is quickly approaching for Oklahoma students who just completed eighth, ninth, tenth or 11th grade. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th-graders in the 2021-22 school year to apply for the program.June 30 is the last day for... Read More.

NOC participants shine at Miss Oklahoma Pageant

Monday, June 20

Four Northern Oklahoma College students participated in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant in Tulsa June 7-11.Miss NOC Tonkawa Emma Valgora received a $500 non-finalist talent award, a $500 dreamer award (given by the judges for a young lady that stood out in interview and impressed the judges), and a $1,000... Read More.

WNH Announces ‘Cornhole For A Cause’ Play For Paramedics Tournament In Winfield Saturday

Monday, June 20

The inaugural Play for Paramedics Cornhole Tournament benefitting a new paramedic scholarship at Cowley College will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Broadway Sports Complex in Winfield before the Midwest Moos collegiate baseball game, according to a press release Monday from William Newton Hospital.EagleMed... Read More.

Ark Valley Players To Hold Auditions For ‘Cotton Patch Gospel’ Musical

Monday, June 20

The Ark Valley Players announced open auditions for "Cotton Patch Gospel."According to a press release from the Ark City-based community theatre, the production is described as "rollicking, foot-stomping" and "hand-clapping."Auditions will be held June 27 and 28 7 p.m. in the Burford South Classroom at 118 South Summit Street.Director... Read More.

Cowley County Amateur Radio Club To Host Field Day Event June 25

Monday, June 20

The Cowley County Amateur Radio Club, in cooperation with Cowley County Emergency Management, will host an Amateur Radio Field Day event on Saturday, June 25, in the Pecan Grove area at the Winfield Fairgrounds.According to a press release from Cowley County Emergency Management, the event will be from 1-7 p.m.... Read More.