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OSDH reporting 238 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Thursday, April 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 238 new COVID-19 cases for their update on Wednesday.Oklahoma's seen 445,963 COVID-19 cases as 10,122 cases are active. 45 new virus-related deaths were documented to put the state's CDC provisional death toll to 8,189. According to OSDH, the state's 7-day average COVID-19 case count is 239.Locally,...

Two Ponca City residents arrested in Arkansas City

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City Police Department apprehended two Ponca City, Oklahoma, residents Friday on drug and theft charges following a shoplifting complaint.Destinay Marie Burks, 31, was arrested on suspicion of two felony counts of possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of no driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia...

Mavs beat Holmes, march on at NJCAA Tournament

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

HUTCHINSON, Kansas – Tyrel Morgan and JD Ray combined for 50 points as NOC raced past Holmes (MS) 77-66 Tuesday night at the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. The win was the Mav's 13th straight. The #2 Mavs (24-1) face #10 Coffeyville (24-3) at 2 p.m. on Thursday....

Tonkawa Film Festival set for May 21-22

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2021 "Tonkawa Film Festival" on Saturday, May 22 starting at 12 p.m. in downtown Tonkawa!You can enjoy the one-of-a-kind Film Festival parade including visiting Filmmakers from around the world.They are looking for fun and unusual entrants for the parade. If that's you, please email...

NOC Spring Concert April 27

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts presents a Spring Concert Tuesday, April 27 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The NOC Concert Band, College Choir, and Chamber Singers will be performing. The choir will be performing selections on Hope, Chamber Singers: Making of...

NOC girls’ basketball camp announced

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

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...

Two Garfield Students Win Prizes for Reading

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

At Garfield they are currently reading “The One and Only Ivan” as thei One Book One School. They are asking comprehension questions, having students turn in answers, and drawing for prizes. This week Karsen Garrett and Zoey...

Ailey pitches, powers NOC past Rich Mountain

Tuesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs split a pair of conference softball games with Rich Mountain (AR) on Monday. The Mavs won the first game 8-3 and lost the nightcap 14-6. In Game 1, Lynsey Ailey hit her 18th home run of the season and pitched a complete game...

Oklahoma legislative update and Ponca Politics meeting set for April 23 at City Central

Tuesday, April 20 by Lyman James

You're invited to join the Ponca City Chamber Friday, April 23 at noon in the Summit Room at the City Central Building located at Central and 5th Street. They will have an Oklahoma legislative update with Senator Bill Coleman, Rep. Ken Luttrell and Rep. John Pfeiffer. It will...

Congratulations to the PCPS April Employee Recognition Award Winners

Tuesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to congratulate their April, 2021 Employee Recognition Award Winners. Certified Employee of the Month is Jessica Wyckoff, Special Education Teacher at Union Elementary. The Support Employee of the Month is Chyrl Gillespie, Receptionist at the Central Administration Building. The April Friend of Education is Daniel Sherron...

PTC Offers Summer Camp and Academies

Tuesday, April 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK- Pioneer Technology Center's (PTC) Summer Camp and Academies are filling up as parents enroll their students to learn valuable skills they can apply in future careers. Summer Camp, scheduled June 1st through June 3rd, is for students completing 5th and 6th grade. They will learn problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and...

Distance Learning Days for Po-Hi Seniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen

Tuesday, April 20 by Lyman James

April 21 will be a distance learning day for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors. These groups will NOT report to school buildings. Those students should follow the distance learning procedures provided by their teachers on Google Classroom.Sack lunches will be distributed on the 5th Street side of Po-Hi 11:00-12:30 for any students wishing to come...