Oklahoma State’s School of Business to induct three new Hall of Fame Members

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 9, 2022) — Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business will honor three alumni — OSU President Emeritus Burns Hargis, Jay Helm and Stacy McMahan — with their induction into the school’s Hall of Fame on Nov. 11 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.The annual Spears Business Hall of Fame banquet recognizes...

Mertz Manufacturing Has Immediate Openings

Mertz Manufacturing, an industrial steel equipment manufacturer located in Ponca City since 1927, is hiring multiple people for several positions. We have immediate needs for Assembly Mechanics, Painters and Blasters, Experienced Welders, Welder Trainees for our welding school – where you are paid to learn welding skills. Mertz also needs...
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OSU Alumni Association names Dr. Ann Caine as President

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 26, 2022) — An inductee into the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame, Dr. Ann Caine will lead the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association (OSUAA), which represents more than 250,000 OSU alumni.Tuesday's announcement followed a unanimous vote by the OSUAA Board of Directors to hire Dr. Caine.The announcement marks the culmination of a search managed by an executive search firm...
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Phillips 66 College Interns get Ponca City’s Grand Tour

Rich Cantillon had the opportunity to give Phillips 66 college interns a grand tour of Ponca City. David Keathly gave a tour of the Marland Mansion. Rich took them on a driving tour including the historic Wentz Pool and Lake Ponca Recreation Area. They had lunch at the Rusty Barrell. These Phillips 66 college...

Po-Hi Class of 82 Reunion

The Po Hi Class of 82 is planning their 40th Class Reunion for the weekend of August 19th and 20th.  Cost is $30, or $50 per couple, if you register by July 15th.  After the 15th, the price goes up $10 for each person. 
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Kal Cloonan opens new Central Cafe in Ponca’s City Central Building

Thursday morning, The Ponca City Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Central Cafe located in the City Central Building at Central and 5th Street. Cutting the ribbon is owner Kal Cloonan. Holding the ribbon are Brooke Jones and Jessica Thaxton-Ross. Kal offers smoothies, coffee, vegan food and other great items.  Juice...food...love! ...

Po-Hi’s Rylee Strah signs with Rose State

Rylee Strah has signed a letter to play volleyball this fall with Rose State College. Pictured, front row from left, are mom Simone Strah, Rylee Strah and dad David Strah, and back row, Po-Hi coach Jennie Hinterreiter and Rose State coach Katelin Shay. 

Tonkawa Utility Customers to pay higher bills in August and September

The following is regarding Tonkawa residents upcoming utility bills.The City of Tonkawa just received the June electric bill from OMPA. Comparing June of 2021 to June of 2022, there was more than a 30% increase. This was mainly due to the number of kilowatts purchased, however, there was also a substantial increase in fuel...