Ponca Post

Woman Convicted Of Accessory To Murder Released From Prison

Monday, February 24 by Lyman James

A woman that was convicted as an accessory to murder after her son stabbed a Blackwell police officer to death has recently been released from prison after serving only six years of a 20-year sentence.According to the Blackwell Journal Tribune, Atocha Maria Beltran, the mother of convicted murderer Luis Frias, was released on Feb.... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools Releases Statement Following Comments During Basketball Game

Monday, February 24 by Lyman James

Following comments made during the introduction of the girl's district basketball game in Newkirk Friday night, Newkirk Public Schools Superintendent Brady Barnes released the following statement."While introducing players at Friday night’s girls high school basketball game, the District’s long-time announcer made an unfortunate and inappropriate personal comment concerning the names of some of the... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Present Assembly Highlighting Ponca City Humane Society

Friday, February 21 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - The East Middle School Student Council planned and orchestrated a school-wide assembly highlighting the Ponca City Humane Society during Wildcat Wednesday. Representatives from the Humane Society came to talk with students about what the Humane Society does. They brought two dogs with them to hopefully inspire students to participate more in... Read More.

Wildcat Academy Students Learn Life Skills From Local Volunteer

Friday, February 21 by Lyman James

The students at PCPS Wildcat Academy are learning life skills from local volunteer Sean Searle. He comes to the school every Thursday and teachings life skills to students. Sean says he volunteers his time to help the students deal with relationships, faith, money, careers, etc. Pictured Top Right: Mary Rathbun and Sean SearlePictured Top... Read More.

One Body Found After House Fire In Red Rock

Thursday, February 20 by Lyman James

RED ROCK< Okla. - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation(OSBI) was called in by the Noble County Sheriff's Office to assist with an investigation after a house fire occurred in Red Rock late Tuesday into early Wednesday in Red Rock.Just after midnight, a passerby noticed that a home in the 19000 block of X... Read More.

Mitchell Indicted And Will Go To Trial

Thursday, February 20 by Lyman James

PERRY, Okla. - It was decided by a judge in the Noble County Courthouse in Perry on Wednesday that a deadly police shooting case will go to trial.Blackwell Police Lieutenant John Mitchell was indicted by a grand jury last year after killing a woman, identified as Michael Godsey during a pursuit that occurred in... Read More.

NOC Lady Mavs softball drops two to MACU

Wednesday, February 19 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – Northern Oklahoma College dropped two road games Tuesday to Mid-America University JV in Oklahoma City. NOC (2-6) lost the first game 11-7 and the night cap 11-9. Rachel Rumsey had two hits and three runs batted in for the Mavs. Hallie Durkee and Katie Light added two hits each. Jenna... Read More.

Cassie Manning receives NOC Leo Canaday Scholarshi

Wednesday, February 19 by Lyman James

Cassie Manning was recognized Monday, Feb. 17 as the Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship Award recipient for the 2020-2021 academic year. Manning is a freshman Pre-Med major from Glencoe, Oklahoma. The Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship was established by Leo’s wife Pat, and through the generous support of family and friends. This scholarship provides students an... Read More.

JD Ray earns NOC Jared Weiberg Scholarship

Wednesday, February 19 by Lyman James

Freshman Northern Oklahoma College basketball player JD Ray was awarded the Jared Weiberg Endowed Scholarship for the 2020-21 Academic Year. The award was presented at NOC’s game against Murray Feb. 17. The Jared Weiberg Endowed scholarship is presented to a member of the Maverick Men’s Basketball team whose qualities include a strong work ethic,... Read More.

Warrant Issued For Ponca City Woman For Financial Exploitation

Tuesday, February 18 by Lyman James

A warrant has recently been issued for Suzanne Yvonne Spears, 51, of Ponca City.According to court documents, Spears faces two felony counts of financial exploitation of elderly/disabled adult by deception, and one felony count of conspiracy. The charges were filed on Jan. 30.At the current time, the bond for Spears is set at $15,000.

East Middle School Student Council Members Spend Week Visiting Local Nursing Homes

Tuesday, February 18 by Lyman James

East Middle School Student Council members spent a week recently visiting local nursing homes. Students brought candy for the staff and a banner to hang for Valentine’s. They distributed flowers for the residents and spent some time talking with them and listening to their stories. Student Council member Mackenzie Osborn said, “I really enjoyed making connections... Read More.

PCPS Cat Care Students Celebrate STEM Month

Tuesday, February 18 by Lyman James

Throughout the month of January, students enrolled in the district’s after-school daycare program, Cat Care, participated in activities, demonstrations, and investigations to celebrate STEM month. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.The focus of the first week included wind turbines; specifically, how they produce clean energy, why Oklahoma is a prime location for... Read More.