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Otoe-Missouria Youth Become First Native American Emergency Response Team Instructors in Nation

Tuesday, January 15 by Lyman James

From Heather Payne, Otoe-Missouria Public Information Office NORMAN, Okla.--Four Otoe-Missouria tribal youth became the first Native American Teen CERT Team Instructors in the United States this weekend in Norman. CERT teams are Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They are a national program of...

Kay-9 Dog Training Club Hosting 8 Week Course

Thursday, January 10 by Lyman James

Dog training classes will be held Monday nights. WEEK 1 ORIENTATION FOR ALL ENROLEES is February 11 at 6 p.m. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED THIS FIRST WEEK. Regular class times are either 6 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. Please indicate preferred class time on your application.The class will be held at the National Guard Armory...

Ponca City To Host A-Tier Disc Golf Tournament In May

Thursday, January 10 by Lyman James

The city of Ponca City will be hosting its first ever Professional Disc Golf Association "A-Tire" disc golf tournament scheduled for May 4 and 5. Organizers believe could possibly bring in some of the biggest names in disc golf. The tournament is sponsored by the 2 on 1 Disc Golf Company, owned by Ponca...

Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma Responds To Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 10 by Lyman James

(OKLAHOMA CITY) — Jan. 9, 2019 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma wants to assure anyone impacted by the federal government shutdown can seek food assistance at more than 1,300 community-based partner agencies throughout central and western Oklahoma. “We have reached out to our partners in 53 counties and asked that they extend assistance...

Ponca City Basketball Vs. Tulsa East Central Game Scheduled In February Canceled

Wednesday, January 9 by Lyman James

Following the events that took place after the Po-Hi girls varsity game in Ponca City against Tulsa East Central in December,The Tulsa East Central basketball games scheduled for February 7 have been canceled according to Ponca City Public Schools. Ponca City will instead play at Northwest Classen that day. JV girls will start at...

Ponca City Broadband Construction Scheduled To Begin End Of February 2019

Wednesday, January 9 by Lyman James

The construction for Ponca City Broadband will begin by the end of February 2019. First area customers are anticipated to receive the broadband service by the end of March 2019. The entire area for phase 1 is scheduled to be complete by the mid-July 2019.Subsequent phases are still under consideration and review, but will...

Po-Hi Steppers Hosting 2019 Mini Stepper Clinic

Tuesday, January 8 by Lyman James

The Po-Hi Steppers will once again host a Mini Stepper Clinic this month. The clinics will be Monday, January 28 at Robson Fieldhouse, Tuesday, January 29 at the Old Girl's Gym and Wednesday, January 30 at Robson Fieldhouse.Performance will be at the Robson Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 31st Age 3 - 1st grade will perform...

Oklahoma Flying Aces Add Eight Players To Roster

Tuesday, January 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Flying Aces are excited to announce the next wave of players to the 2019 training camp roster. This group includes a trio of defensive linemen, a pair of offensive linemen, two wide receivers, and a defensive back. DL - Donavan Logan - 6’1 275 - University Texas El Paso DL - Dalvin Simmons - 6’1 250 - University of Central Arkansas DL - Anthony Washington - 6’0 245 - Southern Arkansas University OL - Derrin Wytaske - 6’4 300 - Angelo State University OL - Terry Ewell Jr - 6’2 325 - AbileneChristian University WR - Jordan Payne - 6’3 ...

Faulkner Nominated As Newkirk Middle School Teacher Of The Year

Tuesday, January 8 by Lyman James

Newkirk Middle School recently announced the 2018-2019 NMS Teacher of the Year. The winning teacher is Mr. Joshua Faulkner. Faulkner is currently in his second year at teaching instrumental and generic music at Newkirk Middle School. According to the

Students At Lincoln Elementary Taking Part In Wildcat Reading Challenge

Tuesday, January 8 by Lyman James

The students at Lincoln Elementary are taking the Wildcat Reading Challenge this year. Each nine weeks, students and staff are challenged to read a set of specific book genres and earn a certain number of AR points. The first nine weeks, students and staff at Lincoln Elementary had a Leopard sheet, and the second...

104.7 The Bull And Sunny 1230 Once Again To Present Spring Fling Home & Garden Show

Monday, January 7 by Lyman James

With January just beginning, spring is still quite the distance in March. But for anyone who wants to be a part of 104.7 The Bull's and Sunny 1230's Spring Fling Home & Garden Show, there is plenty of time to do so. If you would like to be a part of the home &...

How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Ponca City

Monday, January 7 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s Christmas Tree Recycling area is open through January 19th, across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue. The trees will be turned into mulch and will be available, free to the public, starting January 26th.