Northern Oklahoma College receives Bronze Statue of Chief Standing Bear

NOC received a bronze statue for their leadership and support of the Standing Bear Program.  Pictured (L-R):  President Clark Harris, Judy Poole, President Emeritus Tom Poole, President Emeritus Dr. Cheryl Evans, Carl Renfro, Brenda Renfro, Melinda Johnson, Chancellor Emeritus Glen D. Johnson, Tom Evans.  Not Pictured:  President Emeritus Dr. Joe Kinzer. (photo by John Pickard/Northern Oklahoma... Read More.

Ark City’s Burford Theatre Extends Trees & Wreaths Fundraiser

Burford Theatre Arts announces that the Festival of Trees & Wreaths Silent Auction Fundraiser has been extended through December 17, 2022! Trees and wreaths are currently being auctioned off by silent auction to benefit Burford Theatre Arts programming. Bids may be placed at any of our concerts or events between now and when the... Read More.

Ponca Schools Present Holiday Concert on Thursday

The Ponca City Public Schools Elementary, Middle, Advanced Philharmonic and Symphony Strings Orchestras will present their annual Holiday concert on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The concert is free to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. We are very excited that Santa is going to be able to... Read More.
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Ponca Students Audition for Honor Orchestra

Ponca City Public School orchestra students traveled to Edmond recently to audition for the North Central Honor Orchestra. Students auditioned from across the state and only a select group made it from each grade level.  Four West Middle School students were accepted into the Seventh Grade Honor Orchestra. They include Liliana Alva (bass), Frankie Diaz... Read More.

Lincoln Elementary Blows Away Goal in Canned Food Drive

The Lincoln Elementary Student Council challenged students and staff to collect canned food to help families in need. The drive lasted from Nov. 1-17 with a goal of 500 cans. Members went to each classroom in the morning to collect cans and count them. Canned goods were put in the display cases so everyone... Read More.
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Thankful and Nuts About Fall at Washington Pre-K

Cat Care students at Washington Pre-K are "Thankful and Nuts About Fall." Pictured displaying their art work are Rhea Brown, Asher Herrington, Jasper Cline, Paisley Smith, Taylin Underwood, Hayes Clark, Corbin Brown, Mia Montenegro, Kinlee Rinehart, Amelia Novell and Sophia Rush. Also pictured are Miss Helm and Miss Fonseca.

Ponca Students Compete in the FCCLA District Star Event

Abby Chamberlin and Carly Hill, from left, competed in the FCCLA District Star Event on Thursday in Blackwell. Abby and Carly placed first in the Repurposed and Redesign Event. For this event the two repurposed a tire and wood from a headboard into a feed trough, for farm animals. They will compete at Regionals... Read More.
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Ice On The Plaza Opens in Ponca Friday Night

Ponca City officially steps into the Holiday Season this Friday with plenty of activities downtown. At 6:30, you’re invited to come out for the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree at City Hall, and then it’s opening night for our new “Ice On The Plaza” synthetic ice skating rink at Veteran’s Plaza. Ice... Read More.

A Great Night at Po-Hi For a Chili Dinner

Tonight at Po-Hi, there will be a chili dinner before the Panic performance in the upper Commons. Price is $10 and includes a bowl of chili or a frito chili pie, dessert and a drink. All proceeds from the dinner go to support students traveling to Peru this summer.Po-Hi Panic returns afterwards for its... Read More.

NOC Livestock Judging Team wins NAILE Championship

The NOC Livestock Judging Team won their second big competition this fall as the Mavs were named Champions at the 2022 North American International Livestock Exhibition (NAILE) Junior College Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky this past week.Team awards included High Team Overall, High Team Swine, Second High Team Oral Reasons, Sixth... Read More.