Ponca Post

USA Rare Earth is heading to Stillwater

Monday, June 13 by Lyman James

The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that USA Rare Earth is heading to Stillwater.After touring 50 facilities in 8 different states USA Rare Earth has settled on Stillwater to be home to their rare earth metal and manufacturing facility. Stillwater's Economic Development team spent the last six months recruiting USA Rare... Read More.

New Softball Coach Named, Pending Board Approval

Monday, June 13 by Lyman James

Jeneva Nelson has been hired as the new head softball coach, pending board approval.Jeneva Nelson is graduate from Frontier High School and Oklahoma State University. Straight out of school she played Division 1 softball at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. She transferred to Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma and earned the “player of... Read More.

Ponca City Energy crews continue to make repairs

Friday, June 10 by Lyman James

Ponca City Energy crews continue to make repairs to the electric system damaged by 70 mph winds that occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. this morning.Drivers are asked to please avoid Lake Road, between Kygar Road and 14th Street, while repairs are underway and tree debris is being removed.As of this release, there are approximately... Read More.

Paint Night returns to the Ponca City RecPlex

Thursday, June 9 by Lyman James

Paint Night at the RecPlex is returning this summer! It will help you tap into your creative side, no matter what your skill level is. Painting is a great way to relax and have fun.Classes are June 12 (register by TODAY, June 9), July 10 (register by July 7), and August 14 (register by... Read More.

Pawnee hosting Oklahoma Memorial Trail Ruck-Off

Thursday, June 9 by Lyman James

The City of Pawnee and Pawnee Chamber of Commerce will host the official kick off for the Oklahoma Memorial Trail! June 18th at 0700! The event consists of a 4 mile or 12 mile “Ruck-Off” with food and fun, and a dedication of a section of highway in honor of Medal of Honor recipient... Read More.

Police searching for suspects who stole $100 dropped by Wal-Mart customer

Wednesday, June 8 by Lyman James

On May 31, a customer unknowingly dropped $100.00 in $20 bills from her pocket near the front registers while shopping at the Ponca City Wal-Mart. A few seconds later, the couple seen in this photograph picked up the money and went to the self-check registers without attempting to locate the owner of the money.... Read More.

Gov. Stitt to make appearance at 101 Wild West Rodeo

Wednesday, June 8 by Lyman James

For the past 63 years, the 101 Wild West Rodeo has always been small town Oklahoma proud.This year at the Saturday night performance, the rodeo is going to have the opportunity to showcase the hometown pride to Oklahoma Governor, Kevin Stitt. Governor Stitt will make his appearance at 8 p.m. Saturday under the 101... Read More.

Head Family hosting Ponca City Celebration

Wednesday, June 8 by Lyman James

Danny, Carey, and C.R. Head would like to celebrate Ponca City. This incredible family will host a Ponca City Family and Friends Celebration Thursday, June 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will set up at Lake Ponca with a huge tent across from the Ambuc Playground and Pavilion.Danny’s BBQ Head Quarters, Inc.... Read More.

120 future sixth and seventh graders attended Pioneer Technology Center’s Summer Camp

Wednesday, June 8 by Lyman James

Nearly 120 future sixth and seventh graders attended Pioneer Technology Center’s Summer Camp last week.Students learned through a variety of programs like Health Careers, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice, Welding, E-Sports, Automotive Technology, Leadership Squad, Biomedical Sciences, Cosmetology, Construction, Firefighter/EMT, and Mechatronics. Participants received a T-shirt at the end of the three days.Additional Summer Academies... Read More.

First Ever Girls Wrestling Coach Named

Tuesday, June 7 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has named Karissa Avallone as its first ever girls head wrestling coach, pending board approval. Coach “K” Karissa Avallone started her wrestling career at the age of four at Ponca City and later in Newkirk.During Coach K’s prep career, Coach won two national championships and received five All-American certificates held... Read More.

Four with Northern Oklahoma College ties in Miss Oklahoma Pageant

Tuesday, June 7 by Lyman James

Four current or former NOC students will compete for Miss Oklahoma next week in Tulsa June 8-11.Current Miss NOC Tonkawa Emma Valgora and current Miss NOC Enid Mia-Claire Jones will compete alongside Miss Heartland Chandler Brown and Miss Ponca City Lexi Neahring.Valgora and Brown are both from Ponca City. Brown was Miss Runner-Up in... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department requesting assistance to identify male suspect with stolen vehicle

Tuesday, June 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department is requesting assistance from the public with identifying the male subject in the attached photos.On 5/30/2022, a vehicle was stolen in Ponca City and was eventually recovered in Tulsa. After the vehicle was stolen, the suspect drove it to the OnCue gas station at 3505 N. 14th St. in... Read More.