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OSDH WIC Program Seeking Public Input from Oklahomans

Wednesday, July 5 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program is asking for input from individuals about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program’s Operations. Information shared with WIC will be considered for the State Plan of Program Operations for 2024. In order for comments to be considered, they must...

NOC Announces Boys Mavs Basketball Camp

Wednesday, July 5 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Basketball Coach Brandon Gossett announced that a Mavs Boys Basketball Camp will be held July 24th-26th. The camp runs from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for boys in grades 1st-8th. The camp includes skills, games, awards, and special guests. The cost is $60 per athlete. You can...

New Strength and Conditioning Coordinators named for PCPS

Tuesday, June 27 by Lyman James

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Mike Montano and Amie Huster have been named Strength and Conditioning Coordinators for Ponca City Public Schools. Mike is currently employed by PCPS as a middle school math teacher at West Middle School. He has also coached the defensive line for the...

Chamber’s Business After Hours this Thursday!

Tuesday, June 27 by Lyman James

This Thursday is the Chamber’s Business After Hours starting at 5:30 hosted by Cherokee Strip Credit Union at the Carolyn Renfro Center! The event will be catered by Danny’s Barbeque Headquarters. It will feature a silent auction, raffles, and prizes. All proceeds will be donated to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma!

Summer Swim Lessons at Ambucs- Sign up by July 7th!

Monday, June 26 by Lyman James

The American Red Cross Swim lessons are conducted by certified instructors and adapted for swimmers with little to no experience. The July session is being held Monday, July 10th- Thursday July 20th at 9, 9:45, or 10:30 AM. These lessons will be held at Ambuc Pool- 601 S 6th Street. You must register by...

Free Movies at the Poncan- every Tuesday this summer!

Tuesday, June 20 by Lyman James

Check out the free movies happening at the Poncan Theatre this summer! Every Tuesday, there are two showtimes at 10 am and 2 pm! Here's a list of the upcoming movies!June 27th: NewsiesJuly 11th: ZootopiaJuly 18th: MatildaJuly 25th: LabyrinthAugust 1st: Finding Nemo For the...

DXDT Concert Being Held Friday, June 2nd

Thursday, June 1 by Lyman James

The first in a series of downtown Ponca City concerts is being held tomorrow, Friday June 2nd! You can hear the musical stylings of popular local musician Larry Newsom! The concert will begin at 6 PM. The free concerts will be held on the first Friday of every month from now until September!

Wear Orange Weekend for Gun Violence Awareness

Thursday, June 1 by Lyman James

June 1st is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It corresponds with the "Wear Orange Weekend" that is from June 2nd-4th. Wear Orange Weekend is a time to honor our lost loved ones and those that survived gun violence by wearing orange to raise awareness.Wear Orange Weekend began with a life celebration for a 15...

Ponca City Public School’s Elementary Summer School Details and Bus Schedule Released

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has announced the details for elementary summer school and the bus schedule for other summer classes. Elementary school summer classes will be held beginning June 6th, with students only attending Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The official hours are from 8 AM to noon and all students have the chance...

Full Moon Concert season in Tonkawa opens with Skeleton Station

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Enjoy live music under the stars with Enid-based Skeleton Station at the season-opening Full Moon Concert on Sunday, June 4 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK. Dr. John Bartolozzi, guitar; Steven Harwood, piano and vocals; Tani Mahaffey, vocals; Shawn Mahaffey, drums; and Dave Roberts, bass and vocals bring a...

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Announces Partnership with Stillwater Chamber of Commerce to Bring a State-of-the-Art Family Entertainment Center to the Area

Wednesday, May 17 by Lyman James

TONKAWA, OK – May 16, 2023 The Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce to develop a cutting-edge 60,000 square foot Family Entertainment Center called the HUB. This exciting new facility is expected to be completed by Fall 2024 and will offer a variety of...

Fatality Accident on Monday Morning

Monday, May 8 by Lyman James

A tragic fatality accident occurred on the morning of May 8th at around 7:18 on South Ranch Drive, half a mile north of West Cowboy Hill Road, about five miles south of Ponca City.The accident involved a single vehicle, a 2004 Nissan Armada, driven by 24-year-old Gabino Serralde Jr, a Hispanic male from Palestine,...