Ponca City Humane Society Nears It’s Goal To Build Upon History

With the help of generous animal lovers across Northern Oklahoma, the Ponca City Humane Society is now within $200,000 of their $1.4 million goal. PCHuS Board President Chuck Greenwood and Board Vice President Sue Boettcher are leading the effort to renovate and expand the existing no-kill shelter facility. Both community leaders want to invite...

New Program To Assist Drivers In Oklahoma

Oklahoma drivers can expect to see some extra help on the highways and interstates as they drive into 2019. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is increasing its accident response capability in the Oklahoma City metro with the addition of two GO-DOT safety patrol vehicles.Originally introduced in August 2018 as part of the I-235...

Special Board Meeting Scheduled & March Board Meeting Contract Deadline

A special meeting of the Ponca City Board of Education has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the Administration Center, 613 E. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK.  The primary purpose of the meeting is the sale of $1,905,000 Building Bonds; however, other time-sensitive items may appear on the agenda if deemed...
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Mayor Nicholson Seeking Re-Election

Ponca City Mayor Homer Nicholson is seeking a fifth term in office when Ponca City goes to vote today, Tuesday. It was only in his first election when Nicholson faced opposition from another candidate. He was elected by an 85 percent margin of victory over his opponent in 2007 before serving his first term....

Lake Road/Kaw Dam Road To Be Closed February 21 For Equipment Removal

Beginning Thursday 2/21/2019, at 8:00 a.m., the Lake Road/Kaw Dam Road lake crossing will be closed until 5:00pm when it will re-open 2/21/2019 (same day). There will be signs and warning flashers at highway 60,  the COE (Corp of Engineers) office, just after Sun N Fun water park and Enterprise Rd, alerting...

Ponca City FCCLA Students Place In State Event

Po- Hi and East Middle School FCCLA students recently competed in the FCCLA Regional STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Event held at Canadian Valley Career Technology Center.  Madison Ailey and Kally Horn from East Middle placed 3rd in Junior Interpersonal Communication Skills.  Selena Mireles from Po-Hi placed 1st in Senior Children's Literature and advanced to the...
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Ponca City RecPlex Cutting Ceremony Rescheduled

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Ponca City RecPlex (formerly the YMCA) scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled.  It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 10 a.m.  Please join us. Thanks and help spread the word.

Ponca City Chamber To Provide Customer Service Training

The Ponca City Chamber will offer customer service training on Friday, March 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the chamber office. Please RSVP by email or phone 765-4400 if you plan to attend.  We will also provide lunch and it is free for Chamber Members. Customer Service is critical for a business to...
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Carter Celebrating 30 Years With Northern Oklahoma Youth Services

James Carter, the Executive Director of Northern Oklahoma Youth Services (NOYS) recently celebrated 30 years of employment with the agency. Mr. Carter began as a counselor for the agency back in January of 1988. In the last 30 years, Mr. Carter has served in many positions for the agency providing and overseeing quality counseling...

Two City Incumbents File For Tonkawa City Election

Two of the three incumbents in the Tonkawa city elections this year have announced that they are seeking re-election. The city election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2. The filings were held February 4-6 at the election board office in the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk.At press time Tuesday, only ward three incumbent Jack...

CareerTech Cosmetology Students Competing At Pioneer Tech Center

The Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City is welcoming the CareerTech Cosmetology students that will be competing today, February 11, on the P.T.C. campus.Cosmetology allows students to utilize creativity with hands-on experience that helps benefit towards a career that provides a profitable and rewarding experience.