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Ben & Jerry to Speak at OSU Thursday

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The ice cream guys, Ben and Jerry, are coming to Oklahoma State University this Thursday for a presentation, Q&A, and of course, free ice cream.  Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were invited by the Oklahoma State Speakers Board.  OSU Management professor Jennifer Coonce will moderate the Q&A session.The event starts at 7 o’clock Thursday...

Ponca Schools Recognize Employees of the Month and Friend of Education

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The November Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards were presented Monday night during the monthly board of education meeting. Pictured, from left, John Diaz, computer technician, Support Employee of the Month; Julia Higgins, West Middle School, Certified Employee of the Month; and Terron Liles, supporter of Ponca City Public...

Portion of State Highway 51 Named after T. Boone Pickens

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A portion of State Highway 51 in Stillwater has officially been renamed in honor of the late T. Boone Pickens, prominent OSU philanthropist, alumnus and business man.  The section of roadway, running from the intersection of Country Club Road and extending west to the intersection of Karsten Creek Road in Payne County was officially...
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Ribbon Cutting for Grand Mental Health on Thursday

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The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Grand Mental Health located at 407 W. South Avenue. Cutting the Ribbon is Larry Smith along with his team. Grand Mental Health has made a huge investment in Ponca City. They took the American Legion Building on South Avenue and totally renovated it in to beautiful...

High School Football Playoffs Include 5 Area Teams

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The 9-1 Tonkawa Buccaneers, the #2 seed in District A-5, open at home against the Mounds Golden Eagles. Mounds finished the regular season at 5-5 and come into the game as the #4 seed in their district. That game can be heard on 1047 The Bull with the pla-by-play team of Joe Thompson and...
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Veteran’s Day Parades & Community Bean Feeds Friday

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Many local Veteran’s Day events will be held tomorrow as we honor the many who have served. That includes Blackwell’s Veteran’s Day Parade tomorrow at 11, followed by a free community bean feed at VFW Post 28-55 at 1006 West Ferguson.Parade line-up will start at 10:30 at Main & Dewey.The parade marshal will be...

Erika Johnson Named Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools

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Erika Johnson has been hired as the Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board of education approval. Erika was a math instructor at Ponca City High School from 2007 to 2017 before leaving to become a math instructor at Pioneer Technology Center.Shelley Arrott, Ponca City Public School Superintendent, said, “We are...

Giant Leg Lamp, PYE, United Way – Kinsey Wright’s Good News!

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Want to hear the conversation?  Click below!On Wednesday's Morning Buzz on WBBZ, Kinsey Wright, our Fun & Game Director, talked about the youth impact on the election plus...Giant Leg Lamp and festival of lights in Chickasha (Yep...it's a MAJOR award! Ponca Young Employees (PYE) Holiday Potluck Dinner at The Grand Cigar Lounge 12/8...
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Oreos or Chips Ahoy? Big Decisions for Kids at Washington Pre-K Center

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Mrs. Chambers' class at the Washington Pre-K Center had a big decision to make today ... Oreos or Chips Ahoy? Mrs. Gilpin, the class assistant, represented and campaigned for the Oreo while Mrs. Chambers rallied for Chips Ahoy. Each teacher made a campaign video and gave a speech. Students were able to taste each...

Ponca’s East Middle School Student Council Honored

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The East Middle School Student Council has been designated as a State Honor Council for its exemplary leadership training. To qualify for State Honor Council, students have to do many service projects, attend the Leadership Conference and write articles on Student Council. Service projects so far this year includes announcements and pledges daily, hosting Spirit Week during Homecoming, a Back-to-School Dance and decorating doors of teachers and custodians throughout the school year.
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