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Accident occurs in Blackwell

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that an accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Sunday on south 1st Street and Padon Avenue where a black Camaro struck a northbound SUV at the intersection, causing the SUV to roll. No injuries were reported. Blackwell Police & Fire Department were on the scene. The image posted below belongs to the...

Concert Performance at Lincoln Tuesday

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

Concerts will return at Lincoln Elementary on Tuesday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lincoln gym. Families are invited to attend the concert.The newly-formed fourth and fifth grade Recorder Ensemble will play two or three short pieces...

Abby Williams selected to the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association All-State team

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

Abby Williams has been selected to the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association All-State team.“Abby is a very deserving recipient of this honor. She excels in the classroom, is a leader, a team player, a hard worker, always striving to improve, and most importantly loves the game! Her teammates look up to her and respect her...

Three New Principals Named for PCPS

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

Three new principals have been named for the 2022-2023 school year, pending board approval. New hires include Ann Neilson, Laura Glowacki and Jera Kiespert.Ann Neilson will be the new principal at Trout Elementary. She replaces Carla Fry, who is retiring after 22 years with PCPS. “I am so excited to be the principal at...

Keith Reed named Oklahoma’s next health commissioner

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday confirmed Keith Reed as Gov. Kevin Stitt's pick to be the state's next health commissioner, the fourth since Stitt took office in 2019.Reed has been in various roles with the Oklahoma State Department of Health for nearly 20 years."I have had the pleasure of watching the agency go through...

Construction for Ponca City Broadband’s Phase 4 and 5 begins

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

Construction in Phase 4 and 5 has begun. Contractors are working in the Northeast part of town, moving from N 14th St to Pecan along Prospect, then moving South … all the way to South Ave. Fiber optic network lines will be installed in the same fashion as the electrical service throughout each...

Mavs’ Softball in regionals on Thursday

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks face Western in the NJCAA Region 2 Softball Tournament Thursday at 11 a.m.The tournament is in Piedmont, Oklahoma, May 12-15.NOC Tonkawa (25-21) enters as the #4 seed while Western (23-19) is the #5 seed. The Mavs were 17-15 in league play while Western was 16-16.The Mavs won three of...

Newkirk Public Schools taking public lease bids on section of land

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

The Newkirk Public School will be taking public lease bids on 12.6 acres less or more of grass land with pond located 701 So Magnolia Newkirk. Some fencing repair and/or temporary fencing will need to be completed.Land Lease bid is due Tuesday, 17th 12:00 noon. Bid Sheets are available in the Central Office.

First phase of expansion for Fairfax hospital complete

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

The Pawhuska Journal Capital reports that the Fairfax Community Hospital in Fairfax announced April 27 at an open house the first phase of its $5-million expansion is complete, transforming the facility from a 15-bed to a 25-bed critical access hospital. The new wing includes six new private rooms with enhanced technology and accommodations.The new...

Lincoln Elementary Recognized by Imagine Learning

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

Lincoln Elementary has been recognized by Imagine Learning and received a 2022 Imagine Nation of Excellence Award.Imagine Learning uses multiple measures, including usage and implementation data, to designate top schools for the Imagine Nation awards. The Imagine Nation School of Excellence Award is presented to schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to effective implementation of...

Dye Signs with Kansas Wesleyan

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School senior Grant Dye has signed with Kansas Wesleyan to play basketball this fall. Pictured, front row from left, are Emma (sister), Jennifer (mom), Grant and Brian (dad), and back row, Anthony Monson, KSW, Jordan Murdock, KSW and Ivan McFarlin.

Ponca City Board of Commission meeting held Monday

Wednesday, May 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 9, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor were present.Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation and Character Trait for May...