Ponca City Energy crews continue to make repairs

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

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

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.
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Gov. Stitt to make appearance at 101 Wild West Rodeo

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

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

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

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

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.
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Blackwell City Council approves 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that the Blackwell City Council have just approved their 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget which includes the following utility rate increases, effective July 1, 2022.SEWER: 40% increaseWATER: 4% increaseWASTE: 4% increaseELECTRIC: 4% increase