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State Board of Health names Tom Bates OSDH interim commissioner - March 29, 2018
In a unanimous vote, the Oklahoma State Board of Health named Tom Bates as interim commissioner for the Oklahoma State Department of Health during a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon. He will ass...
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Classes may resume Tuesday; Town Hall meeting still set for tonight - March 29, 2018
Superintendent Shelley Arrott said Thursday morning that Ponca City Public Schools are planning to be in session on Tuesday, "as long as we have enough staff to support our students." She said teac...
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Stillwater man shot after drawing weapons - March 29, 2018
A Stillwater man died Wednesday night after two Stillwater Police officers shot him after he drew weapons. At 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Stillwater Police responded to check the welfare of a subject who ...
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Weekday activities available for students, April 2-13 - March 29, 2018
The Ponca City Library, Unity Gym, and the Tennis Center are available for student activities during the weekday if needed. PONCA CITY LIBRARY: 515 E. GRAND AVENUE Children under 8 must ...
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Group to terminate youth home contracts with Oklahoma - March 29, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A company that provides services for youth homes in Oklahoma is terminating its contracts with the state, bringing the state's net loss of group beds since 2012 to nearly 130. ...
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State Senate passes bill for teacher raises - March 29, 2018
A package of tax hikes that include oil and gas production to generate hundreds of millions of new dollars for teacher pay and avert statewide school closures has received final legislative approval a...
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Main Street granted variances to have beer gardens at three downtown events - March 29, 2018
Ponca City's Main Street program was granted three variances in order to have beer gardens at upcoming outdoor events downtown. The City Commission approved the variances for the DxDT (Down by Do...
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Perry woman injured in Wednesday accident - March 28, 2018
A 26-year-old Perry woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident about 10 a.m. Wednesday about five and a half miles north of Perry. The accident occurred at U.S. Highway 77 and Airport Road in Nobl...
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No school in Ponca City on Friday, March 30 - March 28, 2018
Ponca City Public Schools announce there will be no school on Friday, March 30. This day was designated as Snow Day No. 3 on the calendar, and it has not been needed for that reason. There will be ...
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Ponca City Middle School bands earn top marks at OSSAA contest - March 28, 2018
The Ponca City Public School district reports that both East and West Middle School Bands have earned top marks at the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association District 4 Concert Ban...
