• Elm Street Project contract awarded by Commission

    Elm Street Project contract awarded by Commission - February 13, 2018

    A contract for street and water line improvements on South Elm Street, from Oklahoma Avenue to Grand Avenue, was awarded to River Ridge Construction, LLC, of Newkirk during Monday night's City Commiss...

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  • Contract awarded for replacement of Turkey Creek water line

    Contract awarded for replacement of Turkey Creek water line - February 13, 2018

    The Ponca City Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a contract for $164,435 for a 30-inch raw water line on Turkey Creek. This project will replace the 30-inch well water line’s aerial creek...

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  • Ribbon cutting held for Hunter Accounting and Tax Service

    Ribbon cutting held for Hunter Accounting and Tax Service - February 13, 2018

    The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Hunter Accounting & Tax Service. Cutting the ribbon is owner Damon Hunter. Holding the ribbon representing the Chamber are Brittany Atauvich a...

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  • Woman sentenced to life in daughter’s crucifix death

    Woman sentenced to life in daughter’s crucifix death - February 13, 2018

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma woman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her adult daughter by forcing a crucifix and medallion down her throat because she believed the w...

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  • Oklahoma lawmakers reject $581 million tax package

    Oklahoma lawmakers reject $581 million tax package - February 13, 2018

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has defeated legislation to fund a $5,000 teacher pay raise and provide additional revenue for health care and other core government services. Lawmakers vote...

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  • Newkirk man injured in Monday accident

    Newkirk man injured in Monday accident - February 13, 2018

    A 37-year-old Newkirk man was injured in an accident at 6:06 p.m. Monday on U.S. 77, just south of Canteen Road, about 1.2 miles south of Newkirk. Michael Wolf was transported by Newkirk EMS to Pon...

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  • Luttrell to run for State Representative

    Luttrell to run for State Representative - February 12, 2018

    Former State Rep. Ken Luttrell has announced he intends to seek the District 37 House of Representatives seat as a Republican. Luttrell previously held the post as a Democrat. He said he changed his ...

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  • State Health Department confirms measles case

    State Health Department confirms measles case - February 12, 2018

    The Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Cleveland County Health Department are investigating a confirmed case of measles in Norman located in Cleveland County. This is the first confirmed ca...

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  • Hunter calls for end to mandatory arbitration in sexual harassment claims

    Hunter calls for end to mandatory arbitration in sexual harassment claims - February 12, 2018

    OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter on Monday signed a letter sent to Congressional leadership asking members to pass legislation ending mandatory arbitration to strengthen the protection f...

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  • Bowling event to benefit Harmony House

    Bowling event to benefit Harmony House - February 12, 2018

    A bowling fundraiser is set for 4 to  7 p.m. March 4 at Ponca Bowl, 2000 Lake Road. For $20, bowlers and nonbowlers looking for fun will get two games, with shoes, two slices of pizza and a drink....

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