Beverly Cantrell, Author at Ponca City Now

NOC’s Digital Media Program empowers tomorrow’s creative professionals

Wednesday, July 9 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College's Digital Media Institute (DMI) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering students an affordable education pathway in content creation."DMI at NOC is the greatest secret in the Midwest," said Brad Matson, program director. "We provide a comprehensive curriculum that enhances students' skills in digital design, media production, and... Read More.

Child predator added to Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

Wednesday, July 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced the addition of Anthony Michael Lennon to his 10 Most Wanted list. The 44-year-old Lennon is wanted on eight counts of possession of child pornography. Since March of 2012, Lennon has faced these charges stemming from a Moore Police Department investigation. Officers searched his home and... Read More.

Multi-County Grand Jury indicts ODOT contractor for embezzlement

Wednesday, July 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A former State of Oklahoma contractor has turned himself in after he was indicted by the Multi-County Grand Jury. Jacob Paul McElhaney, 41, faces up to eight years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 for embezzlement of state property valued at more than $15,000. According to the indictment that was recently... Read More.

Kremlin calls transportation minister’s death ‘tragic’ but gives no clues about his apparent suicide

Wednesday, July 9 by AP

MOSCOW (AP) — The apparent suicide of Russia’s transportation minister brought expressions of shock and sorrow Tuesday from the Kremlin but no new clues as to why Roman Starovoit might have taken his own life amid media speculation that he potentially was facing corruption charges.Starovoit, who served in his post for little... Read More.

OTRD Closing Lookout Kitchen State Park Restaurant

Tuesday, July 8 by Ponca City Now

Mike Seals Trio take the stage for a Jazzy July 10 Full Moon Concert

Tuesday, July 8 by Ponca City Now

Mike Seals Trio will headline the Full Moon Concert on Thursday, July 10 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK. The band features Mike Seals, piano; Don Long, drums; and Lane Turgeon, bass who will entertain with jazz classics from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and beyond. Mike Seals earned his BA degree in... Read More.

Oklahoma schools must fully fund student meals with existing state and federal dollars

Tuesday, July 8 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Starting this coming school year, 2025-2026, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will require every school district to fully fund student meals using existing state and federal operational dollars.The move aims to address what State Superintendent Ryan Walters describes as gross mismanagement and bureaucracies that prioritize administrative paychecks over... Read More.

Committee bans thimerosal in flu vaccines, aligning with Trump health initiative

Tuesday, July 8 by TNND

(TNND) — In a significant development for President Trump's Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to eliminate the use of the controversial neurotoxin thimerosal from vaccines.The committee's decision, passed with a 5-1 vote, restricts flu vaccines to those free of thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound that has been... Read More.

Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea

Tuesday, July 8 by AP

WASHINGTON -President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial U.S. allies in Asia.Trump provided notice of the tariffs to begin on Aug. 1 by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the... Read More.

Leadership Ponca City Class 39 have been selected

Monday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

The participants for Leadership Ponca City Class 39 have been selected!We had a tremendous group of applicants this year, making the selection process one of the most competitive and impressive in recent memory. Our Class 39 Chairs — Sean Grigsba, Molly Kyler, and Erica Fetters — were tasked with the incredibly difficult job of... Read More.

Free Lunch for Kids

Monday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

First Lutheran School at 1104 N 4th will be serving free lunches for kids all summer long, beginning on May 27th and ending on August 6th. They will be closed on July 4th.Meal times will be 11:00-12:15 Monday-Friday*Adult meals are available for a $5.00 charge*

Floods in central Texas: At least 82 dead, 10 children missing as search efforts intensify

Monday, July 7 by TNND-AP

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — At least 82 people are dead and 10 children are still missing after heavy rains caused flash floods to rip through central Texas along the Guadalupe River on the Fourth of July.Rescuers have continued their search for the missing, including a camp counselor and the children from Read More.