Four NOC Nursing finalists for DAISY Award

Northern Oklahoma College Nursing faculty members will be honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty at the NOC 2023 Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony Saturday, May 6, at Briggs Auditorium at NOC Enid.The Nurses Pinning begins at 6 p.m.Finalists include Brian Baird, Marriya Wright, Jenifer Lancaster and Dr. Marie... Read More.

New Kayak Rental Kiosk Available at Lake Ponca

The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Phillips 66, is pleased to announce a new kayak rental kiosk available at Lake Ponca, located south of the swim beach on Checkstand Road.  The self-contained, self-serve kiosk further advances the shared goals of the two entities, providing Ponca City with... Read More.
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PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott Earns Award

The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Shelley Arrott of Ponca City Public Schools as the 2023 OASA District 4 Superintendent of the Year. Arrott will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administrators (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference on June 14-16, 2023. OASA annually... Read More.

New Ponca Boys Basketball Coach Hosting Tryouts Next Week

Here's the schedule:7th Grade: Thursday, May 4 8th Grade: Friday, May 5 9th Grade: Monday, May 8 JV/Varsity: Tuesday, May 9All tryouts will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Robson Fieldhouse. If you are unable to make the scheduled date or for additional questions, contact Jacob Birnbaum... Read More.
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Utility Assistance Still Available in Ponca

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and are delinquent on... Read More.

Food Insecurity Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation allowing restaurants and school cafeterias to donate leftover food without threat of civil liability, except in certain circumstances, has been signed into law. House Bill 1542, authored by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, grants civil immunity to restaurants and school cafeterias donating leftover food."Unfortunately, the lack of protection... Read More.
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The Scoop: Ponca City Commissioners Regular Session April 24, 2023

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 24, 2023. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Garrett Bowers, Paul Taylor and Kelsey Wagner were in attendance. Commission Robert Bodick was absent. Consent Agenda Under the Consent... Read More.

Ponca’s Elementary In-District Transfer Window Closes May 1

The Ponca City Public Schools elementary in-district transfer request window will close on May 1, 2023. Parents or legal guardians of elementary students requesting an in-district transfer from the student’s home school site to another elementary site within the district must complete and submit the Ponca City Public Schools... Read More.

Blackwell Wrestling Club Holding Championship Ring Fundraiser

The Blackwell Wrestling Club is raising funds to buy championship rings for this year’s Blackwell High School wrestling team. This year, the team became the 2023 Oklahoma State Champions for 3A wrestling. The club will be selling their famous menu of loaded baked potatoes this Saturday, April 29th from... Read More.