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Blackwell’s Tulip’s A Bloom Festival set for May 7

Wednesday, March 16

The 2022 Tulip’s A Bloom Festival is set for May 7 in downtown Blackwell.The event will start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.Music, food, games, petting zoo, treasure hunt, contests, and many more activities are planned.Art Students are needed for the Sidewalk Chalk Art contest. A winner... Read More.

Easter Egg Hunt Under the Lights set for April 9

Tuesday, March 15

The second annual “Easter Egg Hunt Under the Lights” at the RecPlex will be held Saturday, April 9th at 8:30 PM.Multiple egg hunts will be provided on the softball fields at the RecPlex at 1604 West GrandAreas will be well-lit and safe for all ages to participate.This is a... Read More.

2nd half of taxes due before April 1

Tuesday, March 15

Ponca City News reports that the Kay County Treasurer, would like to remind tax payers that the 2nd half of their taxes is due before April 1st and that paying on-line with eCheck is fee free at kaycounty.org.The Treasurer’s office is now located at 219 S Main, Newkirk... Read More.

Ponca City Teacher selected as 2022 Oklahoma BPA Mid-level Advisor of the year

Monday, March 14

Mrs. Vina Gowdy was selected as the 2022 Oklahoma BPA Mid-level Advisor of the year! She was presented the award on Monday, March 7th during the BPA State Leadership Conference.Mrs. Gowdy was nominated by Athena Frank, Business and Information Technology Instructor at Central Tech Center in Drumright. A statement... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste vs. Spring Cleanup

Friday, March 11

Get your items separated for Household Hazardous Waste vs. Spring Cleanup!Household Hazardous Waste is held every OTHER year! This is a great time to get rid of the items that you are not allowed to set out for Spring Cleanup! NO commercial disposal.They WILL accept: Oil, antifreeze, car batteries,... Read More.

No school for PCPS today due to Professional Development Day

Friday, March 11

Ponca City Public Schools wants to remind students and their families that there is no school for today.Today is a professional development day for PCPS with next week being Spring Break. PCPS students return to class on March 21.

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for voter registration for April 5 elections

Thursday, March 10

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to voter in the April 5, 2022 Board of Education Election for Newkirk Schools, Ponca City Schools, Tonkawa Schools, and Billings School Districts and for Municipal Election for the City of Newkirk. Kay County... Read More.

Stillwater sets sail with exciting science pop-up exhibit

Thursday, March 10

(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / March 9, 2022) – The International Ocean Discovery Program has chosen Stillwater as one of a handful of communities to host a national science exhibit about the secrets being uncovered beneath the ocean floor. “In Search of Earth’s Secrets,” a pop-up science encounter, features interactive science... Read More.

Health “On The Go” Mobile Wellness Units heading to Tonkawa March 14

Tuesday, March 8

The Kay County Health Department announced on Monday that the Health "On The Go" Mobile Wellness Units will be in Tonkawa on March 14!The location will be at the Renfro Center on the Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa campus from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Services that will be available include STD exams, immunizations,... Read More.

Po-Hi BPA Attends State Leadership Competition

Tuesday, March 8

The Ponca City High School chapter of BPA (Business Professionals of America) recently submitted their projects for the BPA State Leadership Competition for pre-judging last week. The Broadcast Team of Ethan Meyer, Amanie Owdetallah, Madison Thibodeaux and Dylan Nance produced a five-minute live news broadcast that included two stories that... Read More.

Meeting to be held at East Middle School tonight

Tuesday, March 8

East Middle School – Current 7th Grade StudentsEnrollment Update & Transitional Meeting for the 2022-23 School Yearand Google Slam! sponsored by Blackwell Family Dentistry This evening, there will be a meeting for parents/guardians and students that are transitioning into 8th Grade for the 2022-23 school year. The meeting will be... Read More.

Murder suspects scheduled to make court appearance

Tuesday, March 8

Second attorney status reviews are scheduled in Kay County District Court for murder suspects Dustin Begs His Own, 41, and Shane William Gonzalez, 38, both of Ponca City.Both are charged in the murder of 40-year-old Charles Star Warrior.Begs His Own and Warrior reportedly got into a fight on the... Read More.