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Ribbon Cutting at Ponca City Tag Agency

Tuesday, September 27

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new location for the Ponca City Tag Agency. They are still in Ponca Plaza but now at Suite 109. Cutting the ribbon is owner Wes Nimmo along with his wife Judy. Holding the ribbon are his... Read More.

Ponca City DECA Elects 2022-2023 Officers

Tuesday, September 27

The Ponca City DECA chapter recently elected officers for the 2022-2023 school year. Officers pictured, from left, are Tynli Nickell, reporter; Emma Bickford, secretary; Ryleigh Rowe, president; Laney Reynolds, vice-president; Lanie Hendricks, social media; and Amaela Sunderland, treasurer. The Ponca City DECA chapter is led by advisor Heather Monks.

Combined Fall Concert Scheduled Tonight

Tuesday, September 27

Don’t miss out on the chance to experience two rival high schools coming together for a night of beautiful music! The Ponca City Symphony Orchestra once again unites with the Stillwater High School Philharmonic Strings in their annual combined Fall Concert this evening, Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. Stillwater... Read More.

OG&E Crews Deployed to Florida to Assist with Hurricane Ian

Tuesday, September 27

SHAWNEE, OKLA. (Sept. 26, 2022) - OG&E deployed 95 line restoration personnel to Florida today to assist with power restoration as Hurricane Ian approaches the United States. The storm gained strength Monday morning and is projected to pass the west-central coast of Florida midweek. At 6 a.m. this morning, a contingent of... Read More.

Ken Luttrell Named to CLEER Board of Directors

Tuesday, September 20

SAN ANTONIO – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, was elected to serve on The Energy Council's Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research (CLEER) Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting last week in San Antonio. The Energy Council is an international non-partisan legislative organization founded in 1975 to promote... Read More.

Redemption, Oklahoma: Free Blackwell Screening September 28

Tuesday, September 20

Local native Tray Goodman, the owner and producer of Great Creative Minds Media and the driving force behind a new movie called “Redemption Oklahoma” has announced a free screening in Blackwell next week. The movie, filmed recently at Bob’s Grill in Blackwell and in Nardin, is a faith based... Read More.

This Weekend: Benefit Cornhole Tournament for the Willy Hargraves Family

Tuesday, September 20

There’s still time to register for this weekend’s Benefit Cornhole Tournament for the Willy Hargraves family. The round robin event will be held at the MLZ Ranch, 46-10 North Pecan, starting Saturday with check in at 9, and bags scheduled to fly at 10. The day will also include... Read More.

Ponca Schools Announce Cat Care Superheroes of the Year

Monday, September 19

Meet our first Cat Care Superheroes of the Year!! Cat Care students at the Washington Pre-K Center are learning what it means to be king, cooperative, brave, responsible and honest. These students were observed leading by example. Pictured, from left, are Paisley Smith (kind), Rhea Brown (cooperative), Kinlee Rinehart... Read More.

Land & Sitterly Retire from Ponca City Schools

Saturday, September 17

A retirement reception was held Thursday morning for PCPS employees Sherre Land and Cheryl Sitterly. Congratulations...and thank you for your years of service to our students, schools and families!

Deadline Coming Up For Legacy Regional Foundation Grant Application

Monday, September 12

The grant application deadline for this year's "Power of the Purse" funding is September 30.According to a press release from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation in Winfield, the Power of the Purse aims to make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community by encouraging... Read More.