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All Oklahomans eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting March 29

Wednesday, March 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Tuesday that all Oklahomans will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 29.OSDH encourages everyone to make an appointment for their vaccine as soon as possible through any of the available methods.You can register through the portal at http://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/OSDH... Read More.

Flood Advisory continues for Salt Fork Arkansas River near Tonkawa

Wednesday, March 24

A Flood Advisory continues for the Salt Fork Arkansas River near Tonkawa until Wednesday afternoon.At 8:30 p.m. CST Tuesday evening, the river stage was at 14.1 feet. Action stage is 14 feet and flood stage is 17 feet.The Salt Fork Arkansas River is expected to fall back down to... Read More.

Pavement reconstruction for Oklahoma Avenue between Waverly and Lincoln streets starts March 29

Tuesday, March 23

Hembree and Hodgson Construction, LLC has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct the pavement on Oklahoma Avenue from Waverly Street to Lincoln Street.The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 29, 2021. The total construction time for the project is estimated to be... Read More.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION HELD MARCH 22

Tuesday, March 23

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 22, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent Agenda Under the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held March 8, 2021 and... Read More.

Ponca City ambulance involved in Tulsa County accident

Tuesday, March 23

A Ponca City Ambulance was involved in an in jury collision that occurred at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday on US-412 eastbound 3/10 west of 49th W. Ave, 3/10 mile west of Tulsa in Tulsa County.John Anders, 32, of Ponca City was driving a 2020 Freightliner Ambulance eastbound on US-412. Due... Read More.

Blackwell City Council Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates Forum Tonight

Tuesday, March 23

The City of Blackwell will have a Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates forum coming up this Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce’s Conference Room.Up for the Blackwell Mayor Seat are Julie Green and T.J. Greenfield, and running for Ward #4 are Steve Marquardt... Read More.

Blackwell Chamber sponsoring Annual ODOT Trash Off Day

Tuesday, March 23

Blackwell Chamber of Commerce announced on social media that they will be sponsoring the Annual ODOT Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 17th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.Volunteers will meet at the Blackwell Fairgrounds for supplies and assignments. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event for the... Read More.

Mass vaccination event set for Wednesday in White Eagle

Tuesday, March 23

The White Eagle Health Center announced that there will be a free mass vaccination event on Wednesday, March 24, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. at 101 White Eagle Drive.T-shirts will be given to the first 500 participants. All persons in the area are eligible for this event. WEHC will be... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Sponsors Pet Supply Drive for Humane Society of Ponca City

Tuesday, March 23

During the school year of 2020-2022, the East Middle School Student Council sponsored a pet supply drive for the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society of Ponca City. In the fall, Student Council members constructed hand-made pillows to use as beds for the dogs and cats, so that they could be comfortable. The... Read More.

Mavs take over lead in conference basketball race

Monday, March 22

In a battle of conference leaders, the NOC Mavericks outlasted Murray State 65-55 Saturday afternoon at the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The Lady Mavs lost a close one to Murray State 80-77. With the win, the 10th ranked Mavs (15-1) improved to 10-1 in league play while Murray State (13-4) fell to... Read More.