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Ponca City Public School Honor Choirs Perform at “Circle The State With Song” Festival

Thursday, February 13

Ponca City Public School Honor Choirs from East & West Middle Schools and Union & McCord Elementary Schools recently performed at “Circle The State With Song,” Region C, Choral Festival held at the Stillwater High School Performing Arts Center. Ponca City music teachers involved were Chad Keilman (East), Michael... Read More.

AARP FOUNDATION TAX-AIDE

Thursday, February 13

Drop-ins only; first come, first served 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday of each week Monday, February 3, thru Wednesday, April 15 Inclement weather policy: If the Library is open, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be there, Monday thru ThursdayWhat you will need to bring:Your previous year’s... Read More.

ODOT Awarded Contract To Resurface U.S. 77 Near Newkirk

Thursday, February 13

NEWKIRK - U.S. Highway 77 north of Newkirk is a stretch of highway that provides potholes and no shoulders, making it difficult for vehicles to drive on. That is likely to change as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation was recently awarded a $9 million contract to resurface the highway.Evans... Read More.

Mavs Softball splits with Neosho

Thursday, February 13

PONCA CITY, Oklahoma --The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs Softball team split a pair of games against Neosho (KS) in their season opener. Tuesday’s games were the first for new head coach Tori Wilde. In Game 1, the NOC Mavs rallied with seven runs in the sixth inning to earn... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Junior High Wrestling Team Crowned 2019-2020 State Champions

Thursday, February 13

The Ponca City Junior High Wrestling team was crowned 2019-2020 State Champions of the 45th annual All State Junior High Tournament. The tournament was held at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City inside the Jim Norick Arena. The tournament hosted 145 teams and over 1,800 wrestlers from across the... Read More.

NOC baseball sweeps Oklahoma Christian

Wednesday, February 12

The 12th ranked Northern Oklahoma College Baseball Mavericks swept Oklahoma Christian JV in a doubleheader Tuesday at Maverick Field. The Mavs (7-0) won the opener 8-4 and the nightcap 7-1. After seven games, coach Ryan Bay likes what his team has accomplished in the early portion of the schedule. ... Read More.

Yatika Fields to appear at NOC artist reception

Wednesday, February 12

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting an artist reception for Yatika Starr Fields Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Cultural Engagement Center in the Vineyard Administration Building. The reception begins at 3:30 p.m. Fields will talk about art, process, and cultural influence. Fields is an artist with emphasis on studio paintings... Read More.

NOC Mavs men rout Connors, Lady Mavs lose to Cowgirls

Wednesday, February 12

WARNER, Oklahoma -- The 13th ranked Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks routed Connors 100-74 Monday night in Warner, Oklahoma. The Mavs women lost to Connors 87-77. The NOC men (22-3) improved to 8-3 in league play while Connors (19-7) fell to 6-6. The Lady Mavs (3-20) fell to 0-11 in league... Read More.

Two Liberty Students Compete in Regional Spelling Bee

Wednesday, February 12

Two students from Liberty Elementary School in Ponca City recently competed in the Regional Spelling Bee at Pond Creek-Hunter Middle School in Pond Creek, Oklahoma. Raegan Heskett, 5th Grader in Peggy Renfro's class and Bryan Logan, 4th Grader in Deborah Waterman's classroom. There were seven contestants from schools in... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Hosting Humane Society Drive

Wednesday, February 12

Ponca City East Middle School Student Council is hosting a Humane Society Drive. They are accepting pet food for dogs and cats as well as treats and accessories. They will accept donations until March 12, 2020. Please contact Ms. Schatz, EMS Student Council Advisor, by email at Read More.

Newkirk And Tonkawa Propositions Both Pass

Wednesday, February 12

Voters in Tonkawa made their ways to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a new city proposition, and Newkirk residents voted on a proposition for Newkirk Public School District I-125. Both propositions di pass. Posted below are unofficial election results provided to us by Kay County.

Ponca City Public Schools Reports BB Gun at East Middle School

Tuesday, February 11

On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Ponca City Public School officials reported that a student at East Middle School was found in possession of a BB gun. The student was turned in to administration by another student.Administration secured the BB gun without incident. The student did not present the gun... Read More.