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Blackwell Police Arrest Woman Facing Felony Counts

Friday, January 17

The Blackwell Police Department made an arrest on a woman at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.According to affidavits, Jessica Nicole Wood, 27, was arrested for two felony counts of child neglect which date back to 2018. As of Jan. 16, a plea docket has since been scheduled for Wood on... Read More.

Southbound I-35 Remains Narrowed Near Blackwell For Construction

Friday, January 17

Southbound I-35 from the rest area at mm 226 and State Highway 11 (mm 222) at Blackwell will remain narrowed down to one lane through January for ongoing bridge work over Doe Creek.Motorists travelling in the given area are advised to expect lane shifts, should plan for delays and... Read More.

PCPS Calendar Committee Asking for Parent Input for Next Years School Calendar

Thursday, January 16

PONCA CITY - Ponca City School’s Calendar Committee is meeting in January and is asking for input from parents regarding the 2020-2021 school calendar. We are asking parents to please take time to provide some feedback by visiting our website at www.pcps.us or following the... Read More.

Ponca City School Board Leaders Honored

Thursday, January 16

PONCA CITY - Ponca City Public School board members were honored at their January, 2020 meeting. They were presented with items from school employees & students including: gift baskets with a variety of items including candy, ball caps, T-Shirts, cards, homemade goodies and lots of other items.January is National... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Holding Humane Society Drive

Thursday, January 16

PONCA CITY - East Middle School Student Council is holding a Humane Society Drive that began January 3 and is continuing through February 7, 2020. They are asking for dog food, cat food, treats and bedding. They plan to take the donated items to the Ponca City Humane Society... Read More.

GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE & SPECIAL SERVICES/INTERIM ASSISTANCE

Thursday, January 16

The City of Ponca City recognizes that most renters could afford to make monthly house payments, but the largest obstacle is saving money for a down payment and closing costs. The Homebuyer Assistance Program is designed to decrease the barriers preventing low to moderate income individuals and families from owning homes. The... Read More.

OPEN INVITATION FOR UCAP/CIMARON PUBLIC TRANSIT COMMUNITY FORUM

Thursday, January 16

United Community Action Program, lnc. /Cimarron Public Transit will hold community forums in January related to public transportation for Creek, Kay, Osage, Pawnee, and Washington counties. Staff requests input from riders, local businesses, municipalities, social service agencies, Tribes, private providers, health facilities, elected officials, and the general public to... Read More.

Census 2020 Information

Thursday, January 16

Beginning in mid-March, every household in America will receive a notice to complete the census online, by phone, or by mail. You will be asked to count everyone who lives in your home as of April 1, 2020. Responding to the 2020 Census is a chance to shape your future!EVERYONE COUNTS:... Read More.

City Of Ponca City To Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Thursday, January 16

The City of Ponca City will observe Monday, January 20, as a City Holiday:Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 20, and will RESUME Tuesday, January 21. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411 Ponca City Landfill will CLOSE Monday, January 20, and will REOPEN Tuesday,... Read More.

Ponca City Crossing Guard Reminds Drivers To Be Cautious On Foggy Mornings

Wednesday, January 15

PONCA CITY - With it being a foggy morning across northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas, Ponca City Crossing Guard Debbie Turner of Ponca City would like to remind everyone to be extra cautious and careful when driving.Not only does the fog make it tough to see other vehicles on... Read More.