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Gabe Roland Named Ponca’s First Iron Man

Thursday, May 11

Ponca City is beginning a new tradition of presenting “The Iron Man” Award. Occasionally, we have several athletes who have lettered in fall, winter, and spring sports for the entire four years of their high school athletic career. Talented individuals who accomplish this feat demonstrate an extremely strong work-ethic,... Read More.

Pandemic Relief Program for Small Businesses Can Mean Big Refunds

Thursday, May 11

For more information or to apply online, just click here.The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) or Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program is the last major COVID-19 financial relief program for small businesses to receive stimulus money due to the pandemic. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ready to... Read More.

Roosevelt Elementary Honored…Again!

Thursday, May 11

Roosevelt Elementary was recognized as a Great Expectations Model School for the 18th straight year! Shown are Jera Kiespert (Roosevelt Principal), Cheryl Snyder (Roosevelt Instructional Coach), Sue Early (Great Expectations) and Beckie Stephenson (Roosevelt Kindergarten Teacher)Congratulations! And thanks for all you do for our students, families, and community!

101 Wild West Rodeo Parade Entries Being Accepted

Thursday, May 11

Saturday June 10th, 10AM on Grand in downtown Ponca City. Click here to download entry form. The parade is a wonderful way to kick off the rodeo festivities. It features a variety of floats, marching bands, cowboys, cowgirls, and other Wild West characters. The parade is a true celebration of... Read More.

4,000 OK Special Olympics Athletes To Compete at Summer Games

Thursday, May 11

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 4,000 Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will take over the campus of Oklahoma State University on May 17-19 to compete in the annual Summer Games. Special Olympics Oklahoma staff, thousands of volunteers, and law enforcement personnel are gearing up for three full days of competitions, Olympic-style ceremonies,... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

Thursday, May 11

Eighteen NOC Tonkawa students were inducted into the local Phi Theta Kappa Chapter on April 30. (photo by Dina Kleinmann/Northern Oklahoma College) The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Phi Theta Kappa Xi Theta Chapter announced their 2023 inductees this week. Eighteen students were inducted on April 30. According to NOC Phi... Read More.

Marriya Wright earns NOC Nursing DAISY Award

Thursday, May 11

NOC Nursing Division Chair Dr. Nikole Hicks presented The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing to Marriya Wright at Friday’s Nurses’ Pinning ceremony in Enid. (photo by Shiloh Martin/Northern Oklahoma College) Former Northern Oklahoma College nursing faculty member Marriya Wright was honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty at the NOC... Read More.

Babenko, Koroleva lead Cowley to National Tennis Runner-up Finish

Wednesday, May 10

With freshman Arina Babenko and sophomore Mariia Koroleva capturing singles titles, the Cowley College women’s tennis team had its highest-ever national finish by placing second at the NJCAA Division I Women’s Tennis National Championships held in Tyler, TX. Hillsborough College (FL) finished three points better than Cowley (46-43) as... Read More.

Snap Chat Threat Leads to Police Patrols at Ponca Schools

Wednesday, May 10

The Ponca City Police Department has been made aware of a threat of violence against a school circulating on Snap Chat. The Snap Chat that is being shared is a photo of a phone screen, and the threat of violence against an unnamed school is on that phone, and... Read More.

Fatality Accident on Monday Morning

Monday, May 8

A tragic fatality accident occurred on the morning of May 8th at around 7:18 on South Ranch Drive, half a mile north of West Cowboy Hill Road, about five miles south of Ponca City.The accident involved a single vehicle, a 2004 Nissan Armada, driven by 24-year-old Gabino Serralde Jr,... Read More.

Po-Hi Class of 23 Top 10 Tea

Monday, May 8

The Top 10 Tea was held Sunday afternoon for the top students of the Class of 2023 for Ponca City High School. Top 10 Seniors:Annabelle Herard (not pictured) Bethany Klein Cason Wilson Emma Gertken Haley Mills Jared Meeks Lexie Huster Luke Hollis Noah Monroe Tanner EstesStudents are pictured with... Read More.

March the Halls Begins for Po-Hi Seniors

Monday, May 8

Po-Hi seniors started the tradition of Marching the Halls of their elementary schools this morning. Marching at Kildare were seniors Collin DeHaven and Aaliyah Irving. Shown with these seniors are staff from Kildare: Bruce Shelley, Angela Shelton and Zach Heitschmidt.March the Halls Events: Lutheran and McCord – Tuesday, March 16 Ponca... Read More.