Ponca Post

Scam Warning Issued From Oklahoma State Attorney General

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State Attorney General Mike Hunter has warned Oklahomans to be aware of phone calls from scam artists claiming the be with the Social Security Administration(SSA) and attempting to steal social security numbers along with money.The scam will normally involve the con artist telling individuals that their social security number has been suspended due... Read More.

Campaign For Ponca City Humane Society Enters Second Week

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

The $1.4 million capital campaign to fund the expansion of the Ponca City Humane Society is going into its second week. The volunteer enthusiasm is growing along with the projects donations.PCHuS board member Lisa Hinch said that she used to think she couldn't volunteer for an organization due to the sadness caused by the... Read More.

Adult Fun And Upper League Volleyball At RecPlex Starts In March

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

Ladies, if you're looking to get in some volleyball action over the upcoming months, the Ponca City RecPlex has a special announcement!Staring March 4, the Adult Upper League Coed Volleyball will begin as they will meet every Monday Night. And starting March 5, the Adult Fun League Volleyball will begin as they will meet... Read More.

Heather Cannon Honda Gains National Recognition

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

Heather Cannon Honda of Ponca City has been recently recognized as one of the Top 10 auto dealers in the United States when it comes to customer service.The dealership is to be awarded a 2019 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award, an annual recognition given to auto dealerships that deliver outstanding customer service as rated by... Read More.

SNAP Food Benefits Issued Early To help Those Affected By Partial Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

The impact of the partial government shutdown can be felt as over 800,000 people have had to miss their paychecks twice. The shutdown can be felt in homes across Northern Oklahoma as some local residents are wondering how they will be able to put food on the table if the shutdown continues into the... Read More.

Noble County Residents Can Apply Now To Vote With Absentee Ballots

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

Noble County Election Board Secretary Pam McBride said that voters who live in Noble County that want to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the February 12, 2019 Frontier School and Covington-Douglas special election need to apply now. While the Noble County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria To Rekindle Ties With Ho-Chunk Tribe At Winter Encampment This Weekend

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK, Okla.- The Otoe Missouria and Ho-Chunk Tribes will join at the Winter Encampment Dance this upcoming weekend. Although removed to Indian Territory in the late 1800s, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe are originally woodland tribes whose century-old ties to their relatives of the Ho-Chunk Tribe will be rekindled this weekend at the annual Winter Encampment... Read More.

Deer Creek-Lamont Qualifies For Academic Bowl State Tournament

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

The Deer Creek-Lamont Academic Bowl Team recently won the Area Championship at Kremlin on Saturday, January 12 and qualified for the 2019 Class A State Tournament that is to be held at Redlands College in El Reno on February 2.The members of the team are seniors Isaiah Spurlin, Albany Blackburn, Tanya Crain and Austin... Read More.

Kids Arbor Day Coloring Contest In Ponca City

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

The Kids Arbor Day Coloring Contest for PreK-Kindergarten, 1st-2nd grades and 3rd-5th grades. Coloring sheets will be distributed at local public schools and are distributed at local public schools and are due at the Ponca City RecPlex by February 1. Judging will be done by the public with winners announced on March 6.For more... Read More.

Ponca City RecPlex Releases Membership Pricings

Thursday, January 24 by Lyman James

With the Ponca City RecPlex now in full swing going into 2019, posted below are the prices for membership fees. the RecPlex is addressed at 1604 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601. Household Membership fees are $50.00, for two adults and up to four dependents. And, only $5.00 per dependent for those with... Read More.

Local Man Missing Since Late December – Police Asking For Assistance

Wednesday, January 23 by Lyman James

On Monday January 21st the Ponca City Police Department received a call wanting to report Joshua Kyle Battiest as missing. Joshua is 31 years old. He was last seen on December 22nd, 2018 by a friend. Joshua did not show up for work on December 21st, 2018 and has not contacted them since. It... Read More.

PCPS Mock Trial Team Competes In Tournament

Wednesday, January 23 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School’s newly formed Mock Trial Team competed this week in the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Chappelle Cup Tournament. Mock Trial is a state and national competition where students take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses to present a case in court. The MLK Tournament is a scrimmage tournament, hosted... Read More.