Ponca Post

Armed, Dangerous Ark City man arrested in Ponca City Friday

Monday, June 21 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City, Ks. Police Department responded to a call on Friday involving an Arkansas City man that was considered to be armed and dangerous.Christopher Logan Strychalski, 29, was arrested in the Ponca City McDonald's parking lot at around 6:30 p.m. Friday on suspicion of aggravated battery, criminal threat and discharge of a firearm... Read More.

Tonkawa man killed in accident Friday afternoon

Monday, June 21 by Lyman James

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, one Tonkawa man was killed in an accident at 1:31 p.m. Friday afternoon, 2 miles south of Blackwell at 13th street and Hubbard Road.Charles Stewart, 49, was driving at 1996 Dodge Pickup on south 13th when he failed to yield at the stop sign at Hubbard Road. Stewart... Read More.

Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show in Rush Limbaugh’s Slot on WBBZ

Friday, June 18 by Lyman James

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2021 –Premiere Networks announced today the launch of “The Clay Travis &Buck SextonShow,” anewthree-hour talk radio show airing Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, beginning June21.Airing in the timeslot held by “The Rush Limbaugh Show” for more than three decades, Travis and Sexton will carry on... Read More.

Missing Wisconsin woman last seen in Enid found safe in Kansas

Friday, June 18 by Lyman James

A missing Wisconsin woman last seen in Enid has been located safe in Kansas and her family contacted. Stephanie Rene Wallace, 23, of Spring Green, WI, was found safe in Attica, KS, about 15 miles northwest of Anthony in Harper County, after a farmer reported a tip to the Enid Police Department.About 8:15 a.m.... Read More.

Fair week set for 2021

Friday, June 18 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell lately approved a sub-lease agreement with the Kay County Fair Board to host the long-running fair, which was cancelled for the first time in over 100 years in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Fair week for 2021 will be September 14 through the 19.

Brad Witherspoon named Mavs’ basketball coach

Thursday, June 17 by Lyman James

Brad Witherspoon has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Northern Oklahoma College. Witherspoon, 35, spent the previous four years as an assistant coach at Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kansas. Witherspoon also has assistant coaching experience at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska, Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas, John Wood Community College... Read More.

NOC’s Arts Adventure Summer Camp set for July

Wednesday, June 16 by Lyman James

Arts Adventure Camp held at NOC July 20-22This year marks the 30th anniversary of Arts Adventure Summer Camp. It began in 1991 and was held on the grounds of the Marland Mansion. In 2000, it moved to the campus of Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa.Arts Adventure is a 501(c)3 non-profit supported by the Oklahoma... Read More.

City of Ponca City in partnership with NERA for COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City in partnership with New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) has been approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.The purpose of the CDBG CARES ACT Rent/Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance Programs are to... Read More.

Diplomas for Po-Hi Class of 2021 students can be picked up today

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools announced Monday that diplomas for the Po-Hi Class of 2021 can be picked up at the main office today between 7:30 a.m. and noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Diplomas may only be picked up by the students. Please return any school property you may have.If you need a transcript,... Read More.

Three suspects sentenced to Kay County District Court after attempt to rob dispensary

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

Three male suspects that were accused of attempting to rob a dispensary have all been convicted and sentenced to the Kay County District Court.Timothy Lee Adams, 20, David Eguia, 19 and Kazly Zotigh, 19, all of Ponca City have felony charges of conspiracy and second degree robbery.The three were arrested by Ponca City Police... Read More.

Planned power outage for areas in Blackwell

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will be experiencing a controlled outage tomorrow from 4 - 6 a.m. in the area of Southwest Boulevard South to Hubbard; and Main Street west to 3rd and east to Urbana. This outage will be for maintenance work by Blackwell Public Power.

Room available for Ponca City Chamber’s Customer Service Training

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

If you are a Ponca City Chamber Member, they still have room for their Customer Service Training on Wednesday, June 30th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Chamber can always say Shop Ponca First, but if they are not offering quality customer service it is not going to continue. This training is free... Read More.