Ponca Post Archives - Page 3 of 501

Voting-related measures on November ballots include a voter ID push targeting mail-in ballots

Monday, October 26 by AP

A worker sorts ballots at the L.A. County Ballot Processing Center during the California primary election, June 2, 2026, in City of Industry, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang, File) Advocates for greater voter identification requirements are pursuing a new approach in some states: a mandate to place driver’s license or partial Social Security numbers on mail-in... Read More.

Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows

Friday, October 23 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voter turnout is soaring compared with the last midterm election in many of the states that are expected to decide control of the U.S. Senate, according to an Associated Press analysis of early voting two weeks before Election Day. In Texas, early voting is up 74% compared with... Read More.

Marland’s Place Collecting Coats this Fall and Winter

Friday, October 23 by Ponca City Now

Have an extra coat hanging in your closet? Put it to good use.Marland’s Place is collecting coats this fall and winter to help keep the children in our care warm and cozy. You can drop off your donations at their office. They are located at 1300 Summers Place, just off of N. Hartford.Thank you for... Read More.

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Trunk or Treat and Family Fun Night at First Lutheran Church and School

Friday, October 23 by Ponca City Now

🎃👻 ONE NIGHT. TWO BIG REASONS TO HAVE FUN! 👻🎃 Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to First Lutheran Church & School for an evening packed with fall fun! 🍬🕷️ TRUNK OR TREAT — FREE! 🕷️🍬 Hosted by First Lutheran Church, our Trunk or Treat is completely FREE! Come dressed in your favorite costume and... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton and Sen. Pederson Celebrate Opening of Taiwan Regional Trade Office

Friday, October 23 by Ponca City Now

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, on Tuesday joined Taiwanese officials in Taipei for the official opening of the Taiwan Regional Trade Office, establishing a new resource for Oklahoma’s international trade and economic development efforts. The office was established through Senate Bill 209,... Read More.

JoAnn M. Westphalen (JMW) Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Established at NOC

Friday, October 23 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the establishment of the . The scholarship was established in memory of... Read More.

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LeFlore County jury awards student $7.2 million in sexual abuse case

Friday, October 23 by News 6

LEFLORE COUNTY, Okla. - A LeFlore County jury has ordered Pocola Public Schools and its former superintendent to pay a student a total of $7.2 million in a case involving reports of sexual abuse. According to court documents, the student reported the abuse to a school staff member during the 2020-21 school year but was sent... Read More.

Evans Children Academy of Performing Arts Presents: Alice In Wonderland Jr

Thursday, October 22 by Ponca City Now

Evans Children Academy of Performing Arts invites you to tumble down the rabbit hole for Alice in Wonderland Jr. Oct 22-25 at the Poncan Theater at 104 East Grand. Directed by Eddie Dixon and Stage Managed by Nikole Hicks & Addie Kyler, his whimsical musical brings Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters to life in a colorful... Read More.

PCPS Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras will present their annual Fall/Halloween Concert on Thursday

Thursday, October 22 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Get ready for an evening of music, costumes, and Halloween fun! The PCPS Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras will present their annual Fall/Halloween Concert on Thursday, October 22, in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall on Overbrook across from the High School. Under the direction of Paula Cochran, with assistance from Katy Rolf and Dylan Labon,... Read More.

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2027 NOC Distinguished Alumni Award

Thursday, October 22 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College is seeking nominations for the 2027 NOC Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor the college bestows upon its... Read More.

Listening sessions at The Perk Beverage Co. on Thursday, October 22.

Thursday, October 22 by Ponca City Now

PCPS Superintendent Adam Leaming invites the Ponca City community to join him for a series of listening sessions at The Perk Beverage Co. on Thursday, October 22.Come share your thoughts, ideas, and perspectives on the strengths of Ponca City Public Schools, opportunities for growth, and ways we can continue strengthening and supporting our district... Read More.

Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance

Thursday, October 22 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY-- Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced Wednesday that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed by Oklahomans who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017... Read More.