Ponca Post

Cowley Tiger Cross Country & Soccer Teams Head for Nat’l Tournaments in Florida

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

The Cowley College men’s and women’s cross country teams and Tiger men’s soccer team left for Florida on Tuesday to prepare to compete at their respective national tournaments. The Tiger cross country teams will compete Saturday at 10 a.m. at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Tallahassee, FL. The Cowley men’s cross country... Read More.

Ponca’s East Middle School Student Council Honored

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

The East Middle School Student Council has been designated as a State Honor Council for its exemplary leadership training. To qualify for State Honor Council, students have to do many service projects, attend the Leadership Conference and write articles on Student Council. Service projects so far this year includes announcements and pledges daily, hosting Spirit Week during Homecoming, a Back-to-School Dance and decorating doors of teachers and custodians throughout the school year. “We always start with... Read More.

Mary’s Grill Hosting Fundraising Dinner for Stacy Rogers on Sunday

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

Mary’s Grill in Tonkawa is hosting a loaded baked potato benefit dinner for Stacy Rogers this Sunday from 11 ‘til 2. Stacy suffered a severe heart attack and has undergone a Quadruple bypass. A $10 minimum donation is being requested and includes a loaded pulled pork or taco meat baked potato, along with dessert... Read More.

Po-Hi STUCO Attends State Convention – and we’ve got pictures!

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

More pics belowPo-Hi Student Council officers and advisors, along with a few other representatives, attended the 82nd annual Oklahoma Association of Student Councils State Convention last weekend at Cache High School. Students attended leadership-driven break-out sessions, listened to impactful speakers, enjoyed an 80s theme party and bonded together as leaders of our council. The council... Read More.

Po-Hi Panic Returns November 17-18

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

Po-Hi Panic will return to Po-Hi for its 80th year next Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 at 7p.m. in the historic Howell Auditorium. The annual school talent show started in 1940 but was sidelined due to COVID-19. PANIC is the all-school talent show that first premiered in 1940. More details will be released... Read More.

Audio: Terri Busch Shares Update from Pioneer Technology Center

Monday, November 7 by Lyman James

Terri Busch, Marketing Director for Pioneer Technology Center, joined Shaun & Ted Monday morning on WBBZ's Morning Buzz to share the latest news from Pioneer Technology Center. That includes the 4th Annual Holiday Market on Thursday November 17th, from 9am til 2pm in the Conference Center. You can shop handcrafted items from many programs... Read More.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.6 Billion

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

The Powerball jackpot has been raised to an estimated $1.6 billion for Saturday night’s drawing. This is officially a new record-breaking jackpot for Powerball, making it the largest prize ever in US Lottery history. Saturday will mark 40 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, the second longest streak in the game’s history. If the... Read More.

Veterans To Be Honored Saturday with Parade and More

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

The day (Saturday Nov. 5) is full of events and activities starting withThe Ponca City Aviation Booster Club’s Monthly Fly-in Breakfast on Saturday from 7 ‘til 10 AM at the Ponca City Airport. The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, hash browns, fresh fruit, coffee, and orange juice. Cost... Read More.

Po-Hi Students Take Part in Native American Heritage Days

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

(see more pictures below)The Native American Heritage Club attended the breakout sessions including "Native Nutrition" and "Getting a Job with Ease." Keynote speakers included model Raini Deerinwater and rapper Supaman. The day concluded with a concert by Supaman. Special thanks goes to the Indian Health Care Resource Center for covering the transportation fees and... Read More.

Representatives Thank Lankford, Inhofe and Lucas for Rural Hospital Language Change

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Reps. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, and Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, today thanked U.S. Sens. James Lankford and Jim Inhofe as well as U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas for their work to change language in rules that will improve patient access to rural critical care hospitals. The trio... Read More.

Monthly Fly-In Breakfast Saturday Morning

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

A perfect way to start the day. Before you head to the Veterans Parade in downtown Ponca City, how about breakfast! The Ponca City Aviation Booster Club is hosting their monthly fly-in breakfast on Saturday morning between 7 and 10am. The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, hash browns,... Read More.

Audio: Ice On The Plaza to Open November 18th

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

Allyson Broome recently visited the studios of 1047 The Bull and WBBZ to share exciting information about Ice On The Plaza. You can hear the complete interview when you click on the link below.It's beginning to look a lot...like the holidays and, in just a few weeks Ice on the Plaza, Ponca City's newest... Read More.