Ponca Post

Evans Academy hosting auditions for “Cats”!

Wednesday, July 27 by Lyman James

Auditions will be held via Zoom on August 7 and 8 and are open to ages 7 and up. Dancers are encouraged to audition. Show dates at Ponca City's Poncan Theatre are September 29, 30, October 1, & 2, 2022 with rehearsals scheduled Sunday through Thursday evenings. Please prepare a 1-2 minute song... Read More.

OSU Alumni Association names Dr. Ann Caine as President

Wednesday, July 27 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 26, 2022) — An inductee into the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame, Dr. Ann Caine will lead the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association (OSUAA), which represents more than 250,000 OSU alumni.Tuesday's announcement followed a unanimous vote by the OSUAA Board of Directors to hire Dr. Caine.The announcement marks the culmination of a search managed by an executive search firm... Read More.

Sample Ballots Available For August 23 Election

Friday, July 22 by Lyman James

Sample ballots are now available for the August 23, 2022 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Kay County Election Board during normal business hours. County Election Board Secretary, Carol Leaming, reminds voter that sample ballots are specific... Read More.

Big Ben Welch – Less than $500 to reach GoFundMe Goal

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

Update: July 28th. As of today, (noon on July 28) we're just $445 away from reaching the Go Fund Me goal for Ben's family and final expenses. You can help reach that goal by clicking here.Ben's memorial service will be held Friday at 2pm in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center on the... Read More.

Phillips 66 College Interns get Ponca City’s Grand Tour

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Rich Cantillon had the opportunity to give Phillips 66 college interns a grand tour of Ponca City. David Keathly gave a tour of the Marland Mansion. Rich took them on a driving tour including the historic Wentz Pool and Lake Ponca Recreation Area. They had lunch at the Rusty Barrell. These Phillips 66 college... Read More.

Po-Hi Class of 82 Reunion

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

The Po Hi Class of 82 is planning their 40th Class Reunion for the weekend of August 19th and 20th. Cost is $30, or $50 per couple, if you register by July 15th. After the 15th, the price goes up $10 for each person. You can register here, or you can contact Staci... Read More.

Kal Cloonan opens new Central Cafe in Ponca’s City Central Building

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Thursday morning, The Ponca City Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Central Cafe located in the City Central Building at Central and 5th Street. Cutting the ribbon is owner Kal Cloonan. Holding the ribbon are Brooke Jones and Jessica Thaxton-Ross. Kal offers smoothies, coffee, vegan food and other great items. Juice...food...love! ... Read More.

Po-Hi’s Rylee Strah signs with Rose State

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Rylee Strah has signed a letter to play volleyball this fall with Rose State College. Pictured, front row from left, are mom Simone Strah, Rylee Strah and dad David Strah, and back row, Po-Hi coach Jennie Hinterreiter and Rose State coach Katelin Shay.

Tonkawa Utility Customers to pay higher bills in August and September

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

The following is regarding Tonkawa residents upcoming utility bills.The City of Tonkawa just received the June electric bill from OMPA. Comparing June of 2021 to June of 2022, there was more than a 30% increase. This was mainly due to the number of kilowatts purchased, however, there was also a substantial increase in fuel... Read More.

Wholesale Power Prices Impacting Ponca City Energy Customers

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

High wholesale power prices are impacting Ponca City Energy customer bills and may continue to do so into the near future. These high costs are being felt nationwide and are a combination of a series of factors, most notably high natural gas prices and historic demand.For its short-term outlook, the Energy Information Administration reported... Read More.

Registration deadline set for July 29 for August elections

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

July 29 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 23 Runoff Primary Election, and the Tonkawa School Bond Election.Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years... Read More.

Moulton pleads guilty after fatal accident that killed Ark City football player

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

Kay News Cow reports that 19-year-old Walker Moulton pleaded guilty this morning to a reduced charge of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, as the driver in an accident last fall that claimed the life of Ark City High football player Rhett Lathers.He had been charged with a felony count of first-degree manslaughter for the Oct.... Read More.