3rd Archives - Ponca City Now

Students prepare for tougher 3rd grade standards through summer reading program

Thursday, July 16 by News 9

TULSA, Okla. - Beginning next school year, a new state law could require some third graders who are not reading at grade level to repeat the grade. One summer program is working to help students improve their reading skills before they return to school. Project Lit, held at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa, provides intensive reading... Read More.

Timberwolves hand the Thunder their 3rd loss, 112-107, after Edwards takes over down the stretch

Saturday, December 20 by The Associated Press

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Friday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and seven assists for the Thunder... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 points, Thunder use big 3rd quarter to race past Jazz 144-112

Saturday, November 22 by The Associated Press

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Oklahoma City had a 33-4 run, and the defending champion Thunder routed the Utah Jazz 144-112 on Friday night in NBA Cup play to improve to 16-1 and push their winning streak to eight. Gilgeous-Alexander was shooting less than 27% on... Read More.

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OU is back on top in NCAA women’s gymnastics, winning 3rd national title in 4 years, 7th overall

Sunday, April 20 by The Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma's redemption arc is complete. The Sooners returned to the top at the NCAA women's gymnastics championships on Saturday, cruising to their seventh national title a year after a stunning flameout in the semifinals. Oklahoma's team total of 198.0125 was four-tenths better than runner-up UCLA, which capped a resurgent season behind... Read More.

Blackwell Tourism’s 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3

Tuesday, April 8 by Ponca City Now

Blackwell Tourism's 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo celebration event will be held on the Blackwell Fairgrounds, 800 South Main Street from 6-10pm on Saturday May 3. Free admission, food trucks, vendors and games for all ages along with amazing door prize drawings increase the crowd each year. Event DJ is Teo Arellano Garcia and brings the... Read More.

OU routs No. 24 Vanderbilt 97-67 for 3rd win in 4 games

Sunday, February 2 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Freshman guard Jeremiah Fears scored 21 points to help Oklahoma dominate No. 24 Vanderbilt in a 97-67 win on Saturday. Oklahoma's Jalon Moore added 19 points and surpassed 1,000 career points. Dayton Forsythe scored 14 points for the Sooners (16-5, 3-5 Southeastern Conference), who have won... Read More.

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After big 3rd quarter and 9 sacks, OU falls 26-14 to No. 18 Mississippi

Sunday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

By PARRISH ALFORD Associated Press OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jaxson Dart threw for 311 yards, No. 18 Mississippi’s defense produced nine sacks, and the Rebels used a big third quarter to beat Oklahoma 26-14 on Saturday. The Sooners were up 14-10 at the half before the Rebels (6-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) scored two touchdowns in the... Read More.

Ody’s 3rd Annual Unleashed Poker Run with NOKHS

Friday, August 18 by Lyman James

Ody's 3rd Annual Unleashed Poker Run benefiting the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is coming up! It will be on September 30th with registration beginning at 9:45 AM for buggies and 10:15 AM for bikes. Get ready for a thrilling adventure! They'll have 6 stops around Northern Oklahoma for a quick community ride, visiting some... Read More.

Closings and Cancellations for February 3rd

Wednesday, February 2 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA: Blackwell Public Schools - CLOSED Blackwell City Hall and Library - CLOSED Billings Public Schools - Distance Learning Cowboy Driving of Ponca City - CLOSED Deer Creek-Lamont Public Schools - Distance Learning Grant County Courthouse - CLOSED First Baptist Churches in Perry and Ponca City - CLOSED First Lutheran Church and School of... Read More.

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Kay County Health Department offering 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, August 17 by Lyman James

As the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, you might be asking who is eligible? Those who have been diagnosed with conditions that result in moderate to severe levels of immunocompromised. Individuals with other, non-immunocompromised conditions (including but not limited to chronic disease or residing in group living arrangements considered high risk settings)... Read More.

Heather Cannon Honda Named DealerRater “Honda Dealer of the Year” For 3rd Year In A Row

Wednesday, January 27 by Lyman James

Ponca City, Oklahoma – January 26, 2021 – Heather Cannon Honda is awarded a 2021 Dealer of the Year Award by DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform and company of Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS). Dealer of the Year Award recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada that are... Read More.

NOC’s Demaree King named NJCAA 3rd Team All-American

Monday, April 6 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College sophomore guard Demaree King was named NJCAA 3rd Team All-American on Monday. King led the Mavs to the NJCAA National Basketball Tournament averaging 19.5 points per game shooting 46 percent from 3-point range. He also averaged 3.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest. NOC coach Donnie Jackson was ecstatic with King’s selection. ... Read More.