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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR THE APRIL 4, 2023 ELECTION

Friday, March 3 by Lyman James

March 10, 2023 is the last day to apply for voter registration or make any changes in order to be eligible to vote in the April 4, 2023 Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Voters in Kay County will be voting on School Board Seats for Kildare, Newkirk, Ponca City and Tonkawa... Read More.

July Totaled More COVID Cases Than The Previous 4 Months Combined, Health Dept. Says

Friday, August 5 by Lyman James

COVID numbers increased drastically in July, according to the latest newsletter posted by the City-Cowley County Health Department."July has seen an extreme increase within the county with more cases than the previous four months combined," the health department stated.The health department recorded 517 cases of the virus for the month through July 29, when... Read More.

City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4

Wednesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m.The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate America’s Independence Day.A safety zone will be buoyed off on Lake Ponca beginning at approximately... Read More.

‘Click It Or Ticket’ Set For May 22-June 4; ACPD Says To Expect Increased Street Presence

Tuesday, May 17 by Lyman James

Just make it click, the Ark City Police Department says."The instant you buckle up before driving or riding in the front seat of a car or truck, you cut your risk of a fatal injury in a crash nearly in half," the ACPD said in a news release Tuesday about its latest "Click It... Read More.

Construction for Ponca City Broadband’s Phase 4 and 5 begins

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

Construction in Phase 4 and 5 has begun. Contractors are working in the Northeast part of town, moving from N 14th St to Pecan along Prospect, then moving South … all the way to South Ave. Fiber optic network lines will be installed in the same fashion as the electrical service throughout each neighborhood... Read More.

Blackwell City Council Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates Forum Tonight

Tuesday, March 23 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will have a Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates forum coming up this Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce’s Conference Room.Up for the Blackwell Mayor Seat are Julie Green and T.J. Greenfield, and running for Ward #4 are Steve Marquardt and Chad Shepherd.There’ll be limited... Read More.

#4 Mavs remain unbeaten with win over NEO

Tuesday, March 9 by Lyman James

The 4th ranked Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks remained undefeated with a 74-60 win over NEO Monday night at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The Lady Mavs lost to the Lady Norse 67-43. The Mavs (11-0) were led by JD Ray with 16 points while Dylan Mclean added 14. The Lady Mavs (3-7) were led by Gavriel Myers with... Read More.

PCPS Board of Education Appoints New Board Member for Ward #4 Vacant Seat

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

In a special meeting on February 24, 2021, the Ponca City Public Schools appointed Anna Roland to fill the vacant board seat in Ward #4. The seat was previously held by Dr. David Kinkaid, who passed away on December 30, 2020.The Term of Office for the Ward #4 seat is a five-year term that runs from 2019-2024.... Read More.

Ponca City BOE cancels February 4 meeting

Friday, January 29 by Lyman James

Administrative Assistant/Board Clerk Betty Johnston has informed Ponca Post that as of Thursday afternoon, COVID-19 has once again prevailed.This has caused the cancellation of the Ponca City Board of Education's meeting set for February 4 to be cancelled. The meeting already had one schedule change as the first meeting date was set for February... Read More.

Ponca City School Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Ward Seat #4

Tuesday, January 26 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools’ Board of Education is seeking applicants for a recent vacancy on Board Ward Seat #4. Oklahoma law states that when a vacancy occurs, the board has 60 days to appoint someone to fill the position or call for a special election to fill the seat. After appointed, the newly... Read More.

Ponca City School Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Ward Seat #4

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

PCPS on Winter Break until January 4

Monday, December 21 by Lyman James

As per the 2020-2021 PCPS calendar, there will be no school December 21, 2020 through January 4, 2021. Students will report back on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Teachers report back on Monday, January 4 for a workday. The Central Administration Building will be closed December 23, 2020 through January 1, 2021 and will reopen January 4... Read More.