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Grand Avenue Streetscape Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony July 1

Friday, June 27 by Ponca City Now

Join the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce and community partners as they celebrate the completion of the Grand Avenue Streetscape Project with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. This exciting revitalization enhances the beauty, functionality, and walkability of our historic downtown corridor. These recent projects, including new corner flower beds and an added center lane making Grand Ave.... Read More.

CONSTRUCTION ON HARTFORD AVENUE BEGINS MAY 12

Friday, May 9 by Ponca City Now

Hembree and Hodgson Construction, LLC of Ponca City has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct various sections of deteriorated concrete pavement on Hartford Avenue between Little Lane and Fairview Avenue.Work is set to begin on Monday, May 12, 2025. The total construction time for the project is estimated to be... Read More.

Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says ‘no avenue’ for criminal case in connection to attack

Saturday, January 11 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded on Friday that while federal prosecution may have been possible a century ago there is no longer an avenue to bring a criminal case more than 100 years after one of the worst... Read More.

Resurfacing Greenlit For May 31 On North Summit From Kansas Avenue To Radio Lane

Monday, May 23 by Lyman James

Resurfacing work on North Summit Street between Kansas Avenue and Radio Lane will begin May 31.According to a news release from the City of Ark City Monday morning, the project will consist of milling down the old surface and overlaying a new asphalt surface on this section of Summit Street, base repairs, sidewalk repairs,... Read More.

Construction project for Union Street Bridge over Highland Avenue to begin in May

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Commission has approved a contract and authorized the Mayor to execute contract documents with K & R Builders, Inc. for the rehabilitation project on Union Street Bridge over Highland Avenue in the amount of $917,270.46. This project was recommended by the City’s bridge inspection consultant in 2019, after the uppermost layer of... Read More.

One person killed in accident Monday morning on South Avenue

Monday, January 3 by Lyman James

One person is dead following a single vehicle accident that occurred just after midnight Monday morning at the South Avenue underpass.The Ponca City Police Department received a call about the accident. Driving the vehicle was Michael Fink, 32, who is listed in critical condition at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. His passenger, Dickey... Read More.

Hartford Avenue water line project extending eastward

Thursday, December 9 by Lyman James

Sober Brothers, Inc. has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to construct a new 10-inch water line along Hartford Avenue, from Fifth Street to Seventh Street, to replace an existing deteriorated water main. The project includes the removal and replacement of existing pavement along the south half of Hartford Avenue. The... Read More.

Section of Hartford Avenue CLOSED starting today

Monday, November 29 by Lyman James

Sober Brothers, Inc. has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to construct a new 10-inch water line along Hartford Avenue from Fifth Street to Seventh Street to replace an existing deteriorated water main. The project will include the removal and replacement of existing pavement along the south half of Hartford Avenue.The... Read More.

Section of Hartford Avenue closed starting Monday

Tuesday, November 23 by Lyman James

Pavement reconstruction for Oklahoma Avenue between Waverly and Lincoln streets starts March 29

Tuesday, March 23 by Lyman James

Hembree and Hodgson Construction, LLC has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct the pavement on Oklahoma Avenue from Waverly Street to Lincoln Street.The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 29, 2021. The total construction time for the project is estimated to be 60 calendar days. During the... Read More.