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Working Together, North Central Oklahoma Center of Workforce Excellence

Monday, November 23 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK ------ Partners from the region of North Central Oklahoma received official designation last week as a Center of Workforce Excellence, as approved by the Governor’s Council for Workforce Development. Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce began rolling out a plan for these Centers to leverage and align resources, ensuring a... Read More.

Central Fare Receives Second Community Grant from the National Association of Realtors

Thursday, July 9 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, OK -- Central Fare, a community workforce retention and attraction project was launched in June by the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) in response to COVID-19 physical distancing measures. PCDA received notice today that a submitted Placemaking Grant has been approved for $5000.00; $4,500 from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for the gathering area project... Read More.

Phillips 66 Supports Central Fare – Opening in Late July

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

In response to Covid-19 social distancing practices, Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) announced the Central Fare project this week. To further assist with equipment and community enhancement, Phillips 66 announced the award of a community investment grant application for $15,000 had been approved for Central Fare. “Phillips 66 strives to make a positive impact in... Read More.

PCDA Forward Together Mural at City Central

Friday, June 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK---------Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has created an interactive, community project with their "Paint by numbers" mural. Local working artist Kortny Dylewski, Red Dirt Rosie, was commissioned by PCDA to create the mural which is located on the south side of the PCDA owned City Central building at 400 E. Central Ave... Read More.

NOC Mavs Baseball Splits Series With North Central Missouri, Sweep Northland Technical

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

Mavs split four game set with North Central Missouri The 4th ranked Northern Oklahoma College Mavs Baseball Team split a four-game series with North Central Missouri College Friday and Saturday. The Mavs are 19-4 on the year. NOC lost the series opener 13-3 on Friday and then rebounded to win the nightcap behind Blake Hubbard... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Hosts North Central Resource and Transition Fair February 10

Wednesday, February 5 by Lyman James

This year, the 4th Annual North Central Resource and Transition Fair will be held at Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) in conjunction with the PTC Preview Night. Both events are scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2020, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Pioneer Technology is located at 2101 North Ash in Ponca City. The Resource and Transition Fair... Read More.

Ponca City Basketball Vs. Tulsa East Central Game Scheduled In February Canceled

Wednesday, January 9 by Lyman James

Following the events that took place after the Po-Hi girls varsity game in Ponca City against Tulsa East Central in December,The Tulsa East Central basketball games scheduled for February 7 have been canceled according to Ponca City Public Schools. Ponca City will instead play at Northwest Classen that day. JV girls will start at... Read More.

Freezing Rain Creates Accidents Across North Central Oklahoma

Thursday, January 3 by Lyman James

From Sherry Bowers at the Ponca City Police Department. Numerous wrecks have already occurred Thursday Morning across Northern Oklahoma due to icy roads and bridges. Below are reported accidents that we will continue to update once we receive more information. MINOR ACCIDENTS08:36 a.m.- Hubbard & Waverly (Kay County Sheriff's Office)08:36 a.m. - 3151 West Old... Read More.