Ceremony – Ponca City Now

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.

Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 to be held on Friday, May 16

Wednesday, May 7 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.New this year the seating will be on a first come first served basis. No reserved seating will take place. Anyone who reserves a spot early... Read More.

Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Thursday, March 27 by News 9

Former President Bill Clinton will attend the 30th Remembrance Ceremony of the Oklahoma City bombing, serving as the keynote speaker, Kari Watkins, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, confirmed."We are honored to have President Clinton back," Watkins said. "He’s been back several times and we’re honored that he wants... Read More.

Ground Breaking Ceremony Held Monday for Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project

Tuesday, February 18 by City of Ponca City

Pictured left to right: Garrett Bowers, City Commissioner-Stephanie Austin, City Commissioner-Kelsey Wagner, City Commissioner-Rhonda Skrapke, Grant Administrator-Mike Abernathie, Project Architect-Homer Nicholson, Mayor-Tyler Prather, Rick Scott Construction-Craig Stephenson, City Manager-Jacob Harris, Rick Scott Construction-Rodney Jackson, Rick Scott Construction-Jayden Scott, Rick Scott Construction-Kenneth Bradley, Building Official-Chris Henderson, Development Services Director.In March of 2021, the City began... Read More.

Cowley Volleyball Team Presented National Championship Rings During Ceremony

Monday, April 8 by Lyman James

Honored for capturing its third national championship in program history, members of the Cowley College volleyball team were presented national championship rings during a ceremony held Saturday inside the Robert Brown Theatre. On November 18, 2023, the Lady Tigers defeated the Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes in five sets to claim the 2023 National Championship. It had been 140... Read More.

Southwestern Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Residence Hall

Wednesday, June 22 by Lyman James

All hands were on deck Tuesday afternoon in Winfield on the campus of Southwestern College for a groundbreaking ceremony.The 94-bed three-story residence hall, yet to be named, will open in the fall of 2023, according to a press release from SC. The facility will be built on the open lot on the south side... Read More.

Blackwell VFW conducting a Flag Burning Ceremony on Flag Day

Sunday, June 5 by Lyman James

Blackwell's VFW will be conducting a Flag Burning Ceremony on Flag Day June 14th at 7pm. The public is welcome to attend.This location will be directly north of the VFW parking lot off of west Ferguson.If you have a flag that needs to be disposed of The VFW will be accepting them Saturday June... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be held Thursday for new sidewalk in Blackwell

Wednesday, May 18 by Lyman James

A Ribbon Cutting will be held this Thursday, May 19 at 9 a.m. in Blackwell for the new sidewalk project that runs along West Ferguson Street from 13th Street to Blackwell Elementary School. The sidewalk is to help kids who walk to the school that don't want to walk along the street. This project is... Read More.

NHS Induction Ceremony Held

Thursday, March 24 by Lyman James

A total of 40 new members from Ponca City High School were inducted Tuesday night into the National Honor Society. New inductees for the spring of 2022 include: Seniors: Mason Filtz Kaden Swords Juniors: Bailey Anson Amaria Bogney Kate Branstetter Lane Briggs Mary Burch Karime Cazares Castillo Brynn Carndall Tanner Estes Lindy Fisher Brian Fredricks Heidi Fulks-Sinor Emma Gertken Ryan Hermann Luke Hollis Lexie Huster Karlie Irwin Madux Johnson Ashleigh Jones Bethany Klein Jacob Leonard Megan Malloy Hanna Matthews Mason Meador Jared... Read More.

Po-Hi Commencement Ceremony Scheduled For Friday

Monday, May 17 by Lyman James

May 17 – The Ponca City High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 will be held on Friday, May 21 at Sullins Stadium. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. A live feed of the commencement ceremony will be provided by Speak Now Productions. Only graduates will be permitted to enter... Read More.