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Ponca PD Offering Annual Citizen’s Police Academy

Thursday, November 3 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department is accepting applications for their 26th annual Citizens Police Academy. If you have questions about Policing in Ponca City, or just an overall curiosity about law enforcement, this would be a great event to attend. Beginning January 19th, the group will meet weekly for 10 weeks to discuss everything... Read More.

Cherokee Nation reaches 400,000 tribal citizens

Monday, October 4 by Lyman James

According to USNews.com, the Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation said Wednesday that it has reached 400,000 tribal citizens and expects to become the most populous indigenous tribe in the United States again.“In the coming months, Cherokee Nation Registration will be adding thousands more tribal citizens whose applications are already pending and awaiting verification, making the... Read More.

Newkirk citizens can shoot off fireworks at the country club this year

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Citizens of Newkirk will be allowed to shoot off fireworks at the Newkirk Country Club this year beginning Friday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 4th in the area on the east side of the Entrance Road near the softball field to the boxcar area.There will be no shooting of fireworks at the shelter houses... Read More.

Cimarron Transit providing rides to help citizens wanting to get COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, March 19 by Lyman James

Cimarron Transit is providing free in-town rides to assist citizens wanting the COVID-19 vaccine. Citizens must reside in the following communities and have an appointment scheduled. All rides are subject to availability!Cities Ride Line • Bartlesville 918-336-2233 • Bristow 800-789-7314 • Cleveland 800-789-7314 • Drumright 800-789-7314 • Mannford 800-789-7314 • Pawnee 800-789-7314 • Ponca City 580-718-0444 • Skiatook 918-396-4466

Po-Hi Student Council Announce December Citizens and Teacher of Month

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior High Student Council would like to announce their December Citizens of the Month Noah Monroe and Kaylee Wimberley. Teacher of the Month is Tanner Williams. The winning students are voted on by Po-Hi teachers, and students vote for the teachers. Pictured top left: Noah Monroe and Autumn Leist (Student Council Vice President) Pictured middle: Kaylee... Read More.

Three Ponca City citizens receive phone calls from people identifying as police

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department has been contacted today from three different citizens about calls they are receiving identifying themselves as a Ponca City Police Officer. The nature of the calls as varied from being in reference to the coronavirus to saying that the victim has warrants. In two cases, they have said that... Read More.

Ponca City Police remind citizens to be hyper vigilant about scams

Thursday, April 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department wants to remind all of our citizens to be hyper vigilant about scams. The only change happening in this area is that there are more scams going on. Chief Don Bohon said “In the midst of all that is going on, and the fear that people have of the... Read More.

Local Businesses Providing First Hour For Senior Citizens

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Businesses around the country are allowing the first hour of a morning to older customers only. This includes the listed businesses below. NEWKIRK:Apple Market will provide their first hour Friday and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-9 a.m.Dollar General offering first hour every day BLACKWELL:United Supermarket and Dollar General offering first hour daily. TONKAWA:Venture Foods and Dollar General offering... Read More.