Recap: Ponca City Board of Commissioners Meeting of Nov. 14

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 14, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Lanita Chapman, Commissioner Shasta Scott and Commissioner Paul Taylor were present.  Commissioner Rob Bodick was absent. Ceremonies and Proclamations Under Ceremonies and Proclamations, the November... Read More.

Three Ponca City Grads Receive $1,000 Phelps Scholarships at NOC

William and Dorotha Phelps NOC Tonkawa Scholarship winners Brandon Jones and Antonio Perez (not pictured – Austin Payne).  All three received $1,000 scholarships for the Fall 2022 semester as part of the William W. and Dorotha L. Phelps Scholarship Fund.  (photo by John Pickard/Northern Oklahoma College) Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded this fall to Ponca... Read More.

Erika Johnson Named Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools

Erika Johnson has been hired as the Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board of education approval. Erika was a math instructor at Ponca City High School from 2007 to 2017 before leaving to become a math instructor at Pioneer Technology Center.Shelley Arrott, Ponca City Public School Superintendent, said, “We are... Read More.
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City Of Ponca City Leaf Collection Plan

The City of Ponca City will begin Autumn Leaf Collection on November 14, 2022 and end on January 22, 2023. The City is asking that residents who wish to have their leaves removed please follow these guidelines.• Residents are asked to bag their leaves if possible. Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection... Read More.

Ponca City Lincoln Elementary Class Adopts Baby Calf

A second grade class at Lincoln Elementary adopted a baby calf this year. Student Sentry Enninga gave a speech about the project to students at the school. “Our class adopted a calf to help us learn where our milk comes from and how farmers help our world,” said Sentry. “We have learned where our calf... Read More.
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Ponca City Will Host Playoff Game for First Time in 17 Years

With the 13-7 win over Putnam City Original last Thursday night, Ponca City has secured a home playoff game for the first time in 17 years. Scott Harmon, head football coach and director of football operations for PCPS, said, “It is very gratifying to see the program achieve a big goal. These kids have shown... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber Bucks Being Ordered Soon

Ponca City Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rich Cantillon says the Chamber will be ordering Chamber Buck Checks. They come in $25 or $10 amounts and work just like a regular check. Chamber Bucks help keep dollars in Ponca City and with Chamber members. If your business would like to be added to... Read More.

$1 Million Bond Set For Ponca City Man

23 year old Nazir Kyree Manning of Ponca City, has been given a court date of November 18th in Kay County District Court.  Manning, who is being held on $1 million bond, is facing two felony charges of sexual battery, two felony charges of taking clandestine photos, indecent exposure and first degree burglary. Ponca... Read More.
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Ponca City “Shop With A Cop Campaign” for Christmas

If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of others this holiday season, you might consider a donation to the Ponca City Police Departments “Shop With A Cop Campaign”.  Local police will be working with the school district to identify kids and families who might need some help this year, then take... Read More.

Boundaries Redrawn For Ponca City Schools

- Release from Superintendent Shelley ArrottEvery ten years—following completion of the US Census – qualifying Oklahoma school districts are required to evaluate and possibly redraw boundaries for their school board districts.The purpose of the law is to ensure the boundaries reflect appropriate representation for residents who live in communities where populations are growing or... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting at Ponca City Tag Agency

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new location for the Ponca City Tag Agency.  They are still in Ponca Plaza but now at Suite 109. Cutting the ribbon is owner Wes Nimmo along with his wife Judy.  Holding the ribbon are his staff Michelle Dummer, Michelle Hutson,... Read More.