City of Blackwell hosting toy and food drive

The City of Blackwell is hosting a food and toy drive now through December 15 as a way to help make sure no families go hungry this holiday season, and that kids in our community will have something under the tree.The City of Blackwell will be accepting donations at 221 w. Blackwell (City Hall)... Read More.

Ponca City To Host Playoff Game

Sullins Stadium has been selected as a host site for a Class A semifinal game in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association playoffs.The game will be played on Friday night at 7 p.m. and will feature the Cashion Wildcats against the Pawhuska Huskies.Cashion defeated Woodland 41-22 last week and Pawhuska defeated Elmore City-Pernell 47-0.“The... Read More.

Blackwell FOP and City of Blackwell donate food to House of Prayer

Blackwell Fraternal Order of Police and the City of Blackwell donated turkeys and boxes of food to the Blackwell House of Prayer this morning to support the church's Thanksgiving dinner drive for local families.Usually, the House of Prayer provides for 10-12 families. This year, House of Prayer expects to be able to prepare meals... Read More.
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City of Ponca City offices closed Thursday and Friday

City of Ponca City offices will be closed Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, November 25, or Friday, November 26, and will RESUME Monday, November 29. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411. • Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Thursday, November 25,... Read More.

Autumn Leaf Collection underway in Ponca City

Autumn Leaf Collection began on November 15 in Ponca City and ends on January 21. Residents who want to have their leaves removed are asked to please follow these guidelines:•Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection area will be collected free of charge. Bags will be picked up at the rate of 10... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for rape & other charges involving child

On November 8, 2021, PCPD Detectives arrested Ponca City resident Scotty Joe Collins.  The investigation began when family members of a juvenile female attempted to talk with her about behavioral issues and she disclosed to the family members that Collins had molested her.  The juvenile was interviewed and disclosed multiple incidents of sexual abuse... Read More.
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Ponca City Board of Commissioners hold regular session Monday

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 8, 2021. Vice-Mayor Paul Taylor called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Bodick and Commissioner Chapman were present. Mayor Nicholson and Commissioner Scott were absent. Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the Character Trait of... Read More.
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20 cattle killed in accident near Ark City

A cattle truck rolled over Tuesday morning north of Ark City causing a traffic disruption on U.S. 77. According to KWCH-TV in Wichita,  several cattle were killed in the accident. A tire blew on the truck causing the driver to roll the vehicle, according to emergency crews.  Crews said a total of 42 cattle were on... Read More.

Ponca City Veteran’s Day Parade set for Saturday

The City of Ponca City announced that the annual Veteran's Day Parade is Saturday, November 6th. The parade will start at 10:45 a.m. in downtown Ponca City on Grand Avenue. Gather in downtown Ponca City for a celebration of the troops. Community members will line up on Grand Avenue to witness a procession of servicemen... Read More.

Bret Smith retiring from Ponca City Public Schools

Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations for Ponca City Public Schools, will retire after 34 years with the school district. His last day will be Monday, Nov. 1.Smith grew up in Pawhuska and attended college in Illinois. He spent three years as an educator for an Illinois school district before moving back to Pawhuska.... Read More.