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Ponca City PD Updates Sunday Shooting on City’s North Side

Monday, April 10 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department was notified of a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday, April 9th, shortly before noon. PCFD Paramedics and medical staff also responded to the scene and determined the victim, 23 year old Cesar Lopez, was deceased. Ponca City Police Department Detectives were called out to investigate...

Ponca City’s Shamrock Run March 18th

Thursday, March 2 by Lyman James

Gather your family, friends or co-workers for the 1st Annual RecPlex Shamrock Run! Prize awarded for best group costume-the crazier the better! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age division. Register by March 12 to receive a shirt on race day. The Shamrock...

Ark City’s Christmas in the City Schedule for Dec. 3

Friday, December 2 by Lyman James

Ark City’s Burford Theatre Extends Trees & Wreaths Fundraiser

Wednesday, November 30 by Lyman James

Burford Theatre Arts announces that the Festival of Trees & Wreaths Silent Auction Fundraiser has been extended through December 17, 2022! Trees and wreaths are currently being auctioned off by silent auction to benefit Burford Theatre Arts programming. Bids may be placed at any of our concerts or events between now and when the...

Ponca City’s Lighted Christmas Parade Dec. 2

Monday, November 7 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set for Friday December 2 downtown. Bring the family out for night of holiday fun, or you and your family, or your business, can decorate an entry for the parade. Just make it as Christmassy as possible! The Parade will start at 6:00 p.m and lineup information...

Gary Miles Previews Ponca City’s Veterans Day Parade

Thursday, November 3 by Lyman James

The Grand Marshall for this Saturday’s Ponca City Veteran’s Day parade has been announced. It’s Medal of Honor recipient Dwight Birdwell, who was one of the first U.S. soldiers to engage the enemy during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. Birdwell received the Silver Star for valor during the offensive. That was upgraded to a...

Phillips 66 College Interns get Ponca City’s Grand Tour

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Rich Cantillon had the opportunity to give Phillips 66 college interns a grand tour of Ponca City. David Keathly gave a tour of the Marland Mansion. Rich took them on a driving tour including the historic Wentz Pool and Lake Ponca Recreation Area. They had lunch at the Rusty Barrell. These Phillips 66 college...

City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4

Wednesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m.The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate America’s Independence Day.A safety zone will be buoyed off on Lake Ponca beginning at approximately...

PCPD searching for suspect who stole food item from Ponca City’s Golden Chick

Tuesday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying the person in the photograph. On the night of March 18, an unknown subject wearing an OU sweatshirt entered Golden Chick after hours. He stole food items and a black in color Samsung A12 cell phone. He was inside the business for...

Ponca City’s City wide Garage Sale set for March 19

Monday, March 7 by Lyman James

Ponca City's City wide Garage Sale will be held March 19th! Start getting organized for the biggest sale of the year! Get rid of your unwanted items and make a few dollars!For this one day ONLY the City will waive the regular requirements for a garage sale. The $5 permit won’t be required, and...

City of Ponca City hosting public meeting Feb. 2 to provide information regarding the development of the City’s HMP

Friday, January 28 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City, in conjunction with the contractor, Meshek and Associates, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chamber of City Hall, 516 E. Grand Avenue, to gather the community’s concerns and to provide information regarding the development of the City’s HMP...

Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be tonight

Friday, December 3 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be tonight on Grand Avenue! Participants are encouraged to decorate their entries with lights and festive décor. Lineup announcements and locations are now available. Parade will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.