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Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Wednesday, April 23 by AP

WASHINGTON -The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that... Read More.

Heat Forces Change in Ponca’s Solid Waste Collection Schedule

Wednesday, June 21 by Lyman James

Due to the increase in temperatures that we experience in the summer season, the Solid Waste (Trash) Collection department will begin their normal routes one hour earlier, at 6:00 a.m. This will go into effect on Monday, June 26, 2023 and continue through September 1, 2023. Please make sure to have your refuse (trash) out by... Read More.

City Of Ponca City Leaf Collection Plan

Monday, October 24 by Lyman James

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.

Solid Waste Collection Routes Starting One Hour Early

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

Due to the increase in temperatures that we experience in the summer season, the Solid Waste (Trash) Collection department will begin their normal routes one hour earlier, at 6:00 am.This will go into effect on Monday June 20, 2022 and continue through September 2, 2022.Please make sure to have your refuse out by 6:00... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day coming up on Saturday

Tuesday, April 19 by Lyman James

This upcoming Saturday, April 23, is Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. This is your chance to bring in those unwanted items you may have around your home or garage that you may not know how to safely dispose of. The Ponca City Phillips 66 Refinery is partnering with the City of Ponca City for this... Read More.

Autumn Leaf Collection continuing in Ponca City

Thursday, December 9 by Lyman James

Autumn Leaf Collection is underway and ends 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 bags per pickup day. • Bagged... Read More.

Autumn Leaf Collection underway in Ponca City

Thursday, November 18 by Lyman James

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’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection working section’s 21 and 16

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going. There is no fee for this service. Crews are using a Limb Removal Pick Up Order that has been created to remove debris as efficiently and safely as possible, while working thru each of the 21 sections identified for collection... Read More.

NOC partners with Doctor Pickens Museum, Inc. for Displays of Art Collection on Tonkawa Campus

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

This past fall, Northern Oklahoma College entered into an initial two-year agreement for selected displays of art works with Doctor Pickens Museum, Inc. on the Tonkawa campus. This collection of art, primarily native art, will be on loan and will be installed over four phases. The Pickens Museum, located in Ponca City, includes Native... Read More.

Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection Continues Into February

Thursday, February 4 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City has CLOSED the Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only drop-off collection sites.The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going and may take two to three months to complete, if not longer. There is no fee for this service. Crews are using a Limb... Read More.