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Butler Community College To Extend Nursing Program To Cowley’s Winfield Campus

Thursday, August 18 by Lyman James

Butler and Cowley community colleges have agreed to partner on a nursing program, according to a news release from Cowley Thursday."When Cowley College administrators reviewed their latest state needs assessment, the report indicated a large number of openings in the nursing field," the press release said. "Kansas labor data also ranked nursing seventh in... Read More.

Big Ben Welch – Less than $500 to reach GoFundMe Goal

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

Update: July 28th. As of today, (noon on July 28) we're just $445 away from reaching the Go Fund Me goal for Ben's family and final expenses. You can help reach that goal by clicking here.Ben's memorial service will be held Friday at 2pm in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center on the... Read More.

Ret. WPD Captain, Longtime Community Member Gary Utt Laid To Rest Friday

Monday, June 6 by Lyman James

A retired Winfield police captain and longtime community member passed away last week.Gary Utt died May 30 in Wichita."We were saddened to learn of the passing earlier this week of Retired Captain Gary Utt," the Winfield Police Department said in a Facebook post late last week. "Gary hired on with our department in 1960,... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod today

Wednesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Community Building will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for adults and minors. They will be offering 1st and 2nd dose vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J to those who qualify. Please bring your vaccine card with you. An appointment guarantees... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on April 20

Friday, April 15 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Community Building will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on Wednesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for adults and minors. They will be offering 1st and 2nd dose vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J to those who qualify. Please bring your vaccine card with you. An appointment... Read More.

PO-HI Senior Abby Williams signs to play soccer at Laramie County Community College

Friday, January 21 by Lyman James

PO-HI Senior Abby Williams signs to play soccer at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming.Front Row – L to R: Brooke Williams (Abby’s mom), Abby Williams, Jeff Williams (Abby’s dad), and Dylan Williams (Abby’s brother)Back Row – L to R: Antonio Fowlkes, (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Shelby Cox (Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, and... Read More.

PTC Practical Nursing students awarded Community Health Foundation scholarships

Tuesday, November 30 by Lyman James

Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Practical Nursing (PN) program students were awarded Community Health Foundation scholarships. Pictured left to right Sharilyn Kent, Gabriela Cantu, Destiny Trousdale, Rylee Luis, Reed Alexander, Teesha LeClair, Mackenzie Keeler, all from Ponca City and Tonya Ellison from Fairfax. The Community Health Foundation was formed in 2006. Its mission exists to improve the... Read More.

Community Health Foundation Donates Masks For PreK-7th Grade Students

Friday, September 25 by Lyman James

Kelli Northcutt, Executive Director of Community Health Foundation, presented masks for all Ponca City Public School students in Prekindergarten through 7th grade. They wanted to match the Alliance Health masks donated to 8th through 12th grade students."I received a phone call from Kelli Northcutt explaining the Community Health Foundation would like to donate the same masks... Read More.

Community National Bank Donates Disinfectant Cleaner to PCPS District

Monday, August 31 by Lyman James

Community National Bank donated four Gallons of Maximum One-Step Disinfectant Cleaner to be used to disinfect classrooms between classes at all sites. PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “This is yet another example of our local community stepping up to support our District. We are so much stronger when we unite together to fight this challenge.” #unitedwestand #wildcatway #teampcps Pictured... Read More.

Central Fare Receives Second Community Grant from the National Association of Realtors

Thursday, July 9 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, OK -- Central Fare, a community workforce retention and attraction project was launched in June by the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) in response to COVID-19 physical distancing measures. PCDA received notice today that a submitted Placemaking Grant has been approved for $5000.00; $4,500 from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for the gathering area project... Read More.