Five City of Pawhuska employees to be laid off after city council approved next year’s budget

PAWHUSKA, Okla. — Pawhuska’ City Council approved next year's budget during Junes City Council meeting, but that means five city employees are being laid off. The layoffs include a firefighter, a police department employee, two people from the street department and one administration position.During the meeting, people expressed their concerns to the city council.... Read More.

Smith Honored as Representative of the Year by Veterans Council

OKLAHOMA CITY – David Smith, in May was honored as Representative of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterans Council.Smith serves as chair of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and is himself a veteran after serving in the Army where he specialized in military intelligence. He's also a member of the Legislative Veterans... Read More.

Ponca’s East Middle School Student Council Honored

The East Middle School Student Council has been designated as a State Honor Council for its exemplary leadership training. To qualify for State Honor Council, students have to do many service projects, attend the Leadership Conference and write articles on Student Council. Service projects so far this year includes announcements and pledges daily, hosting Spirit Week during Homecoming, a Back-to-School Dance and decorating doors of teachers and custodians throughout the school year. “We always start with... Read More.
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Blackwell City Council approves 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that the Blackwell City Council have just approved their 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget which includes the following utility rate increases, effective July 1, 2022.SEWER: 40% increaseWATER: 4% increaseWASTE: 4% increaseELECTRIC: 4% increase

Blackwell City Council proposes utility rate hikes

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council are proposing a series of utility rate hikes for residents in the Blackwell community.The BJT reports that the Council discussed at Thursday's meeting and approved a first reading of four utility rate increases for sewer, solid waste, water and electric services.If the increases are approved... Read More.

Blackwell City Council approves first readings of proposed rate increases for water, sewer, waste, and electrica

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council approved the first readings of proposed rate increases for water, sewer, waste, and electrical.This does NOT mean that the increases have been approved, as they will need to be read a second time and voted on again.These proposed increases are as follows:Sewer- 40% increaseWaste- 4%... Read More.
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Ponca City Student Council President Autumn Leist presents check to Northern Oklahoma Youth Services

Student Council President Autumn Leist presented a donation check of nearly $1,000 to Northern Oklahoma Youth Services on Tuesday.   The money was raised from fundraisers during Wild Week in the fall semester including a dodgeball tournament, bingo night, student and principal dares and T-shirt sales.   Accepting the check is Executive Director of Northern Oklahoma Youth Services... Read More.

Blackwell City Council Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates Forum Tonight

The City of Blackwell will have a Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates forum coming up this Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce’s Conference Room.Up for the Blackwell Mayor Seat are Julie Green and T.J. Greenfield, and running for Ward #4 are Steve Marquardt and Chad Shepherd.There’ll be limited... Read More.
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Po-Hi Student Council Announce December Citizens and Teacher of Month

The Ponca City Senior High Student Council would like to announce their December Citizens of the Month Noah Monroe and Kaylee Wimberley. Teacher of the Month is Tanner Williams. The winning students are voted on by Po-Hi teachers, and students vote for the teachers.     Pictured top left: Noah Monroe and Autumn Leist (Student Council Vice President)    Pictured middle: Kaylee... Read More.

Po-Hi Student Council Announces November Award Winners

The Ponca City Senior High Student Council would like to announce their November Citizens of the Month Nicholas Stewart (left) and Abbigail Lawson (middle). Teacher of the Month was Paula Cochran. Mrs. Cochran (right) was awarded her gift in person, and the students are scheduled to receive their awards on Tuesday, January... Read More.

Ponca City School Student Selected to Serve on State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Ponca City Public School senior Payton Little has been selected to serve on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 97 Oklahoma high school students to her 2021 Student Advisory Council. This is the sixth consecutive year the group has been convened to assist Hofmeister and... Read More.