Ponca City Thanksgiving Meal Opportunities

The Friendship Feast is serving Sandwiches at the door this afternoon (Wednesday Nov. 22) from 4:45 ‘til 5:30 at First Christian Church, 205 North 5th in Ponca City.And Ponca City Foursquare Church and other partnering churches will serve a FREE community Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow (Thursday Nov. 23) starting at 12 noon at 701 West... Read More.

City of Ponca City Thanksgiving Weekend Closings

CITY OF PONCA CITY CLOSURES FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AND NOVEMBER 24City Hall Offices will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, November 23, or Friday, November 24, and will RESUME Monday, November 27. As there will be no... Read More.

Classic Holiday Ballet, The Nutcracker, returns to OU

NORMAN, OKLA. – The magical holiday classic, The Nutcracker, returns this December at OU University Theatre. The renowned production will open at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 with additional performances scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 7, 8 and 9 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 in the Elsie C. Brackett Theatre. The theatre is... Read More.
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Candidate Filing Underway for Blackwell and Ponca City

Candidates interested in filing for municipal offices for the City of Blackwell and the City of Ponca City will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday December 4, 2023. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Kay County Election Board December 4th , 5th and 6th,... Read More.

Foods You Can Carry Through TSA Airport Checkpoints

Here’s a quick guide to Thanksgiving foods that you can bring on a plane in your carry-on luggage, and those that you should put in your checked bags. Foods that can be carried through a TSA checkpointBaked goods, including cakes, cookies, brownies Homemade or store-bought pies Meats, frozen, cooked or uncooked Stuffing, cooked, uncooked,... Read More.

Looks Like a Record Weekend for Holiday Travelers

Despite inflation and previous holiday travel challenges, a record number of people are expected to travel during Thanksgiving. The peak travel days by air are Tuesday, Wednesday, and the Sunday after Thanksgiving, with the Transportation Security Administration set to screen 2.6 million passengers on Tuesday, 2.7 million on Wednesday, and an estimated 2.9 million... Read More.
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OSDH Shares Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

OKLAHOMA CITY – Every year, approximately one in six Americans become ill with a foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, all of which are unwelcome at the holidays. To prevent illness, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds everyone to practice... Read More.

Santa House Schedule 2023

Look for the Santa House, again this Holiday Season, at locations all over North Central Oklahoma.  Bring the kids (and your cameras) and make memories as your children share their Christmas wishes with St. Nick!  From 1047 The Bull and 1230 WBBZ!Dec. 21st, Thursday: Toni’s Westside Health Mart, 301 W Grand, Ponca... Read More.
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PTC Holiday Market November 16th

Ponca City, OK  – Enjoy holiday shopping at the fifth annual Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Holiday Market.  On Thursday, November 16th, the PTC Conference Center will transform into a festive holiday marketplace with handcrafted items from the many programs and staff represented at the tech center. The PTC Holiday Market opens at 9:00 am and... Read More.

Lincoln 50 Days of School in Ponca

Lincoln Elementary first graders celebrated 50 days of school. Students participated in writing and math activities centered around the number 50. They also wrote the steps to make a root beer float, dressed up in 1950s outfits and danced. Superintendent Adam Leaming also joined students for a "sock hop."