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One person identified following Thursday morning accident east of Newkirk

Tuesday, December 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has identified the Newkirk resident critically injured Thursday in a one-vehicle accident as Jeremy Allen Bristow, 42. Jeremy was airlifted to Wesley Medical Trauma Center in Wichita, Kan. in critical condition with a broken collarbone, broken right arm, collapsed left lung, head injury and several broken ribs.Kelly Bristow called in... Read More.

One person in critical condition after accident east of Newkirk Thursday morning

Monday, December 6 by Lyman James

One person was hospitalized in critical condition following an accident at 7:01 a.m. Thursday on Silverdale Road, one mile north of River Road, east of Newkirk.Kelly Bristow called in to the Kay County Sheriff's Department to report that him and his son were involved in a rollover accident which injured his son. The 911... Read More.

One killed in fatal accident Saturday east of Kildare

Monday, November 29 by Lyman James

One person was killed and two people were left injured following a fatal accident that occurred at 7:51 a.m. Saturday morning at the intersection of east Kildare Road and north Prentice road, about 1.5 miles east of Kildare. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Kennisue J. Hopkins, 51, of Newkirk, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet... Read More.

One killed in accident east of Perkins in Payne County

Wednesday, September 29 by Lyman James

One person was killed in a three-vehicle accident on State Highway 33, 5 miles east of Perkins in Payne County. According to The Stillwater News Press, Bryan K. McBrayer, 53, of Cushing was pronounced dead on the scene due to head, trunk internal, trunk external, arm, and leg injuries. His body was transported by Dighton... Read More.

Possible Low Water Pressure for Certain Areas East of Pecan Road

Friday, August 13 by Lyman James

The Red Bud Pump Station is out of service as the pump is being rebuilt. The city crew is still waiting on parts and the lead time on the needed parts is another three weeks. It will only take the city crew two to three days to finish the work and place the pump back... Read More.

Ponca City’s East Middle School Needs Fabric for Sewing Projects

Monday, August 9 by Lyman James

The East Middle School Family and Consumer Science Department is in need of fabric for sewing projects.If you have larger pieces (one-inch or larger) of material that you will probably never use, please consider donating it to Kim Sulivant’s classroom at East Middle School.“Kids learn and use so many skills through sewing: math, measurements,... Read More.

East Middle School Prepares for New Year

Friday, July 16 by Lyman James

Maintenance and office staff for eighth grade students attending East Middle School are already working on getting the building ready for the first day of school next month. The roof over the wrestling room addition was also repaired over the summer break.“Our teachers and staff will be ready to welcome your eighth grade students... Read More.

Ponca City’s East Middle School transition meeting video for upcoming 8th graders

Monday, May 10 by Lyman James

Ponca City's East Middle School will have a transition meeting video parents and their students going into 8th grade for next year.The video will be shown on the West Middle School Facebook page. It will start at 6 p.m. Tuesday and will go for 20 minutes.

East Middle School Teacher Cory Burkett is March Golden Apple Award Winner

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

The Bull 104.7 and WBBZ 1230AM each month recognize outstanding teachers in our area with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for March is Cory Burkett, a history teacher at East Middle School. Our generous sponsors are Klinger's Collision Center, Blackwell Dentistry, and Kenny Wheeler Farmers Insurance. Congratulations to Cory Burkett and thank you to our community... Read More.

East Middle School FCCLA Attends Convention and Places in Competitive Events

Tuesday, April 6 by Lyman James

Ponca City East Middle School FCCLA attended the Virtual State Family, Career and Community leaders of America (FCCLA) Meeting on April 1, 2021. The theme of the 2021 Convention was “Stay Connected, Stay Red” celebrating FCCLA 75th anniversary. The keynote speaker, Kyle Scheele, spoke to members about making a difference, and using their gifts... Read More.

East Middle School BPA Students Participate in State Leadership Conference

Friday, April 2 by Lyman James

The BPA organization at East Middle School competed and placed in eight events at the State Leadership Conference held virtually. The list of events and student rankings are listed below. All participating East Middle School students qualified to compete at the BPA Virtual National Leadership Conference May 5-9, 2021. Financial Literacy: 5th- Abby Chamberlin Digital Citizenship: 1st - Sampson... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Sponsors Pet Supply Drive for Humane Society of Ponca City

Tuesday, March 23 by Lyman James

During the school year of 2020-2022, the East Middle School Student Council sponsored a pet supply drive for the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society of Ponca City. In the fall, Student Council members constructed hand-made pillows to use as beds for the dogs and cats, so that they could be comfortable. The next step was getting the... Read More.