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Santa Surprises the Kids at Washington Pre-K Friday Morning

Friday, December 2 by Lyman James

Santa surprised the Washington Pre-K students on Friday morning. Principal Tina Fisher said she was telling students about the upcoming Polar Night Express when there was a knock at the door and Santa appeared! Santa brought each student a ticket to attend Polar Express Night and stayed and greeted all the students. Polar Express Night... Read More.

Ice On The Plaza Opens in Ponca Friday Night

Thursday, November 17 by Lyman James

Ponca City officially steps into the Holiday Season this Friday with plenty of activities downtown. At 6:30, you’re invited to come out for the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree at City Hall, and then it’s opening night for our new “Ice On The Plaza” synthetic ice skating rink at Veteran’s Plaza. Ice... Read More.

Ponca City Ushers In The Holiday Season this Friday Nov. 18

Wednesday, November 16 by Lyman James

Ponca City officially steps into the Holiday Season this Friday with plenty of activities downtown. At 6:30, you’re invited to come out for the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree at City Hall, and then it’s opening night for the new “Ice On The Plaza” synthetic ice-skating rink at Veteran’s Plaza. Ice skating, cookies... Read More.

Veteran’s Day Parades & Community Bean Feeds Friday

Thursday, November 10 by Lyman James

Many local Veteran’s Day events will be held tomorrow as we honor the many who have served. That includes Blackwell’s Veteran’s Day Parade tomorrow at 11, followed by a free community bean feed at VFW Post 28-55 at 1006 West Ferguson.Parade line-up will start at 10:30 at Main & Dewey.The parade marshal will be... Read More.

‘Bluegrass Night Live’ To Celebrate WVF Roots At Southwestern College Friday Evening

Thursday, August 25 by Lyman James

The Southwestern College Student Foundation along with Walnut Valley Festival will present SC Bluegrass Night Live on Friday at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend, and bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.According to a news release from the college, the event will be at... Read More.

City-Cowley County Health Department To Launch Free Mobile App Friday

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

The City-Cowley County Health Department is rolling out a mobile app that will be ready for download on Friday.According to the health department, the app will allow Cowley County residents to receive the latest updates in public health as well as National Weather Service alerts.Another function of the app will be the ability to... Read More.

Road Repair At Cherry And 10th To Begin Wednesday In AC; Hydrant Flushing To Continue Friday For Section 10

Tuesday, July 5 by Lyman James

Cherry Avenue and N. 10th in Ark City will be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday.According to a news release from the City Tuesday, crews will begin work on storm drainage repairs and road base rehab.Work will last at least one week, weather permitting.The City is also continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program, with... Read More.

Online Registration Opens FRIDAY!!

Tuesday, June 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open July 1, 2022. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through the... Read More.

One killed in accident Friday on Highway 11

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

A Bartlesville man was killed and a Ponca City man injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred today at 7:39 a.m. near the intersection of State Highway 11 and Waverly, three miles west of Kildare in Kay County.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that an unidentified male from Bartlesville, age 55, was driving a 1998... Read More.

Ark City Man Arrested Following Single-Vehicle Rollover Friday

Monday, June 13 by Lyman James

A man was arrested following a single-vehicle rollover accident early Friday morning in Cowley County.According to the Cowley County Sheriff's Office Activity Report Friday afternoon, at approximately 1:39 a.m. Friday, Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 27000 block of 71st Road for a one vehicle, rollover, injury accident.Michael Shea was arrested for suspended... 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.

Lake Ponca Campgrounds open Friday

Monday, May 9 by Lyman James

The Lake Ponca Campground opens up for the season this Friday, May 13. RV Sites(Electric & Water) are $25 per night. Tent sites are $15 per night. There is also a dump station on site. All RV and tent sites can be reserved online! You can now reserve your camp spot online at: Read More.