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GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED

Thursday, April 17 by Ponca City Now

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY on Friday April 18, 2025 as a City Holiday: City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Friday, April 18, and will REOPEN Monday, April 21. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday April 18, and WILL RESUME Monday, April 21. As there will be no residential trash collection... Read More.

Why do we Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s What the Holiday is all About

Monday, March 17 by CBS News

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations often produce images of T-shirts donning "Kiss me, I'm Irish," leprechaun hats and pubs full of people, the holiday holds a deeper meaning.Here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and why he is celebrated each year. When did we start celebrating St. Patrick's Day? The first historical... Read More.

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025 FOR THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Wednesday, January 1 and REOPEN Thursday, January 2.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Wednesday, January 1, and will RESUME Thursday, January 2. As there will be no residential trash collection on Wednesday, January 1, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out... Read More.

Keep Holiday Fun Safe: Pediatrician Shares Tips To Prevent Toy-Related Injuries

Monday, December 23 by Ponca City Now

Approximately 217,000 children are treated in emergency rooms annually for toy-related injuries. With Christmas coming up, you want to make sure your child doesn’t end up in the hospital. Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus answered some questions on ways to avoid the dangers. Q: What are some ways to prevent those injuries? A: You really have to make sure you’re... Read More.

Broken Arrow Teachers Get A Head Start On The New Year With Holiday Grants

Monday, December 23 by Ponca City Now

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. –Several teachers at Broken Arrow Public Schools will have a little extra funding for the new year.It was the last day before Winter Break for Broken Arrow Public Schools, but at Vandever Elementary, Christmas came early for some teachers. The teachers say grants like these are so important because they go directly to... Read More.

How To Protect Yourself From USPS Smishing Scams This Holiday Season

Thursday, December 12 by Ponca City Now

As the holiday season approaches, scammers are becoming more active, preying on people expecting packages. One of the most common scams is called “smishing.” These messages can be persuasive during the busy holiday season when many people expect gifts and packages. Q: What is smishing, and how does it relate to the United States Postal Service? A: Smishing is... Read More.

Gift Ideas And Holiday Traditions From The Oklahoma Department Of Wildlife Conservation

Monday, December 9 by Ponca City Now

This holiday season, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) offers a variety of unique and thoughtful gift options for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. From stocking stuffers to big-ticket items, ODWC has something for every outdoor lover on your list. For those who enjoy fishing, hunting, or just spending time in nature, ODWC’s online... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa Holiday Concert December 8

Friday, December 6 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Concert Band, Madrigal Singers, and College Choir presents their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8.The concert will be held in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 6 pm.The Concert Band will perform ‘Carol of the Bells,’ ‘Sleigh Ride,’ and ‘Russian Christmas Music.’Madigral Singers will perform ‘Five Characters of the... Read More.

NOC Fine Arts to Present Holiday Concert at Enid December 4

Monday, December 2 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Fine Arts is presenting a holiday concert at NOC Enid Dec. 4. The concert will be held at the Bivins Chapel inside the Marshall Building on the Enid campus at 6:30 p.m. The show is entitled “Festival of Angels: The Sacred Carols of Dan Forrest.” The show includes eight familiar sacred Christmas... Read More.

Pioneer Woman Museum to Host Holiday Open House Dec. 9

Wednesday, November 29 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, Okla. — On Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue and Museum will host a holiday open house. Guests can enjoy free admission to all museum galleries, enjoy special holiday deals in the museum’s gift shop and savor the flavors of a hot chocolate... Read More.

Classic Holiday Ballet, The Nutcracker, returns to OU

Wednesday, November 22 by Lyman James

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.

Looks Like a Record Weekend for Holiday Travelers

Tuesday, November 21 by Lyman James

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.