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Community National Bank Donates Disinfectant Cleaner to PCPS District

Monday, August 31 by Lyman James

Community National Bank donated four Gallons of Maximum One-Step Disinfectant Cleaner to be used to disinfect classrooms between classes at all sites. PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “This is yet another example of our local community stepping up to support our District. We are so much stronger when we unite together to fight this challenge.” #unitedwestand #wildcatway #teampcps Pictured... Read More.

Central Fare Receives Second Community Grant from the National Association of Realtors

Thursday, July 9 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, OK -- Central Fare, a community workforce retention and attraction project was launched in June by the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) in response to COVID-19 physical distancing measures. PCDA received notice today that a submitted Placemaking Grant has been approved for $5000.00; $4,500 from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for the gathering area project... Read More.

Study Shows Oklahoma Food Insecurity Rates Remain Higher Than National Averages

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – June 15, 2020 - Food insecurity rates in central and western Oklahoma are higher than the national averages, according to Map the Meal Gap 2020. The study, released by Feeding America on June 3, is the only study that provides local-level estimates of food insecurity across the United States. “The economic downturn, slumping economy... Read More.

Gov. Stitt authorizes OHP and National Guard to provide support

Tuesday, June 2 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Monday that the Oklahoma National Guard and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol have been authorized to provide support as needed after protests over the weekend became violent and destructive in downtown Oklahoma City.A curfew was implemented for downtown Oklahoma City between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.According to KWTV in Oklahoma... Read More.

Tabatha Rosproy of Winfield named 2020 National Teacher of the Year

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

TOPEKA — Tabatha Rosproy, an early childhood educator at Winfield Unified School District 465, is the 2020 National Teacher of the Year (NTOY), the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Thursday, May 21.Rosproy, whose classroom is housed in Cumbernauld Village retirement community in Winfield, becomes the first early childhood educator to be... Read More.

PCPS Celebrates National School Lunch Heroes Day!

Friday, May 1 by Lyman James

This is National School Lunch Heroes Day, and the Ponca City Public School District has been celebrating their Child Nutrition Lunch Heroes all morning. School administrators hand-delivered special gift bags full of goodies to all PCPS Lunch Heroes serving on the front lines.Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “Our Lunch Heroes have shielded our communities from... Read More.

PCPS celebrates National School Principal’s Day

Friday, May 1 by Lyman James

May 1 is School Principal’s Day! During this time, it is more important than ever to say thank you to school principals. Strong leadership is always needed, and during these unprecedented times, Ponca City Public School Principals have been remarkable!PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “We are thankful for their dedication and enthusiasm that you... Read More.

TWO MORE PROPERTIES ADDED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Monday, February 10 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City has added two more properties to the National Register of Historic Places, 1) Jack and Helen Cleary House, 13 Hillcrest Drive, and 2) Marland Estate, Inc., Gatehouse, 747 North 14th Street. The Historic Preservation Advisory Panel of the City of Ponca City works with City staff to select properties that... Read More.

THREE PROPERTIES BEING CONSIDERED FOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Friday, January 31 by Lyman James

The Historic Preservation Advisory Panel of the City of Ponca City will be meeting in the McFadden Room at City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020 to receive three National Register Nomination presentations by Sara Werneke, National Register Program Coordinator for the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office. The three Ponca City... Read More.

Follow Your Instinct! Give Blood for National Blood Donor Month! January 20th – January 22nd

Tuesday, January 14 by Lyman James

January is National Blood Donor Month, and the perfect time to make a resolution to save local lives.Oklahoma Blood Institute encourages healthy adults to “follow their instinct,” and set aside about an hour from their busy schedules to donate blood.*Blood donors will receive a free, limited edition, long-sleeved t-shirt. Donors are urged to give... Read More.

Follow Your Instinct! Give Blood for National Blood Donor Month! January 12-17th

Monday, January 6 by Lyman James

January is National Blood Donor Month, and the perfect time to make a resolution to save local lives.Oklahoma Blood Institute encourages healthy adults to “follow their instinct,” and set aside about an hour from their busy schedules to donate blood.*Blood donors will receive a free, limited edition, long-sleeved t-shirt. Donors are urged to give... Read More.

Follow Your Instinct! Give Blood for National Blood Donor Month!

Monday, December 30 by Lyman James

January is National Blood Donor Month, and the perfect time to make a resolution to save local lives.Oklahoma Blood Institute encourages healthy adults to “follow their instinct,” and set aside about an hour from their busy schedules to donate blood.*Blood donors will receive a free, limited edition, long-sleeved t-shirt. Donors are urged to give... Read More.