November Archives - Ponca City Now

NOC receives clean audit report at November BOR meeting

Tuesday, November 25 by Ponca City Now

During the Nov. 19, 2025 Board of Regents meeting, Regents approved the FY2025 external audit report, as presented by Kirk Vanderslice, Hinkle & Company, PC. Vanderslice announced a clean unmodified opinion with a clean opinion on internal controls. Additionally, he congratulated Vice President for Financial Affairs Anita Simpson for her years of service. The 2026-2027... Read More.

Ponca City will host a 1st Round Playoff Game Friday, November 14th, Veteran’s Get in Free

Wednesday, November 12 by Ponca City Now

OSSAA Admits Veterans Free to 1st Round Football Playoff Games on Friday, November 14th If you are a veteran, either active duty, retired, reserve or national guard, the OSSAA would like to invite you to attend the first round of the football playoffs on Friday, November 14th. All veterans and one guest will be admitted free... Read More.

Pioneer Tech’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday Market November 20

Tuesday, November 11 by Ponca City Now

Its time to Eat & Shop at the PTC Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday Market. Shop on November 20 from 9 am – 2 pm and have a great thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s in the cafeteria from 11 am – 1 pm at PTC at 2101 N Ash. Students and staff will showcase their... Read More.

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Friday, November 7 by AP

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. on Thursday was in response to a challenge from cities and nonprofits complaining that the administration was only offering... Read More.

Ponca City Drive-Thru Drug Disposal Event In November

Thursday, November 6 by Ponca City Now

Join Bridges to Hope, the Ponca City Strategic Opioid Response Plan, for a community-wide effort to safely dispose of unused or expired medications and help prevent prescription drug misuse. This free event is open to everyone! What to Expect: • Safe, anonymous medication disposal • Resource & Information Bags with helpful materials for families • Free event... Read More.

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

Monday, November 3 by AP

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after two judges issued rulings requiring it to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, had planned to freeze payments starting Nov. 1 because... Read More.

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Ponca City 2025 Santa Buck Giveaway starts Saturday, November 1st

Saturday, November 1 by Ponca City Now

Get ready, Ponca City! The 2025 Santa Buck Giveaway starts on Saturday, November 1st, and it’s your chance to win big while supporting local businesses! Shop at participating merchants for your chance to take home $12,500.00 in Santa Bucks to spend with them, along with $50.00 Santa Secret Surprises at participating merchants. Every purchase... Read More.

Sen. James Lankford pushes to end government shutdown before November

Thursday, October 30 by KTUL

WASHINGTON - Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are working to come to a resolution of a government shutdown that threatens to pause federal benefits to millions of Americans. In Oklahoma alone, 700,000 people who rely on SNAP benefits for food and groceries could lose those benefits if an agreement is not made in Congress. RELATED: Read More.

Senator Weaver’s Aggravated DUI Expansion Law Takes Effect November 1

Wednesday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 54, a measure championed by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, during the 2025 legislative session, will soon take effect on November 1 and expand the definition of Aggravated DUI under Oklahoma law. The new law strengthens Oklahoma’s efforts to protect motorists and families by including additional offenses such as causing a motor... Read More.

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PTC Holiday Market November 16th

Wednesday, November 8 by Lyman James

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.

Po-Hi Panic Returns November 17-18

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

Po-Hi Panic will return to Po-Hi for its 80th year next Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 at 7p.m. in the historic Howell Auditorium. The annual school talent show started in 1940 but was sidelined due to COVID-19. PANIC is the all-school talent show that first premiered in 1940. More details will be released... Read More.

Audio: Ice On The Plaza to Open November 18th

Friday, November 4 by Lyman James

Allyson Broome recently visited the studios of 1047 The Bull and WBBZ to share exciting information about Ice On The Plaza. You can hear the complete interview when you click on the link below. It's beginning to look a lot...like the holidays and, in just a few weeks Ice on the Plaza, Ponca City's newest... Read More.