Historic Price Tower in Bartlesville finds new owner, plans for renovation underway

Bartlesville, Okla. — A National Historic Landmark in Bartlesville is under new ownership.The President of Brickhugger, LLC says they plan to do with the Price Tower something similar to what they did with the Mayo Hotel in Downtown Tulsa."I hope that whatever they plan, I know that they're keeping sustainability in mind. They're keeping longevity... Read More.

Oklahoma Broadband Office Plans Tour Stop in Ponca City

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) will hold a meeting in Ponca City next Thursday to talk with and hear from Oklahomans about high-speed internet service expansion, OBO Executive Director Mike Sanders announced today.  The “Oklahoma’s Digital Promise” tour stop will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, at the Ponca City... Read More.
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Open invitation to participate in public transportation plans

Virtual public transportation forums are scheduled to be held February 15 at 1:00 p.m. and February 17 at 11:00 a.m. through virtual/video meetings. All residents, officials and organization representatives are invited. United Community Action Program, Inc./Cimarron Public Transit is requesting feedback related to its public transportation and Title VI Nondiscrimination and Limited English Proficiency... Read More.

PCPS announces plans for Homecoming Parade

Ponca City Public Schools announced that the Homecoming Parade will be held Thursday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. The parade will start at the railroad tracks at Grand and Union in downtown Ponca City. The parade route will go down Grand to Fifth Street, turn north and end on the front lawn of the Ponca... Read More.

OK Freewheel Tour plans to make stop in Blackwell

Oklahoma's Premier Road and Gravel Cross-State Bicycle Tour "OK Freewheel 2021" will take place June 6-12.The tour will begin in Vernon, TX before ending in Ark City, KS making Blackwell the last leg of this spectacular trip! Bikers will camp out in Blackwell. Other communities they'll camp in are Frederick, Medicine Park, Hinton, Kingfisher... Read More.
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OSU plans to hold in-person classes for fall 2021 semester

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28, 2021) — Oklahoma State University has announced plans to hold in-person classes this fall. More progress is expected in the coming months to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus through widespread vaccinations and continued recommendations of handwashing, distancing and mask use in the hopes of achieving herd immunity on campus. As... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma College President Cheryl Evans Announces Retirement Plans: Evans Sets Retirement for June 30, 2021

 After serving 10 years as Northern Oklahoma College president, Dr. Cheryl Evans announced her plans to retire effective June 30, 2021.    “After much reflection over the winter break, I determined that the timing is right for my personal life and the life of this historic 120-year-old college,” Evans said.   “In the back of my mind, I’ve always... Read More.
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PCPS Announces Plans for Homecoming 2020 

Homecoming for Ponca City High School is Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Homecoming “Reverse Parade” will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m. Class floats will be parked along Overbrook by the curb in front of the High School front lawn. It is being called a “Reverse Parade”... Read More.