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Recap: Ponca City Board of Commissioners Meeting of Nov. 14

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The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 14, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Lanita Chapman, Commissioner Shasta Scott and Commissioner Paul Taylor were present.  Commissioner Rob Bodick was absent. Ceremonies and Proclamations Under Ceremonies and Proclamations, the November... Read More.

Three Ponca City Grads Receive $1,000 Phelps Scholarships at NOC

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William and Dorotha Phelps NOC Tonkawa Scholarship winners Brandon Jones and Antonio Perez (not pictured – Austin Payne).  All three received $1,000 scholarships for the Fall 2022 semester as part of the William W. and Dorotha L. Phelps Scholarship Fund.  (photo by John Pickard/Northern Oklahoma College) Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded this fall to Ponca... Read More.

Ponca Schools Recognize Employees of the Month and Friend of Education

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The November Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards were presented Monday night during the monthly board of education meeting. Pictured, from left, John Diaz, computer technician, Support Employee of the Month; Julia Higgins, West Middle School, Certified Employee of the Month; and Terron Liles, supporter of Ponca City Public Schools, Friend... Read More.
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Erika Johnson Named Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools

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Erika Johnson has been hired as the Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board of education approval. Erika was a math instructor at Ponca City High School from 2007 to 2017 before leaving to become a math instructor at Pioneer Technology Center.Shelley Arrott, Ponca City Public School Superintendent, said, “We are... Read More.

Ponca City’s Lighted Christmas Parade Dec. 2

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Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set for Friday December 2 downtown.  Bring the family out for night of holiday fun, or you and your family, or your business, can decorate an entry for the parade.  Just make it as Christmassy as possible!   The Parade will start at 6:00 p.m and lineup information... Read More.

Ponca PD Offering Annual Citizen’s Police Academy

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The Ponca City Police Department is accepting applications for their 26th annual Citizens Police Academy. If you have questions about Policing in Ponca City, or just an overall curiosity about law enforcement, this would be a great event to attend. Beginning January 19th, the group will meet weekly for 10 weeks to discuss everything... Read More.
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Gary Miles Previews Ponca City’s Veterans Day Parade

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The Grand Marshall for this Saturday’s Ponca City Veteran’s Day parade has been announced. It’s Medal of Honor recipient Dwight Birdwell, who was one of the first U.S. soldiers to engage the enemy during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. Birdwell received the Silver Star for valor during the offensive. That was upgraded to a... Read More.

City Of Ponca City Leaf Collection Plan

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The City of Ponca City will begin Autumn Leaf Collection on November 14, 2022 and end on January 22, 2023. The City is asking that residents who wish to have their leaves removed please follow these guidelines.• Residents are asked to bag their leaves if possible. Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection... Read More.
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Ponca City Lincoln Elementary Class Adopts Baby Calf

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A second grade class at Lincoln Elementary adopted a baby calf this year. Student Sentry Enninga gave a speech about the project to students at the school. “Our class adopted a calf to help us learn where our milk comes from and how farmers help our world,” said Sentry. “We have learned where our calf... Read More.

Ponca City Will Host Playoff Game for First Time in 17 Years

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With the 13-7 win over Putnam City Original last Thursday night, Ponca City has secured a home playoff game for the first time in 17 years. Scott Harmon, head football coach and director of football operations for PCPS, said, “It is very gratifying to see the program achieve a big goal. These kids have shown... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber Bucks Being Ordered Soon

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Ponca City Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rich Cantillon says the Chamber will be ordering Chamber Buck Checks. They come in $25 or $10 amounts and work just like a regular check. Chamber Bucks help keep dollars in Ponca City and with Chamber members. If your business would like to be added to... Read More.