Ponca Students Compete in the FCCLA District Star Event

Abby Chamberlin and Carly Hill, from left, competed in the FCCLA District Star Event on Thursday in Blackwell. Abby and Carly placed first in the Repurposed and Redesign Event. For this event the two repurposed a tire and wood from a headboard into a feed trough, for farm animals. They will compete at Regionals... Read More.

Ice On The Plaza Opens in Ponca Friday Night

Ponca City officially steps into the Holiday Season this Friday with plenty of activities downtown. At 6:30, you’re invited to come out for the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree at City Hall, and then it’s opening night for our new “Ice On The Plaza” synthetic ice skating rink at Veteran’s Plaza. Ice... Read More.

Interview: David Williams, Ponca City Broadban

Ponca City's Technology Services Director, David Williams, joined Shaun & Ted on WBBZ's Morning Buzz, on Wednesday Morning November 16, to talk about this important community service and the rollout plans for the final phases of the project. Click below to hear the full interview.Read More.
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Ponca City Ushers In The Holiday Season this Friday Nov. 18

Ponca City officially steps into the Holiday Season this Friday with plenty of activities downtown.  At 6:30, you’re invited to come out for the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree at City Hall, and then it’s opening night for the new “Ice On The Plaza” synthetic ice-skating rink at Veteran’s Plaza.  Ice skating, cookies... Read More.

AllianceHealth Ponca City Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

PONCA CITY, Okla., (November 16, 2022) – AllianceHealth Ponca City received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates AllianceHealth Ponca City’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.“I am extremely proud by our ‘A’ safety grade, our medical staff, and all employees’ relentless work... Read More.
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Recap: Ponca City Board of Commissioners Meeting of Nov. 14

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

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

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

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

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

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.