Ponca Archives - Page 19 of 61

Ponca City man injured in Osage County accident

Sunday, June 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a Ponca City man is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident that occurred at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, on City View south of Scissortail Lane, one mile east of McCord, in Osage County.Troopers report that Glen E. Salmon, 73, was in control of a 2013 Harley Davidson, traveling... Read More.

Ponca City Library awarded Grant

Sunday, June 5 by Lyman James

The ODL (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) has awarded a $12,867.43 grant to the Ponca City Public Library to address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ODL offered targeted grants to Oklahoma public libraries as part of the agency’s plan for use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds.Holly LaBossiere, Ponca City Library Director, stated “The... Read More.

Ponca City Herb Festival happening Saturday

Thursday, June 2 by Lyman James

Kay County's longest running plant and craft festival.Come join us for this free-admission 'rain or shine' event this Saturday, June 4, starting at 8 a.m.More than 100 vendors from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Colorado and Arkansas have rows of fresh herbs, plants, vegetables, primitive birdhouses, yard and garden ornaments, quilts, arts and crafts, antiques, herbal... Read More.

Express Employment Clydesdales coming to Ponca City

Tuesday, May 31 by Lyman James

The Express Employment Clydesdales are coming to Ponca City for the first time ever and will appear at the 101 Wild West Rodeo on June 10- 11th.”We are thrilled to have the Express Employment Clydesdales here for the 101 Wild West Rodeo & Parade and hope everyone comes out early to the rodeo to... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners held regular session Monday night

Thursday, May 26 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 23, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor were present.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners... Read More.

Ponca City Library hosting another year of the Read for Adventure program

Wednesday, May 25 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Library proudly hosts another year of the Read for Adventure program.The Read for Adventure program “aims to promote literacy within families, increase their contact with the outdoors and provide an outlet for invaluable, nature-inspired discoveries.” The Oklahoma City Zoo’s mission is to educate Oklahomans about wildlife and wild places. By partnering... Read More.

Ponca City school district providing summer school for a limited number of students in grades K-3

Monday, May 23 by Lyman James

The Ponca City school district will be providing summer school for a limited number of students in grades K-3. The purpose of this extended instruction time is to help students achieve grade level status and address learning gaps. The curriculum will consist of time spent in the Learning Management System, Imagine Learning, Monitored Independent... Read More.

Ponca City Police Officers respond to reported domestic with an armed suspect Thursday

Monday, May 23 by Lyman James

On 05/19/22 at approximately 5:37 p.m., Ponca City Police Officers responded to Timbers Apartments for a reported domestic with an armed suspect. Before officers arrived, the suspect left southbound on 14th Street in a white SUV. A short time later, officers spotted the suspect vehicle near Taco Stop. The driver fled and officers lost sight... Read More.

Radio tower antenna tower built for Ponca City Police Station

Wednesday, May 18 by Lyman James

Employees from Allstate Tower built the radio antenna tower for the new Ponca City Police Station today. The 150’ tower will hold all antennas for the multiple radio channels operated by the Ponca City Emergency Communication Center. The tower was erected in sections that were lifted into place by a crane, and bolted together... Read More.

Ponca City alums give back to help students

Wednesday, May 18 by Lyman James

Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded this fall to Ponca City deserving graduates. Ponca City High School (Po-Hi) graduates and Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) alumni William W. (Bill) Phelps and Dorotha L. (Susie) Bristow are amending their endowment to the NOC Foundation (NOCF) to begin offering scholarships to qualified Po-Hi graduates attending NOC Tonkawa this... Read More.

Construction for Ponca City Broadband’s Phase 4 and 5 begins

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

Construction in Phase 4 and 5 has begun. Contractors are working in the Northeast part of town, moving from N 14th St to Pecan along Prospect, then moving South … all the way to South Ave. Fiber optic network lines will be installed in the same fashion as the electrical service throughout each neighborhood... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commission meeting held Monday

Wednesday, May 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 9, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor were present.Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation and Character Trait for May... Read More.