Project Archives - Ponca City Now

Gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei explains change in stance on Inola Smelter project

Thursday, July 16 by News 9

Mike Mazzei OKLAHOMA CITY - Gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei explained to News 9 and News On 6 why he changed his stance on the controversial Inola Aluminum smelter project. Key Takeaways Mike Mazzei said he opposed financial problems related to the smelter, but agreed with the project after research. Drummond believes Mazzei switched his views on the... Read More.

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

Wednesday, June 24 by AP

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, right, and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, left, listen as April Hiosik Ignacio, center, speaks, Jan. 20, 2023, in Laveen, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) Hundreds of Indigenous people have testified. They’ve sobbed, cursed and laughed in spite of it all. Many told stories about their time in... Read More.

7-year-old Tahlequah girl turns sewing project into statewide kindness movement

Monday, June 15 by KTUL

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — A 7-year-old girl from Tahlequah is proving that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big impact. Ryan Summers created what she calls the “Garden of Kindness,” a project dedicated to helping cancer patients and encouraging others to spread compassion in their own communities. What began as a simple sewing project... Read More.

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Ponca City Public Schools Selected for Native Youth Community Project Grant

Tuesday, November 11 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Katie Parr-Ponca City Public Schools has been selected as a participating district in the Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) initiative through the Office of Indian Education and the Oklahoma State Department of Education. This multi-year grant will support programs that empower Native students, strengthen family and community connections, and celebrate cultural identity across our district. While they do... Read More.

NOC students participate in a Stamp Out Starvation project

Wednesday, September 10 by Ponca City Now

A large number of Northern Oklahoma College students participated in a Stamp Out Starvation project this past Sunday at the First... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department Partnering with Project ChildSafe

Tuesday, August 5 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Police Department has partnered with Project ChildSafe to provide firearm safety kits to Ponca City Citizens. Beginning Tuesday, the... Read More.

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Grand Avenue Streetscape Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony July 1

Friday, June 27 by Ponca City Now

Join the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce and community partners as they celebrate the completion of the Grand Avenue Streetscape Project with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. This exciting revitalization enhances the beauty, functionality, and walkability of our historic downtown corridor. These recent projects, including new corner flower beds and an added center lane making Grand Ave.... Read More.

Ground Breaking Ceremony Held Monday for Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project

Tuesday, February 18 by City of Ponca City

Pictured left to right: Garrett Bowers, City Commissioner-Stephanie Austin, City Commissioner-Kelsey Wagner, City Commissioner-Rhonda Skrapke, Grant Administrator-Mike Abernathie, Project Architect-Homer Nicholson, Mayor-Tyler Prather, Rick Scott Construction-Craig Stephenson, City Manager-Jacob Harris, Rick Scott Construction-Rodney Jackson, Rick Scott Construction-Jayden Scott, Rick Scott Construction-Kenneth Bradley, Building Official-Chris Henderson, Development Services Director. In March of 2021, the City began... Read More.

DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN SOON

Monday, January 6 by Ponca City Now

In 2023, the City set aside a total of $968,000.00 in ARPA funds to undertake a Streetscape Project in the Central Business District, specifically from 1st to 6th Streets along Grand Avenue. The purpose of the project was threefold; create new corner islands that are all uniformly designed in appearance and provide a public... Read More.

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Start Date Changed For K-55 Bridge Project Between Belle Plaine, Udall

Thursday, September 8 by Lyman James

Scheduling has changed for work on a nearly $8.23 million bridge replacement on K-55 between Belle Plaine and Udall. According to a news release Thursday from the Kansas Department of Transportation, the revised start date is expected to be Monday, Sept. 19. Originally, work was set to begin this coming Monday. During the construction, the bridge... Read More.

North Summit Sees New Asphalt As Project Inches Closer To August Finish Line

Monday, August 8 by Lyman James

Road work on North Summit in Ark City is nearing completion, according to Ark City Manager Randy Frazer Monday. Crews from Pearson Construction began laying down new asphalt on the stretch of North Summit between Radio Lane and Kansas Avenue Monday morning. The resurfacing project began around June 1. The project also included new sidewalk construction... Read More.

New Title VI Project Director Named

Tuesday, June 14 by Lyman James

Sara Bell has been named Title VI Project Director, pending board of education approval. Her first day will be July 1, 2022. Bell will replace Chris LittleCook, who retired following the 2021-2022 school year. Sara is a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University with a degree in psychology with a minor in communications. “I am honored... Read More.