Loss of FEMA Program Spells Disaster for Hundreds of Communities and Their Projects

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The textile mills that once served as the backbone of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, have long been shuttered, and officials believed federal money would be key to the town’s overdue revitalization. They hoped an improved stormwater drainage system and secured electrical wires — funded through a program to help communities... Read More.

OG&E Invests $30,000 To Fund Teacher’s Projects for the 2022-2023 School Year

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 15, 2022) – As a first-year teacher at Arthur Elementary School last year, Sarahi Garcia-Acosta knew it was important for her classroom to be equipped with resources and materials to make learning exciting for her students. While the school was able to provide some support and Garcia-Acosta paid for some new classroom supplies out of her own pocket, she was determined to... Read More.

PCPS Construction Projects This Summer

Summer projects are in full swing across Ponca City Public Schools. With the passing of the Oct. 12, 2021 bond issue, Ponca City Schools has been working diligently in completing phase one of the construction projects by the start of school on Aug. 24.Several large and small projects are happening simultaneously across the community.... Read More.
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Ponca City’s East Middle School Needs Fabric for Sewing Projects

The East Middle School Family and Consumer Science Department is in need of fabric for sewing projects.If you have larger pieces (one-inch or larger) of material that you will probably never use, please consider donating it to Kim Sulivant’s classroom at East Middle School.“Kids learn and use so many skills through sewing: math, measurements,... Read More.

Ponca City Development Authority ramping up several key projects

In response to COVID-19 social distancing practices, Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has ramped up several key projects including a new outdoor food court and seating area called Central Fare.  The new, ADA accessible green space, will feature picnic tables, sunshades, string light and electrical outlets.  Rental parking spaces can accommodate up to... Read More.

Construction Contracts Awarded For Lake Ponca And Other Projects

One the day prior to installing a new deepwater boat ramp being pushed into Lake Ponca on Tuesday morning, discussion at Monday 's Board of Commissioners meeting at City Hall centered on continuing improvement and enhancement of municipal recreation. As soon as a massive mound of dirt put in place at Lake Ponca to... Read More.