PTC Cosmetology Students Provide Professional Haircuts to Blackwell Public School Students, Demonstrate Power of Community Partnerships

Ponca City, OK------ Students from Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Cosmetology Department recently demonstrated the transformative power of community partnerships through a meaningful collaboration with Blackwell Public Schools. As part of a SkillsUSA initiative, PTC students provided professional haircuts to Blackwell students, building connections and offering valuable services while gaining hands-on experience.The project brought together... Read More.
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Local communities provide guidelines for lawn mowing

With the spring season here, that means the start of mowing season. The City of Ponca City wants to remind everyone that blowing your grass into the streets is a violation of city code. Grass clippings, leaves, and other lawn debris can clog storm drains, resulting in street and private property flooding. Also, storm drains... Read More.
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ODOC to no longer provide free phone calls for inmates beginning June 22

On Monday, June 22, Oklahoma Department Of Corrections will no longer provide free phone calls for inmates.The calls replaced visitation, which ODOC suspended on March 13 to prevent COVID-19 infection and spread inside facilities. The agency resumed visitation last weekend in response to phase 3 of the state’s plan to reopen. Since mid-March, ODOC... Read More.

Gov. Stitt authorizes OHP and National Guard to provide support

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Monday that the Oklahoma National Guard and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol have been authorized to provide support as needed after protests over the weekend became violent and destructive in downtown Oklahoma City.A curfew was implemented for downtown Oklahoma City between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.According to KWTV in Oklahoma... Read More.

Kay County Health Department To Provide Presentation On COVID-19

Representatives from the Kay County Health Department will provide updates and presentations regarding COVID-19 and community efforts to help prevent the spread of the disease in Ponca City and surrounding areas.The public health forum is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m. inside the Kay County Health Department, 433 Fairview Ave. in Ponca... Read More.
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Ponca City Chamber To Provide Customer Service Training

The Ponca City Chamber will offer customer service training on Friday, March 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the chamber office. Please RSVP by email or phone 765-4400 if you plan to attend.  We will also provide lunch and it is free for Chamber Members. Customer Service is critical for a business to... Read More.