Costa Rica to receive 200 deported migrants as Trump ramps up immigration measures

Colombian migrants deported from the United States wait inside El Dorado airport after arriving in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP File Photo/Fernando Vergara)COSTA RICA (TNND) — Costa Rica announced Monday that it will receive a flight Wednesday from the United States as the Trump administration ramps up deportations of illegal immigrants."The Government of... 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.
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OSDH encouraging Oklahomans to receive the flu shot

THE FOLLOWING IS DIRECTLY FROM THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages all Oklahomans to get the flu shot as soon as they are able this flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to... Read More.
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Ponca City Wildcat Football Players Receive Post-Season Accolades

Three Ponca City Wildcat Football players have received post-season accolades. Senior Spencer Ball has been selected for the Oklahoma Coaches Association East All-State Football Team. The position for which Spencer has been selected is kicker, punter, and place kicker. Spencer is a four-year lettermen for the Wildcat Football team. In addition to football, Spencer... Read More.

Locals receive Heroism Award

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association was proud to present Jesse and Sarah Baker with their Heroism Award.The two were awarded for their act of heroism that occurred when they witnessed a deadly collision on Highway 11 north of Ponca City back on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. The two were nominated by Captain Eddie Schultz... Read More.

Machining Technology Students Receive Scholarship

Through a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation, two Ponca City adult Machining Technology students were awarded scholarships to cover tuition costs. Pictured left to right: Jared McMartin, Instructor; Levi Barron and Gabe Ortiz Medeiros, recipients; and Lori Evans, Pioneer Tech Counselor. For more information about Pioneer Technology Center’s scholarships and programs, call 580-762-8336... Read More.
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Po-Hi Offers Many Options for Students & Parents to Receive Information

The Ponca City High School administration would like to give parents and students an additional conduit for communication to share information about Po-Hi such as reopening plans, schedule pick-up, and other events or announcements throughout the school year. The ““Remind”” messaging service will be used this year for communication with all Po-Hi students and parents.... Read More.