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Ponca City Public School District Receives COVID-19 Grant Money From the State

Friday, July 3 by Lyman James

On July 1, 2020, the Ponca City Public School District was notified that they were 1 of 150 schools awarded Incentive Grant funds to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 through June 30 of 2021. The competitive grant consisted of $8 million dollars set-aside in the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds from... Read More.

Former Kay County Commissioner Receives Nine Months

Monday, March 9 by Lyman James

On Friday, March 6, A Payne County District Judge sentenced former Kay County Commissioner Dee Schieber to nine months in the Kay County Detention Center and must pay $45,208 in restitution.On Feb. 14, Schieber was found guilty on six misdemeanor charges of willful violation of law regulating official conduct. Schieber was found not guilty... Read More.

Cassie Manning receives NOC Leo Canaday Scholarshi

Wednesday, February 19 by Lyman James

Cassie Manning was recognized Monday, Feb. 17 as the Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship Award recipient for the 2020-2021 academic year. Manning is a freshman Pre-Med major from Glencoe, Oklahoma. The Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship was established by Leo’s wife Pat, and through the generous support of family and friends. This scholarship provides students an... Read More.

City Of Newkirk Receives Grant To Build New Path

Wednesday, March 6 by Lyman James

The plans to build a pedestrian and bicycle path that would encompass most of Newkirk will receive part of $7.5 million in federal funds aimed to boost non-motorized travel in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the $7.5 million for 21 local projects in the Newkirk area as a part of the Transportation Alternatives... Read More.

Sullins Stadium Receives New Press Box Signage

Wednesday, February 27 by Lyman James

After the new update to Sullins Stadium, Ponca City Public Schools added new signage to the press boxes. Attached are photos of the new signages on display.

Kaw City Fire Department Receives $11,000 Kaw Gaming Donation

Friday, February 1 by Lyman James

The Kaw City Fire Department was the recipient on Jan. 22 of a check in the amount of $11,064.73 by Kaw Gaming, Inc. at SouthWind Casino.Fire chief Steven Long said that the new funds will be used to purchase bunker sets for the Kaw City FD. Long said that bunker, or any personal protective... Read More.

Lori Simpson Receives Sixth Term As Tonkawa School Superintendent

Tuesday, January 22 by Lyman James

Tonkawa School Superintendent Lori Simspon received her sixth term as Superintendent on Monday, January 14.The action taken by the Board of Education at its monthly meeting was unanimous by board members Carolyn Johnson, Casey McAninch, Nacy Appleman, Mary Allan and Jerry Hook.President Johnson said that the board is confident in Lori's ability to lead... Read More.