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Annual PCPS Orchestras in Review Concert Tuesday

Tuesday, March 11 by Ponca City Now

We are excited to announce the annual Orchestras in Review concert will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm.The 6th grade orchestra will start the concert with Catch Me If You Can by Loreta Fin and Jeffrey Frizzi’s version of... Read More.

Domestic Violence Homicides Spike in Oklahoma, Fatality Review Board Releases Annual Recommendations

Friday, February 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 20, 2025) – Oklahoma saw more domestic violence homicides in 2023 than any year on record, according to the annual report recently released by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.Domestic homicide numbers spiked 16 percent from the previous year with a total of 122 victims in 2023. The board, which... Read More.

White House Orders Review of Federal Grants, Prompting Backlash

Wednesday, January 29 by CBS News

WASHINGTON, D.C -The Office of Management and Budget has ordered federal agencies to review their grant and loan programs to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities, including executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs.Democrats argue that the funding is not optional and was mandated by Congress.“No matter how... Read More.

Ponca City Orchestra Program Presents Orchestras In Review In New Concert Hall

Monday, February 18 by Lyman James

A congratulations to the Ponca City High School Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Paula Cochran, who traveled to Edmond, Oklahoma last week to compete in the annual OSSAA Spring State Contest. The 85–member group performed Procession of the Sardarby Ippolitov-Ivanov and Rhosymedre by Vaughan Williams. The ensemble was awarded superior ratings in both the performance and... Read More.