Service Archives - Ponca City Now

Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service rules for mail ballots

Wednesday, September 16 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -The Supreme Court on Monday left intact a lower court decision that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration’s effort to move forward with the rules in the run-up to the November midterm elections. The court’s decision keeps implementation of the... Read More.

79 missing children found during US Marshals Service operation

Wednesday, September 9 by WIOI

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - The U.S. Marshals Service said that it found 79 missing children in Ohio during a recent operation. The operation, called Operation Meridian, was conducted throughout August in partnership with federal, state and local agencies to locate and recover the children. The 79 children, who were between... Read More.

Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump’s life

Wednesday, August 26 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump’s youngest son. “The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a... Read More.

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Oklahoma takes election security seriously

Friday, July 31 by Ponca City Now

(Oklahoma City) – Oklahoma takes election security very seriously, and our state has excellent laws and procedures in place to help ensure the integrity of elections in our state. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said Oklahoma’s election system is designed to ensure that Oklahoma voters feel confident each time they cast a ballot. “We... Read More.

Cowley College ACES Scholarship Offers Tuition Assistance Through Community Service

Tuesday, July 28 by Ponca City Now

Cowley College students can earn assistance with tuition and books while building leadership skills and serving their communities through the ACES Scholarship Program. ACES scholars complete approximately 65 hours of service each semester while participating in campus and community projects that promote leadership, civic engagement, teamwork, and social responsibility. "ACES is more than a scholarship," said... Read More.

Summer Meal Service Program in Newkirk

Wednesday, May 27 by Ponca City Now

The Kay County OSU Extension Office is pleased to announce that they will be serving as a Non-Congregate Summer Meal Service distribution site for youth ages 1–18 this summer. in Newkirk. There is a significant gap in services in this area of our county, and they are very pleased to be able to provide this... Read More.

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National Weather Service Update for the Area

Monday, May 18 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

The National Weather Service is monitoring a conditional severe weather threat for our area today into Tuesday morning. TODAY (Area 2 Timing) • Earliest storm development: Around 4 PM • Most likely timing: 5 PM – 8 PM • Storms moving northeast at 20–30 mph OVERNIGHT INTO TUESDAY (Area 1 Timing) • Earliest overnight storms: Around 9 PM •... Read More.

Kris Mapel Auction Service Spring Consignment Sale

Monday, April 20 by Ponca City Now

Kris Mapel Auction Service will be hosting their Spring Consignment Sale in Blackwell on April 25th. More information is available at the event listing page: https://www.poncacitynow.com/events/kris-mapel-auction-service-spring-consignment-sale/

7th U.S. service member dies in war with Iran, new supreme leader named

Monday, March 9 by AP-CBS

CBS News What to know on the ninth day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran President Trump, who has called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” indicated on Saturday he has no timetable for the war, telling reporters, “I never project that, whatever it takes.” Mr. Trump told CBS News that the U.S. has been... Read More.

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Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can’t be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered

Thursday, February 26 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Americans can’t sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail. By a 5-4 vote, the justices ruled against a Texas landlord, Lebene Konan, who alleges her mail was intentionally withheld for two years. Konan,... Read More.

U.S. Postal Service unveils Route 66 stamps for 100th anniversary

Friday, February 20 by News 9

The United States Postal Service is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a new collection of commemorative stamps. The special pane of 16 stamps pays tribute to the historic highway known as “The Mother Road.” The collection features images captured by photographer David J. Schwartz and highlights scenes and landmarks along the nearly... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa offers free basic tax service

Tuesday, February 3 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is providing free basic income tax return preparation for students, NOC employees, and area residents starting Feb. 12 at NOC Tonkawa. Singles or families making less than $75,000 per year qualify for the free service. Trained tax preparers from the NOC Business Division and area volunteers will be available for tax assistance... Read More.