Area of 7th Street in Newkirk closed due to oil spill

At 12:40 p.m. on Friday, the city of Newkirk lost an electric transformer at Pine Avenue/7th Street and River Road in the eastbound lane.Due to the oil spill, the given area must be closed until a professional hazmat team can clean the area – this is the requirement for a hazardous spill from the... Read More.

Resurfacing project along 14th street to begin after Memorial Day

Just after Memorial Day, Evans and Associates will begin a resurfacing project along Highway 77(14th Street) in Ponca City, a two mile stretch between South Avenue and Hartford Avenue.You can expect the road to be reduced to one lane in both directions. This comes at the same time that a major resurfacing and reconstruction... Read More.
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4th Street Sidewalk, Grand Avenue to Cleveland Avenue, To Be Closed

The sidewalk on the east side of 4th Street, between Grand Avenue and Cleveland Avenue, will be closed beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. The existing deteriorated sidewalk and curb will be replaced with new, ADA compliant walkways, ramps, and stepped curb. Construction is scheduled to take 45 calendar days barring weather delays. The City of Ponca... Read More.

Traffic Signal Work at 14th Street and Grand Avenue on Wednesday

Traffic Engineering personnel will be replacing the traffic signal cabinet located at the intersection of 14th Street and Grand Avenue on Wednesday, April 29. Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to be completed that afternoon.Motorists are asked to exercise caution, as the intersection will be controlled with 4-way stop signs.Questions may... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street Designb Committee Seeking Donations

The Newkirk Main Street design committee is seeking donations of historic items or baked goods. While those items are preferred, gift certificates for goods or services are also welcome. All proceeds benefit NMS design grants. Drop off between noon and 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the NMS office, 116 N. Main St.
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KNIGHT AVENUE AND 5TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BEGINS MARCH 16

Evans and Associates Construction Company, Inc. has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to complete paving improvements upon Knight Avenue from 14th Street west 1,200 feet and upon Fifth Street from Prospect Avenue north 1,576 feet. The first phase of the project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 16, 2020.Phase... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street Named Finalist

The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced on March 1 the finalist's of the program's annual statewide awards competition, which included the Newkirk Main Street organization. All finalists will be honored, and the winners are to be announced May 7 at the 30th Annual Main Street Awards Banquet at the Embassy Suites Downtown/Medical Center Hotel... Read More.

Newkirk City Street Project On The Move Forward

There are a number of streets in Newkirk that are in need of repairs due to deterioration from the weather, as well as traffic and age. The city is one step closer to rehabilitating those streets as the Newkirk City Council discussed several contract bids at the Feb. 25 meeting. The city opened bids... Read More.
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Newkirk Main Street To Hold Retail Meeting

The city of Newkirk is filled with different retail establishments. From grocery and convenience stores to auto parts and farm and ranch establishments. Newkirk Main Street would like to enhance the retail atmosphere and with a new retail analysis to document, they are inviting the public to a special meeting to address retail at... Read More.