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Ponca City Chamber invites you to AfterShave Barbering Company today

Tuesday, September 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Chamber encourages you to drop by the new “AfterShave Barbering Company”, in the Pioneer Shopping Center today, Sept. 8.Drop off your business card for a chance to win $25 in Chamber Bucks.

Ponca City Virtual Academy students can pick up needed supplies today and tomorrow

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Virtual Academy students may come to 111 West Grand anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. today and tomorrow, August 13 and 14, to pick-up chrome books, handbooks, face coverings, and any other items needed for PCVA. This collection time is for virtual students who are enrolled in Learning Options 2 and... Read More.

Voters can vote early today, tomorrow and Saturday

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Statewide Primary Election, Blackwell Municipal and Special Election, Blackwell School District I-45 Board Election and the Kildare School District C-50 Board Election, and the Newkirk Municipal Election have missed the application deadline, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard... Read More.

March for Racial Equality scheduled for today in Blackwell

Saturday, June 20 by Lyman James

A March for Racial Equality is scheduled for today, June 20, in Blackwell.According to information shared by the Blackwell Journal-Tribune on Facebook, the march will start at 2 p.m. at the Blackwell High School and will go to the Top of Oklahoma Museum. This event is set to be a peaceful march intended to... Read More.

Road work begins today along 14th street; eastbound lane of Lake Road closed near the dam

Wednesday, June 3 by Lyman James

Northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 77 (14th Street) in Ponca City will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between South Ave. and E. Hartford Ave. beginning today for a resurfacing project.Motorists can expect delays, congestion and even intermittent side street closures in the area at varying times. Road work will go... Read More.

Local swimming pools opening today

Monday, June 1 by Lyman James

On Monday, June 1, Parks and Recreation will open AMBUC Pool, located a 600 S. Eighth Street, and Wentz Pool, located a 2932 LA Cann Drive for the summer pool season. Both pool facilities will follow CDC pool guidance and recommendations on social distancing. AMBUC PoolOpen Swim is held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on... Read More.

Delays expected to begin today north of Newkirk

Monday, May 18 by Lyman James

Delays are expected to begin today, May 18, as road construction now underway for a widening and resurfacing project along U.S. 77 between Newkirk and E. Home Road south of the casinos.Motorists will notice workers in the right-of-way of US-77 between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. for initial work zone set up... Read More.

Ponca City Osage Casino opens today

Friday, May 8 by Lyman James

Osage Casinos will reopen its Ponca City location today after closing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Osage Casino locations in Tulsa, Sand Springs, Bartlesville, Skiatook, Hominy and Pawhuska will reopen on May 15, but not without new strict health guidelines. The reopening will be guided by a 13-page “Health & Sanitation Program”... Read More.

Road work begins today north of Newkirk

Monday, May 4 by Lyman James

Road construction is set to begin today for a widening and resurfacing project along U.S. 77 between Newkirk and E. Home Road south of the casinos.Motorists will notice workers in the right-of-way of US-77 between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. for initial work zone set up including building construction access for property... Read More.

Blackwell’s new Braum’s opens today

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Today is the day that Blackwell's new Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store near I-35 opens for the public.Blackwell's older Braum's suffered significant damage from an electrical fire back in late June 2019. The new store features 6,000 square feet with seating for nearly 80 people, double drive-thru windows and an outdoor patio seating... Read More.