Mayor Proclaims Crimestoppers of Ponca City Month Monday, September 14 by Ponca PostA Mayoral proclamation was presented to Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers board members in recognition of Crime Stoppers of Ponca City Month.Mayor Homer Nicholson shared appreciation for the board members of a successful program that began in Ponca City in 1984 and funded solely by donations. $61,603 in cash rewards have been paid to... Read More.
Two Tonkawa Teens Injured in Early Sunday Crash Sunday, September 13 by Ponca PostThe Oklahoma Highway Patrol says that two teens from Tonkawa were traveling on State Highway 15, just 3/10 of a mile east of CR130, in Noble County this morning in a 2000 Plymouth Neon when the driver, a 17 year old juvenile lost control of the vehicle and it departed the roadway and hit... Read More.
Man Killed After Shooting Pond Creek Police Chief Sunday Morning Sunday, September 13 by Ponca PostThe Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is reporting that, at about 6 o’clock Sunday morning, homeowners at 18533 U.S. Highway 81 in Pond Creek called police about a man trying to get inside their home. The Pond Creek police chief, a Grant County sheriffs deputy, and two Medford police officers arrived on... Read More.
Schedule for Today’s Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk Sunday, September 13 by Ponca PostAll Day – Concessions, Arts & Crafts Booths, Blacksmith Demonstrations8:00 – 5K Run – corner of 9th & Main9:00 – ? National Sanctioned Fast-Draw Shooting Competition9:00 – 1:00 Show & Shine Car Show – 7th Street Main to Walnut & Maple in front of Library2:30 – “Cruisin’ for Charlie” Poker Run in front of... Read More.
Perfect Weather for this weekend’s Fine Arts Festival Saturday, September 12 by Ponca PostThe Ponca City Fine Arts Festival, featuring approximately 40 juried artists from a five-state area, is going on today and tomorrow at the Ponca City Art Center at 819 East Central. Take a stroll along the grounds of the Soldani Mansion where booths will be filled to the brim with original paintings, jewelry,... Read More.
Cherokee Strip Trail Ride Scheduled for September 19th Saturday, September 12 by Ponca PostDo you own a horse and would like to join others on a trail ride? Then join us for the Fourth Annual Cherokee Strip Trail Ride Saturday, Sept. 19 on the Five Fingers Trail at Kaw Lake in north-central Oklahoma. Reservations for the ride and/or camping may be made by contacting Rick Boyd at 580-716-7425 or... Read More.
1 Dead, 1 injured & 1 Jailed After Early Morning Crash on Kygar Road Saturday, September 12 by Ponca PostPonca City Police are reporting that 22 year old Cody Grantham died from injuries sustained in an alcohol related accident that took place early this morning on Kygar Road near Bellflower. The accident was reported at approximately 1:42 this morning.19 year old Daltyn Ryan Stout was driving north bound on Kygar Road when he lost control... Read More.
Traffic Signal Replacement Project: Phase Two Begins Tuesday Friday, September 11 by Ponca PostPhase Two of the downtown traffic signal replacement project will begin on Tuesday, September 15, when city crews begin dismantling the traffic signal at 1st Street and Grand Avenue. The existing traffic signals poles along Grand Avenue intersections from Pine to 7th will be replaced by black poles that will more closely blend into... Read More.
Two students struck early Tuesday on West Grand Tuesday, September 1 by Ponca PostThe Ponca City Police department reports that two female students were crossing from the south side of Grand Avenue to the north, with a crossing guard holding the crosswalk, when they were struck by a 26 year old driver with a suspended Kansas driver’s license. The accident was reported to the Communications Center at... Read More.
