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Northern Oklahoma Humane Society $10 Adoption Month

During the entire month of July, the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is running a special promotion, generously made possible by the BISSELL Pet Foundation and MetLife Pet Insurance. As part of their National "Empty the Shelters" adoption event, the adoption price for all adult animals at the shelter has been discounted to just $10...

360 Turf & Outdoor Equipment is Chamber’s Business Partner of the Month

Congratulations to Aaron and Amie Hindman 360 Turf and Outdoor Equipment, named by the Ponca City Business Council as the July Chamber Business Partner of the month.  306 Turf and Outdoor Equipment is authorized to sell and service Hustler, Toro & Husqvarna Equipment, and is located three easy miles west of Ponca City on...

Ponca Schools Recognize Employees of the Month and Friend of Education

The November Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards were presented Monday night during the monthly board of education meeting. Pictured, from left, John Diaz, computer technician, Support Employee of the Month; Julia Higgins, West Middle School, Certified Employee of the Month; and Terron Liles, supporter of Ponca City Public...

No Fly-In Breakfast This Month Due To Rise In COVID-19 Cases

The organizers of the Ponca City Monthly Fly-In Breakfast announced Monday that September's breakfast will NOT be happening. The decision was made as COVID-19 numbers are going up with the Delta variant. It is said that kids and unvaccinated adults are getting hit hard and the organizers of the breakfast care about the people and...

Pioneer Tech Recognizes March Students of the Month

Andrew Yunker and Reagan Lockert are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) March Students of the Month. Yunker is a Junior at Medford High School and represents the Automotive Service Technology program. He’s a member of the Student Leadership Academy and his instructor says he is respectful and motivated in the classroom. Reagan Lockert from...

Jonathan Waddell gives Black History Month speech

    In celebration of Black History Month, Northern Oklahoma College hosted Jonathan Waddell in Enid Thursday.     Waddell spoke on the Black Family:  Representation, Identity and Diversity; Exploring the African Diaspora and the Spread of Black Families Across the United States.   Waddell spoke of his own family and how...

Pioneer Tech February Students of the Month

Titeana Lewis and Josh Murray are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) February Students of the Month.Lewis is an adult student from Ponca City representing the Practical Nursing program. She excels in her nursing studies and her instructor values her positive attitude and high-quality patient care given during Clinicals.Josh Murray returned to Pioneer Tech’s Criminal...

Pioneer Tech January Students of the Month

Mikayla Myer and Adriana Palomares are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) January Students of the Month.Myers, a senior from Tonkawa High School, represents the Cosmetology program. Her instructor is impressed by her strong work ethic and natural leadership. Myer expresses a positive attitude and is always willing to help others when the need arises.Adriana...

Pioneer Tech December Students of the Month

Miquel Huerta and Kandice Nieto Valez are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) December Students of the Month. Huerta is an adult student from Ponca City and is in the Industrial Technology program. He is mastering SolidWorks software to generate images for 3D printers. His instructor adds that he has great motivation to learn and...

EMS Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. All Ponca City Public Schools have been learning about the culture and traditions and have been celebrating their heritage. Students in Rena Clyburn’s class watched a short film about a Native American woman, Marie Wilcox, who is the last fluent speaker of Wukchumni. For seven...