MICHAEL HESSELTINE
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MICHAEL HESSELTINE of Ponca City signed a letter of intent Thursday to be a member of the Cowley College track team. Family, teammates and coaches were with him at the signing. (Photo provided)
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Rotary Trailblazers to host crawfish boil
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The Ponca City Trailblazers Rotary Club will be holding their first annual Crawfest event on Saturday, May 11 from 6 pm to 10 pm at the City Central Building located at 400 E. Central Avenue.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive kicks-off on May 11
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The United States Postal Services and United Way are teaming up for the 31st Annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. This annual event sees carriers picking up food donations on their regular mail routes.
Women Artists of the West to be featured at Woolaroc Museum
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Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve is not a destination that is unfamiliar to the Ponca City News. We have explored in depth the incredible history and entertainment that the location still offers today. To recap, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, before it went by that name, was built in 1925 from the dream of Frank Phillips and his mission to preserve the history of the west, all while educating and entertaining future generations. This 3,700 acre preserve, home to native animal species, as well as those who are not so native, also includes a museum and an incredible art gallery that holds close ties to Ponca City.
Suspect in manslaughter case apprehended
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A suspect in a fatality accident that occurred on Oct. 10, 2023 has been arrested and is in custody of the Aransas County Sheriff’s Office in Rockport, Texas.
School and local dealerships partner for Driver’s Ed program
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Ponca City Public Schools, School Board Members, Ponca City High School, and Stuteville Chevy/GMC and Stuteville Ford are excited to partner to provide a Driver’s Education summer program for Ponca City High School students. Stuteville Chevy/GMC and Stuteville Ford have graciously leased two vehicles to the school at $1 per car for the first year to promote the program.
May Education and Workforce meeting held Thursday
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The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Committee held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 3 at 4 pm. Arlene Stauffer called the meeting to order.
PCFMC announces scholarship recipients
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The Ponca City Federated Music Club (PCFMC) is proud to announce its 2024 scholarship winners: Samuel Anderson, Jaclynn Heitman, Ava Roche and Kate Shepherd. The scholarships are funded by endowments held by the PCFMC, and each is in the amount of $1000.