2/20/2012

The Ponca City News will publish stories on Sunday, Feb. 26 on Black History Month for the men and women who earned respect and added another chapter in Ponca City’s history. If you have a story you want to submit, email the information to Kristi Hayes at kdg@poncacitynews.com. The deadline will be Thursday, Feb. 23.

2/19/2012

The City Commission has approved a resolution waiving the regular requirements for a garage sale for a one-day “Citywide Garage Sale” on April 14.

This event is being held in conjunction with the City’s Annual Spring Cleanup, which will be April 7-14.

In case of inclement weather, the Citywide Garage Sale will be April 21.

There is currently a $5 garage sale permit requirement per event and a limitation of two sales per year, not to be held closer than 6 months apart. Participating in the Citywide Garage Sale will be free and will not count toward the two-per-year limit.

2/17/2012

Joe Steil, President of Marland Children’s Home Board of Director, announced today that Ellen Martin has resigned as the CEO. “Citing health reasons, Ms. Martin presented her resignation yesterday,” Steil said. He said a search has started for a new Chief Executive Officer. Jamie Phillips, Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor at MCH, has been appointed acting Chief Executive Officer. 
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A spaghetti supper will be held from 5 to 7 tonight in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford Avenue and Pecan Road.  The supper is sponsored by the SEFI Adult Class and will help support local mission projects. The menu will be spaghetti, tossed salad, homemade bread, and dessert.  Homemade bread may also be purchased for carry out. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and younger and are available at the door.

2/16/2012

The Maci Bookout Assembly at the Ponca City High School has been postponed. The 20-year-old woman from Chattanooga, Tenn., recently appeared on MTV’s hit show, “16 & Pregnant,” and on the follow up show “Teen Mom.” She was scheduled to appear Friday to talk about teen pregnancy prevention and decision making.

2/15/2012

Ponca City Main Street will present its 25th Anniversary Awards Gala on Friday at the Ponca Playhouse, 301 South First Street. “Ponca City Main Street: Standing the Test of Time” is the chosen theme. Drinks and heavy appetizers will begin at 6 p.m. with the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $25 per person.