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PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Jan. 23.

NEWKIRK — Those interested in participating in the 2023 Annual Kay County Sheriff’s Department Citizen’s Academy can pick up or request an application now.

PONCA CITY — Pioneer Technology Center recognized their board members at the January PTC Board of Education as part of School Board Recognition Month. 

OKLAHOMA CITY —  Oklahoma Human Services announced today that emergency payments intended to increase households’ monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in response to the pandemic are coming to an end in February.

PONCA CITY — Development Director Chris Henderson addressed city commissioners Monday night about a proposed ordinance that would require roofing contractors to register with the city.

PONCA CITY — City Manager Craig Stephenson addressed city commissioners Monday night during the regular board meeting about the number of animals released from animal control in 2022.

TONKAWA —  The Tulsa NOAH boys and Mannford girls won the North Country Invitational Basketball Tournament held Jan. 21-22 at  Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa.

PONCA CITY — The Pioneer Technology Center Children’s Lab is now one of 53 childhood programs in Oklahoma to earn accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children program. This honor signifies high standards of early childhood education for the Children’s Lab.       

OKLAHOMA CITY  —  The largest in-state scholarship program for Oklahoma high school students is underway.

PONCA CITY — Officials report that water will be shut off in the following locations on Monday and Tuesday.