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https://t.co/5WnwLORCty Everyone is invited to the Ponca City Public Schools Fall Sports Bash at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Sullins Stadium to support the Wildcats!

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https://t.co/D97ewZ3BVj Ponca City's two outdoor pools are preparing to close for season; RecPlex pool schedules posted. Repairs are scheduled for the RecPlex lap pool.

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https://t.co/DVfA2iZu5M The Steichen Family Music Scholarship Fund at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa will assist students participating in vocal, music theatre or instrumental music.

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https://t.co/CfOsenzs39 Qualified high school juniors can now get a start on their college education with tuition-free enrollment in concurrent courses at Northern Oklahoma College. Call [phone] for more information or visit https://t.co/iSGpNWCLsx .

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https://t.co/SAbBV5IqFW The 2019 Cat Tale yearbook “Building Our Tradition” will be released at a party on Aug. 6 at Ponca City High School. The fun begins at 1 p.m. for 2019 seniors. At 2 p.m., underclassmen are invited. There will be music and prizes. The party ends at 4 p.m.

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https://t.co/e3NWabEqfw FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center opened Thursday in Ponca City at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce building at 420 E. Grand, and will be open Friday, Saturday and Monday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The DRC will not be open on Sunday.

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https://t.co/UZDqb5WXCy Phillips 66 is entering its 50th year with the USA Swimming Foundation Make a Splash. In partnership with Kaw Lake Education Foundation, Phillips 66 provides funding for the City of the Ponca City’s aquatic group to provide swim lessons for 300 children.

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https://t.co/GZyP8SPWzV Fiddling phenom Kyle Dillingham will debut as a guest artist on the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday, July 24. Dillingham, joined by his band Horseshoe Road, will be introduced by Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame members, the Oak Ridge Boys.

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https://t.co/Q0bwZzb3xr Phillips 66 says a short-term release of catalyst on Tuesday should not cause long-term health effects. The company has released a fact sheet on the catalyst.

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https://t.co/B3R2OeEDAU The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center that was scheduled to open in Perry at the Noble County Fairgrounds Building July 18, has been cancelled. Survivors can still apply for disaster assistance by calling FEMA’s helpline at 800-621-3362.

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https://t.co/uuGclEbViz Kay County OSU Extension offers a Master Gardener class weekly this fall in Ponca City. Call [phone].

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https://t.co/6NC0pHkKui Ponca City Commissioners OK'd a funding plan for the new Public Safety Center. Voters approved a sales tax for the $22 million project. This plan provides for an eight-year loan from JP Morgan Chase Bank for construction.

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https://t.co/ymC6h0uQ2c … … The Grand Cigar and Lounge at 217 South Second Street opens at 4 p.m. today. It offers premium cigars, a fully stocked bar and a state of the art air purification system. Memberships are available by the month.

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https://t.co/VOpXvAgdcG The Ponca City Art Association has voted to relocate, citing concerns about ADA accessibility and other hazardous issues. PCAA has owned the historic Soldani Mansion at 819 East Central since purchasing it for $42,000 in 1966.

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https://t.co/OHEZqXcZsP Key Construction starts demolition on the former JC Penney building in Ponca Plaza to prepare for a Marshall’s store in Ponca City. Demolition crews remove the facades on the south and west sides of the building. Klover Architects is the consultant.

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The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is accepting Kay County applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of severe storms from May 7 to June 9. Workers who lost their jobs may file until July 15.

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The Ponca City Humane Society adds two programs in July — the Pet Pantry and the “Spay It Forward”. The Pet Pantry distributes pet food to families needing temporary feeding assistance. “Spay It Forward” is a voucher program, working with area veterinarians. Call [phone].

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Ponca City Public Schools’ Athletic Department is switching paperwork to “Rank One Sport” for the 2019-20 school year. Required paperwork will be signed via E-Signature. Sport physicals will still need to be turned in to the Athletic Department.

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Ponca City Public Schools Registration/Enrollment for new students begins July 8. Dates are July 8-11 & July 15-18 at the Registration Center located at 111 W. Grand. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.