Betty Horinek
Betty Horinek, longtime Newkirk resident, died early Monday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2018 at her home. She was 90. Survivors include her husband Franklin. Arrangements are pending and will be announced...
View ArticleWomen’s club plans meeting
The Kay County Federation of Democratic Women’s club will be meeting with the Kay County Democratic Party this month. We will meet at the Hospice faci... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleQuilters Guild gathers
QUILTER'S Friendship Feast children donation of doll quilts, dolls and pillowcases. (News Photo by Sherry Muchmore) During the first week in December ... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
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Alonzo Lee Brown Sr.
Alonzo “Lonnie” Lee Brown Sr. Alonzo “Lonnie” Lee Brown, Sr., resident of Newkirk, Okla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. He was born on Oct. 4, 1947 to his parents, Alonzo Brown and Anna Lee...
View ArticleWeekend fire destroys area home
MATT and Tasha Horinek embrace as they stand amid the ruins of their home that was a totally loss following a fire Saturday morning. (News Photo by Co... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleCity Calendar – 2018-12-19
Every Day Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Harmony House upstairs (use south entrance by parking lot). Twice a Month Friday or Saturday Christian Singles Group meets twice...
View ArticleFarm Bureau awards Kay County 4-H teens
Kay County Farm Bureau board members presented new jackets to state championship 4-H winners in its November meeting. The Kay County 4-H Livestock jud... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleHonors students hooded for fall 2018 semester
STILLWATER — The OSU Honors College held a hooding ceremony on Dec. 2, 2018, in the Old Central Assembly Hall. The degree is the highest academic dist... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleStudents compete in Spelling Bee
First Lutheran School held their annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Thirteen students from fourth through eighth grade competed orally in fron... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleGaylord named December Student of the Month
ARKANSAS CITY — Known for her ability on the soccer field, Cowley College sophomore Jordan Gaylord was recently recognized for her academic prowess as... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleFeds want to control sports betting
By WAYNE PARRY Associated PressATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The federal government would regulate sports betting nationwide under a bill introduced toda... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleNOC sophomores with Criminal Justice
TONKAWA — Kianna DeLodge participated in an internship this semester at the Kay County Detention Center. DeLodge is a Northern Oklahoma College sophom... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleAct One Drama Club entertains all ages with Elf – The Musical Jr.
ARKANSAS CITY — Putting together an enjoyable show for all ages, Cowley College’s Act One Drama Club recently performed a musicalized version of the movie Elf in the Robert Brown Theatre. The musical...
View ArticleOur changing, learning brains
Is the brain changed by learning?The short answer is yes. And, while historically, topics like sociology and psychology were once considered “soft sc... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticlePuts Cowley audience in the Christmas spirit
ARKANSAS CITY — Performing Christmas carols and songs people treasure this time of year, the Cowley College Concert Choir, CC Singers, Jazz Band, and ... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticlePlease don’t make me fly into Oprah
As a longtime Oprah Winfrey fan, I am imploring Nashville Metro Councilwoman-at-large Sharon Hurt not to follow through on her latest brainchild. H... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca City...
View ArticleNearly News – 2018-12-20
You only have a few chances left to visit Santa at the Santa House. Youngsters can see him tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Paladin Apartments and on Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Toni’s Westside Health...
View ArticleA great fit for McCain’s seat
WASHINGTON — As resumes go, it’s hard to fathom a better fit to fill John McCain’s Senate seat than the nation’s first female Air Force pilot to fly i... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
View ArticleJames L. Theis
James L. “J.T.” Theis 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at Via Christi, St. Francis in Wichita, Kan. He was born April 3, 1935 in Ft. Scott, Kan. and was adopted by Nick and Marcella Gresl Theis. On...
View ArticleThe homeless population will continue to grow
WASHINGTON — Homelessness is up for the second year in a row. That is no surprise to me. I spent the last few days in New York City, where it seems th... Please login below or subscribe to the Ponca...
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