33rd Annual Ponca City Herb Festival Begins Tomorrow at Cann Memorial Gardens

June 5, 2026

Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for The Butcher & The Baker Country Market

The Butcher & The Baker Country Market opened at 2309 Lake Road, housing 46 small businesses offering specialty meats, baked goods, artisan coffees, and locally curated items.

June 5, 2026

Leadership Ponca City Class 40 Now Accepting Nominations

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Leadership Ponca City Class 40, a development program for community-minded leaders. The nomination deadline is Friday, June 5th.

June 4, 2026

#1 Bull Rider in the World Enters 101 Wild West Rodeo

PBR World Champion John Crimber, the sport's top-ranked bull rider, will compete at the 101 Wild West Rodeo in Ponca City June 11-13, marking a major draw for the historic 67-year-old event.

June 4, 2026

Trout Funeral Home

Trout Funeral Home has served Ponca City families since 1936, operating continuously under founding principles of character, confidence, value and trust through multiple ownership transitions.

May 28, 2026

A Corner of a Foreign Field

A Ponca City resident reflects on visiting the American cemetery at Normandy, where nearly 10,000 soldiers—including several Oklahomans—rest overlooking Omaha Beach.

May 28, 2026

The Modern Food Paradox

Modern food may look healthy, but many processed and conventionally grown foods lack essential micronutrients—a "hidden hunger" affecting even those eating salads daily.

May 28, 2026

National PTSD Awareness Month

June is National PTSD Awareness Month. Severe weather can trigger lasting psychological impacts and PTSD symptoms in Oklahomans who've experienced traumatic storms.

May 28, 2026

Marland Roundup Club Preserves Western Heritage

The Marland Roundup Club preserves Western heritage by mentoring young riders and hosting equestrian events that develop foundational rodeo skills and build community.

May 28, 2026

Real Encounters: Retirement

Mark Love retires from Cherokee Strip Credit Union after 23 years of IT service, leaving behind systems, processes, and institutional knowledge that only he understands.

May 28, 2026

Fun for the Family: Ponca City Disc Golf

Ponca City's four-course disc golf circuit—headlined by the challenging Bois D'Arc course—has become a regional destination attracting professional players and weekend enthusiasts alike.

May 28, 2026

From Herndon to Homecoming: Why College Traditions Endure

College traditions—from Naval Academy monument climbs to Iowa's hospital wave—create lasting identity and pride among students while strengthening bonds between campus and community.

May 26, 2026