LATEST NEWS Home For The Holidays LoginSubscribe Newsletters Contact HOME NEWS EVENTS COMMUNITY LINKS PHOTOS ARCHIVES PONCA CITY MONTHLY Business McGee Jewelers: A precious gem, serving the community for over 100 years. Tue, November 23, 2021Laina Smith/Staff Writer There aren’t many jewelry stores in the state of Oklahoma that have been open for over 100 years. McGee Jewelers, however, opened its doors in Blackwell, Oklahoma, for the first time in 1907, making it one of the oldest jewelry stores in the state. ... Century Products: A Product Built to Last Mon, November 22, 2021Laina Smith/Staff Writer Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the world. A study done in 2020 by the USDA showed that there were 2.02 million farms in the United States. Many of those farm cattle and other livestock, such as horses and swine. That is where Century Products comes in. ... Made in Ponca City, BUNKR Trailer Fri, October 29, 2021Laina Smith/Staff Writer Two best friends turned business partners are making a difference in the trucking industry... Business Spotlight: Health World Fri, October 29, 2021Kayley Spielbusch/Staff Intern 5 Generation Family-Owned Health Store Celebrates 50 Years in northern Oklahoma... The Farm House Kids Co. Fri, October 29, 2021Kelsey Wagner/EIC A new baby and kids boutique has opened downtown, and it is worth getting excited about! The Farm House Kids Co., located at 324 E. Grand Ave., is the latest addition to downtown Ponca City. This boutique, opened by Derion Schieber, is clean and chic at first sight with crisp gray, white and black interior design.... Made In Ponca City — Cookshack BBQ Thu, September 30, 2021Laina Smith/Staff Writer Cookshack BBQ planted its roots in Ponca City, Oklahoma, many years ago and has become a staple in the restaurant and residential industries because a man loved to barbecue. ... Don’t Let Your Employees Become Your Biggest Vulnerability Tue, August 31, 2021Braden Lampe, ABT Solutions/Contributing Writer A couple of years ago, TechRepublic ran a story with the following headline: “Employees Are Almost As Dangerous To Business As Hackers And Cybercriminals.” From the perspective of the business, you might think that’s simply inaccurate. ... The Splash Co New Survival Swim Class Making a Big Splash Tue, August 31, 2021Kat Long/Contributing Writer What happens after a pandemic when people are ready to start something new or build up a small project into a business model? Small businesses start happening right and left, and Ponca City is no different. ... Business Spotlight: Hideaway Marina Sun, August 01, 2021Chelsea McConnell/Staff Writer Note from Chelsea: As I walk down the ramp toward the Hideaway Marina, I’m reminded of my own childhood. I still remember the sound my feet made as I ran up and down the wood ramp so many years ago with my sisters.... Tech Talk: Small Business Cybersecurity Thu, July 01, 2021Braden Lampe, ABT Solutions/Contributing Writer Don’t get hacked! ... The Hub Tue, June 01, 2021Lauren Payne/Staff Writer “Bringing the City to the Country” ... Liles and Company celebrates 10 years downtown Tue, June 01, 2021Kelsey Wagner/EIC Trina Liles-Sims is an educator by trade and worked both as a teacher and eventually as a high school principal. But in December 2010, she became a boutique owner as well. On December 1, 2010, Trina Liles-Sims purchased “The Bag Lady” boutique, a small store specializing in handbags. The small store was initially located next to Turtle’s Donut shop on north Seventh St. The story behind the purchase of the business is as simple and sweet as Trina’s laugh as she recalls the spur-of-the-moment purchase. “I don’t know! I went over there to play Bunko with Kylie Hughes, who owned The Bag Lady, and her mom and I were high school friends. They told me that night the store was for sale, and my daughter Traci said I should buy it,” recalls Trina, “so it was on a whim that we even bought it.” I said, “What’s a high school principal going to do with that business?” Trina did buy the business and soon asked her son Terron to join the business. Terron has a keen eye for fashion and helped shoppers find styles that matched their taste and preference. “We were just on a month-to-month lease, and Terron started looking and talked to Fred Boettcher, and in six months, we moved downtown. We just decided it would be better and more convenient for shoppers, so going to Grand Ave. was our ultimate goal.” By moving down to Grand Ave, the store tripled in size and expanded its offerings by adding clothing lines, denim, menswear, and home goods. It wasn’t long until Trina’s daughter, Traci Irragi, a certified cosmetologist, joined the family business as well. During the rebranding, Liles and Company added four salon chairs in the back of the store for Traci and three other stylists, Rocio Reyes, Jamie Yinger, and the late Janet McFarland. The salon now has six total stylists in addition to the original four and has expanded to include spa services like pedicures, manicures, and facials. Bea Rowe, Mary Beth Belot, and Ashley Pugh have all joined the Liles and Company stylist team and are available to meet your beauty needs. Ten years and one store rebranding later, Liles and Company is now an anchor retail store, located on East Grand near Second St. Trina says that their customers have become more like friends over the past ten years, and she credits that to Liles and Co’s dedication to quality products and customer service. “We guarantee our products. If you’ve got a problem, you bring it in, and we’ll take care of it,” says Traci. “We wanted to make it a family business we could be proud of,” Trina says. 2020 was challenging for Liles and Company. The pandemic forced many small shops to close, but Liles and Company adapted to survive, and between curbside and online sales, they were able to weather the storm. “That website kept us alive between March and August 2020. If it weren’t for that website, we wouldn’t have been able to stay alive,” says Trina. Terron also took a job with the Ponca City Art Association in February 2020, so Traci stepped in to fill the gap that Terron left. Liles and Company regularly has Facebook lives sales and in-store events, and to celebrate their 2011 anniversary downtown, all shoppers in June will get 20.11% off all their total purchases. Liles and Company will have other giveaways, sales, and special events in conjunction with their anniversary celebration. To find out more about their upcoming events and sales, follow them at Facebook.com/lilesandcompany. Investment in Historic Club Renews Enthusiasm, Activity Fri, April 30, 2021Carey Head/Staff Writer Fans of the Ponca City Country Club have a tradition of stepping forward with additional private investment to keep the Club and its facilities in top shape. Past fundraising campaigns have provided for the remodel of the Tom Glasscock Dining Room, the glass-walled lounge overlooking the Arkansas River basin, and the 19th Hole grill room. ... Stone Barn Story Enters a New Chapter Tue, December 01, 2020Carey Head/Staff Writer The next chapter of the four-arches stone barn’s story is being written as curious onlookers try to guess what this story will tell. Located in the 2100 block of Lake Road, the stone barn dates from 1916 and has direct ties to the creation of the Marland Mansion. ... Business Spotlight: Rikki’s Market Is Ponca City’s New Treasure Tue, December 01, 2020News Staff Enjoy a good treasure hunt? Then Rikki’s Market is your cup of tea. Literally. Like 36 loose-leaf teas from which to choose as you partake of the market’s “smelling station.” How about discovering a magnificent new coffee blend? Rikki’s offers 31 whole bean coffees, which can be ground to your specifications and purchased by the pound. Each coffee is supplied by Robert Boewe, owner and founder of The Spice Merchant, Wichita, Kansas. According to market manager Candy Green, “He roasts 250,000 pounds of beans each year.” ... Business Spotlight: The Grand Cigar & Lounge Sun, November 01, 2020News Staff On a warm day in October, sitting between yellow and orange potted blooming mums, Julie Landers sits outside enjoying the patio of the Grand Cigar & Lounge (GCL), a cigar and cocktail bar owned by herself and her husband, Justin Landers. Julie and Justin Landers both have full-time jobs with the Phillips66 refinery. The refinery, just six blocks to the south, can be seen from the bar’s front door on S. Second Street.“ Justin and I would go to cigar lounges anytime we went out of town,” Julie says. Justin developed a love for cigars seven years ago, but Julie says his appreciation for good cigars began to grow into something more. ... Kevin's Corner: Stock Market News Thu, October 01, 2020News Staff Hi. I’m Kevin. I know I’m just a dog, but I may be the most awesome one that ever lived. My human Momma says that very thing to everyone she meets, and she knows some smart things for sure. Like how to buy my favorite peanut butter treats on AMAZON, and when to yell at my big sausage of a sister Bridget before she sticks her cold snout in my dinner bowl. ... Lakeside Grill's Chicken Fried Steak Tue, September 01, 2020News Staff Lakeside Grill opened in November 2018. Walking in, patrons are greeted with an eclectic, yet warm, atmosphere. Fishing decorations dot the walls and fireplace, an ode to the building’s marine locale. But in addition to the nautical touches, there are also rare pop-culture movie posters, Ponca City memorabilia and autographed celebrity photos. These items have been collected over a lifetime by Toby Epperson. The memorabilia collection on display shows the depth of Toby’s dedication to, and appreciation for, quality and uniqueness. ... Business Spotlight: Stobbe Design Tue, September 01, 2020News Staff Donors are the backbone of a community. They give to help establish new organizations, build new facilities, and invest in vital programs that help push communities forward. That is as true for Ponca City as it is anywhere. The list is long: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, the Ponca City Family and Aquatic Center, the Child Development Center, Northern Oklahoma Humane Society, New Emergency Resource Agency, the University Center – all built and in operation now in part because donors chose to give. But these organizations have one other thing in common – beautiful donor recognition displays – all created by one local person, Steve Stobbe. ... Jalapeño Grill: Street Tacos Sat, August 01, 2020News Staff After a brief time working at Boomerang Diner, Gregory found the perfect spot to open her restaurant, 408 East Hartford Ave., opening for business in November 2019 serving up burritos, quesadillas, street corn, and street tacos. If you’re not in the mood for Mexican food, you can also order a flavor-packed burger. Gregory describes her fare as L.A.-style street food. “It’s what we’ve grown up eating. It’s what we love.” ... EVENTS 1 DEC Festival of Angels 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pioneer Woman Ponca City OK 74604 3 DEC Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM Grand Avenue Ponca City OK 745601 3 DEC Lighted Christmas Parade & Christmas Open House Weekend (all weekend) All Day Event 100 block east grand Ponca City OK 74601 4 DEC Free Holiday Movies at The Hub 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM 16601 West South Avenue Tonkawa OK 74653 MORE EVENTS POPULAR RECENT 1 Stone Barn Story Enters a New Chapter 12/01/2020 2 Bird Scooters coming to Ponca City on September 27 09/16/2021 3 Four Ponca City Fighters Set to Compete this Weekend in Enid MMA Competition 07/29/2021 4 Debra Rue Tells the Untold Story of the 12 Pioneer Women Statues 03/13/2021 5 Business Spotlight: Hideaway Marina 08/01/2021 THIS WEEK'S POLL Do you plan to get vaccinated? 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