🌱 What’s behind the rash of auto burglaries on North 3rd?

Coffee in hand, Ponca City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What's behind the rash of auto burglaries on North 3rd?
• What to know before heading to Ponca City's Marland Mansion Oktoberfest
• Which Ponca City properties are tied up in new court filings?

Also on today's calendar: Guys & Ribeyes IV and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a stray t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Logs 09/29/2026 (poncacitynow.com) — Ponca City's latest police and ambulance log shows a string of overnight and daytime auto burglaries centered on North 3rd and nearby streets, along with multiple medical calls for elderly residents across town. Crime Stoppers reminds locals they can anonymously report any Ponca City crime by phone, text, or online and may be eligible for rewards up to $1,000.
   

• Your guide to Oktoberfest celebrations across Oklahoma in 2026 (kansas.com) — Ponca City's Marland Mansion will host a two-day Oktoberfest with live music, kids' activities, crafts, a beer garden, and a sports tent, with admission just $5 for ages 9 and up. Parking on-site is limited, but a free shuttle will run from Ponca Plaza, and the guide also highlights other Oktoberfest celebrations across Oklahoma if you're up for a fall road trip.
   

• October 1, 2026 Issue, Page 6 of 11 (poncacitynews.com) — Kay County court filings this week include foreclosure and quiet-title actions involving rural land and specific lots in Ponca City's Ralls Addition, which could affect nearby property owners. The page also carries probate notices, job openings at The Ponca City News, and local service ads, giving residents a snapshot of current legal and economic activity around Ponca City.
   

📸 Around Ponca City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ponca City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Ponca City Motoplayground Motocross Championships →
  AMBUCS Motocross Track, 1005 West Prospect Avenue, Ponca City
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Guys & Ribeyes IV →
  MLZ Ranch, 4610 North Pecan Road, Ponca City
  5:00 pm
• Zero Tolerance Live at Swig Bar at Osage Casino Ponca City →
  Osage Casino & Hotel, 64464 U.S. 60, Ponca City
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Ponca City Monthly Fly-In Breakfast →
  Ponca City-Waverly Regional Airport, 2231 Waverly St, Ponca City
  7:00 am
• Ponca City Motoplayground Motocross Championships →
  AMBUCS Motocross Track, 1005 West Prospect Avenue, Ponca City
  7:00 am
• Ponca City Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast (KPNC) →
  Ponca City Regional Airport, 2231 Waverly St, Ponca City
  7:00 am
• Oktoberfest →
  Marland Mansion, 901 Monument Rd, Ponca City
  10:00 am
• Guys & Ribeyes IV →
  MLZ Ranch, 4610 North Pecan Road, Ponca City
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Ponca City Motoplayground Motocross Championships →
  AMBUCS Motocross Track, 1005 West Prospect Avenue, Ponca City
  7:00 am
• Cars and Coffee 2026 →
  Lake Ponca, 1688 L A Cann Drive, Ponca City
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Senior Day →
  Ponca City Calendar Ponca City, OK 74601
• Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session →
  Ponca City Calendar, City Hall Commission Chamber 516 E. Grand Avenue, Ponca City
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Blackwell

• Blackwell Public Schools highlights growth, student achievements for 2026-27 (blackwelljournaltribune.net)
• Blackwell Chamber seeks volunteers for annual Homecoming cleanup (blackwelljournaltribune.net)
• EEOC Sues Continental Inn (tulsatoday.com)

Pawnee

• Wagoner County deputies warn parents about 'Cat in the Hat' social media threats (okcfox.com)
• Former Jennings police chief faces felony animal cruelty charge (keystonegusher.com)
• Catch up on Oklahoma's 2026 midterm elections for governor, US Senate and more (kansascity.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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