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New COVID-19 cases for Ponca City and Stillwater, OSDH reports 299 new cases Saturday

Saturday, June 27 by Lyman James

The daily report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Saturday, June 27, shows that 299 more individuals in Oklahoma have tested positive for COVID-19. There have now been 12,642 cases statewide since testing started, and 3,487 active cases.Locally, Payne County has 10 new COVID-19 cases, Kay County has five, Logan and Osage...

OSDH reporting 395 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Friday, June 26 by Lyman James

New COVID-19 numbers were released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Friday, June 26. There are 395 new COVID-19 cases as the total of reported cases since testing started is at 12,343. There are 3,526 active cases.Locally, Payne County saw a big jump with 35 new COVID-19 cases, Kay and Washing counties...

Platinum Supplemental Insurance company will work in Kay County for the next 4-8 weeks

Friday, June 26 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office shared the following Public Service Announcement on their Facebook page:Platinum Supplemental Insurance company contacted the Kay County Sheriff's Office on Thursday to let them know that they will be working in the county for the next 4-8 weeks. Their purpose will be to explain insurance policies to residents....

Stillwater PD notified about scam

Friday, June 26 by Lyman James

The Stillwater Police Department learned Thursday morning about a citizen who was contacted by a subject claiming to be a Stillwater PD officer.The caller told the victim she had missed court and a warrant had been issued for her arrest. The caller was attempting to get the victim to send money immediately to...

Phillips 66 Supports Central Fare – Opening in Late July

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

In response to Covid-19 social distancing practices, Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) announced the Central Fare project this week. To further assist with equipment and community enhancement, Phillips 66 announced the award of a community investment grant application for $15,000 had been approved for Central Fare. “Phillips 66 strives to make...

Road work beginning Monday on I-35 Salt Fork River Bridge near Tonkawa

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

Northbound and Southbound Interstate 35 will be narrowed down to one lane in each direction between U.S. 60(mm 214) west of Tonkawa and State Highway 15(mm 203) east of Billings in Kay County starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 29, going until further notice.According to the Ponca City News, bridge rehabilitation work will...

Ponca City Development Authority ramping up several key projects

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

In response to COVID-19 social distancing practices, Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has ramped up several key projects including a new outdoor food court and seating area called Central Fare. The new, ADA accessible green space, will feature picnic tables, sunshades, string light and electrical outlets. Rental parking spaces...

NOC fall reopening plan announced

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College will partially open its campuses beginning July 1 as the college begins to reopen for the fall semester on Aug. 17. Beginning July 1, the administration buildings will open for students and potential students for enrollment support services. All other campus facilities will remain closed to the...

NOC Board of Regents approve budget, tuition for FY2020-21

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved a $23.7 million fiscal year 2020-21 operating budget during its regularly scheduled June meeting held at the Renfro Center at NOC Tonkawa. NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans commented on this year’s budget. “For multiple reasons, this is one of the toughest budget...

438 new COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH on Thursday

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 438 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, June 25. Oklahoma now stands at 11,948 cases in total since testing started, and 3,441 cases are active.As for local counties, Osage County has eight new COVID-19 cases, Payne County has six, three for both Washington and Noble counties...

NOC girls’ basketball camps canceled

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College Girls' Basketball Camps scheduled for July have been canceled. NOC released its fall re-opening plan Wednesday afternoon and all non-college events on all three NOC campuses are suspended until further notice. There were three girls' camps scheduled for July. For additional information, contact...

Voters can vote early today, tomorrow and Saturday

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Statewide Primary Election, Blackwell Municipal and Special Election, Blackwell School District I-45 Board Election and the Kildare School District C-50 Board Election, and the Newkirk Municipal Election have missed the application deadline, County Election Board Secretary...