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Louisiana man injured in accident near Billings

Saturday, June 20 by Lyman James

BILLINGS, Okla. - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a personal injury collision at 4:50 a.m. Saturday morning on Interstate 35 about 1/10 of a mile south of mile marker 200, located approximately 5 miles east and 3 miles south of Billings in Noble County.Kaleb Gray Williams, 31, of Anacoco, LA., was driving a...

OSDH reports 352 new cases statewide on Friday, five new cases for Kay County

Friday, June 19 by Lyman James

The report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Friday, June 19, shows that there are 352 new positive COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, putting the overall total to 9,706 cases since testing started. There are 2,494 active cases in the state.Locally, Kay and Pawnee counties both have five new COVID-19 cases, Payne County...

Kay County Sheriff’s Office warns about recent scam

Friday, June 19 by Lyman James

Kay County Sheriff's Office wants to alert the public about a scam.On Thursday, June 18, A citizen received a call today from (425) 279-7540 advising he is with Computer Support Services and that their Norton Antivirus subscription is expiring soon and the cost to auto renew will be $299.00. THIS IS A SCAM. Please...

Thursday sees record-high for Oklahoma with 450 new positive COVID-19 cases

Thursday, June 18 by Lyman James

While the data for Thursday was not posted until late afternoon due to a technical glitch, The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 450 new positive COVID-19 cases as of today, June 18.This is the most cases reported in a single day for the state, and this brings the overall amount of cases...

Po-Hi Top Ten Honored with Traditional Tea

Thursday, June 18 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior High School honored the Top Ten Graduates with a tea in their honor on Sunday, June 14, 2020. The Top Ten Tea is a long standing tradition honoring the ten students with the highest cumulative grade point averages and is typically hosted at the high school. This year it was...

CITY OF PONCA CITY TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

Thursday, June 18 by Lyman James

Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Friday, July 3 and WILL RESUME on Monday, July 6. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.The Landfill will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Saturday, July 4. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.The Ponca City Library will be CLOSED on...

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor employee tests COVID-19 positive

Wednesday, June 17 by Lyman James

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – An Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor essential non-direct resident care employee tested positive this week for COVID-19. The employee is in isolation and quarantined at home.“Our top priority is the safety of our residents and staff members,” said Jeanne Gerstenkorn, PMMA’s infection preventionist and vice president for...

259 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday

Wednesday, June 17 by Lyman James

COVID-19 REPORT: The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 259 new positive COVID-19 cases as of today, June 17. This brings the overall amount of cases to 8,904 with 2,006 cases active.Locally, Kay County has one new case, Osage and Noble counties both have two new cases and Payne County is up to...

Free COVID-19 Antibody Test with Blood Donation June 26th through June 28th

Wednesday, June 17 by Lyman James

June 16, 2020 ─ Blood donors embody the best of who Oklahomans are, giving selflessly so the state can rise and recover together. COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on the blood supply, and Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors.Oklahoma Blood Institute is offering FREE...

Local COVID-19 testing sites for Ponca City and surrounding areas

Wednesday, June 17 by Lyman James

With more COVID-19 cases being reported, a reminder that the Kay County Health Department in Ponca City is offering curbside COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday by appointment only. The testing is free, and no doctor referral is required. You must stay in your vehicle at all times during an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (580)762-1641(

How responding to the 2020 U.S. Census can help

Wednesday, June 17 by Lyman James

There's still plenty of time to fill out the 2020 U.S. Census.Responding to the census is not only your civic duty; it also affects the amount of funding your community receives, how your community plans for the future, and your representation in government.Data from the census is used for the following:Ensure public services...

Pioneer Tech Breaks Ground on Westward Expansion

Wednesday, June 17 by Lyman James

Caption: Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) held a virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony this week on social media. The Westward Expansion project begins this month and completion is estimated for August of 2021. Pictured left to right Traci Thorpe, Superintendent/CEO of PTC; Paul Kyler, Co-Owner of Kyler Construction; Larry Hand, Construction Manager; Richard Winterrowd of Winterrowd Talley Architects, Inc;...