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Nearly 40 new COVID-19 cases for Payne County, Four new cases for Kay, Noble and Garfield counties

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 228 new positive COVID-19 cases across Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 16. This is the most cases reported for Oklahoma in a single day since the pandemic started. Overall, Oklahoma has now seen 8,645 COVID-19 cases with 1,880 of those cases being active at this time.For local...

NOC announces spring honor rolls

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

The following information is provided from Scott Cloud, Public Information Officer at NOC-Tonkawa. Kay County area students are included among 725 Northern Oklahoma College students earning academic recognition for the spring semester. The President’s honor roll lists students who have completed a minimum of 12 core course hours during the semester with...

2020 Cowley County Fair Canceled

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Fair Association made the announcement on their Facebook page Monday evening that after careful review with the Cowley County Health Department and the City of Winfield, a decision was made the cancel the 2020 Cowley County Fair due to the threat of COVID-19.The Cowley County Fair Association said that while they...

Ponca City Public Schools 2020-2021 Learning Options

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

The health, safety, and education of our students is the top priority for Ponca City Public Schools. Due to the current issues with COVID-19, we are requesting the input from our parents and students regarding the three different learning options.Option 1: On-site Learning: Traditional learning as typically offered – PreKindergarten through 12th GradeOption 2: Blended Learning: Online instruction...

Po-Hi Color Guard 2020 Skills Camp and Auditions

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

Are you interested in being a part of the Po-Hi Color Guard? Come find out more and prepare for auditions together at the district’s optional summer skills camps. Camp and auditions are open to any instrumental music students, as well as any returning Veteran Color Guard Members from 2019. Please contact Sarah Orr at

Study Shows Oklahoma Food Insecurity Rates Remain Higher Than National Averages

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – June 15, 2020 - Food insecurity rates in central and western Oklahoma are higher than the national averages, according to Map the Meal Gap 2020. The study, released by Feeding America on June 3, is the only study that provides local-level estimates of food insecurity across the United States. “The...

Ponca City Chamber’s Spotlight Business of the week – The Ponca City Art Center

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Business Council Chamber Spotlight Business this week is The Ponca City Art Center located in the City Central Building, 400 East Central, on the 5th Floor. Terron Liles is the Executive Director.The Ponca City Art Center is dedicated to enriching the cultural life in our community by promoting, teaching, and...

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $800,000 in Garfield County

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to the Garfield County Industrial Authority, Enid, Oklahoma, to support business expansion plans by improving the Garfield County Industrial Park. The EDA grant, to be located in a

Clarification On Payne County Businesses impacted by COVID19

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

While Kay County did not see any new COVID-19 cases over this past weekend, Payne County and the Stillwater area took a big hit as 28 new cases were reported over the weekend. Payne County has now seen an overall total of 100 positive COVID-19 cases. Many businesses and locations in Stillwater have a...

Less than a week for Kay County voters to apply for absentee ballots for June 30 election

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

Less than a week remains for registered voters in Kay County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the 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,...

NOC Tonkawa athletes earn 3.29 GPA for academic year

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

Athletes at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa earned a 3.29 Grade Point Average for the 2019-20 academic year. Athletic Director Jeremy Hise recently announced the academic achievement for NOC Tonkawa athletes. Overall, six athletic programs earned at least a 3.00 GPA. “A 3.29 is an impressive GPA,”...

Payne, Osage and Logan counties with new positive COVID-19 cases Monday, 186 new cases statewide

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 186 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, June 15, to put Oklahoma's total of cases to 8,417 since testing started. There are 1,789 active cases at the given time, which is 136 more than Sunday.Locally, four more COVID-19 cases were reported for Payne County, and two...