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NOC goes to on-line courses the remainder of the semester

Friday, March 20 by Lyman James

As Northern Oklahoma College continues to work together during this challenging time to make informed decisions to protect the entire NOC campus community and do its part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To echo what others have said; nothing is more important than the health and well-being of the NOC family. ...

City of Ponca City COVID-19 Response Update For Thursday, March 19

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Due to the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Ponca City Library will be closed through Tuesday, March 31. The RecPlex is offering virtual fitness programs and the Ponca City Library is offering a virtual Story Time reading...

Cowley County District Court Clerk’s Offices Closing Friday

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Effective Friday March 20, 2020 in accordance with Kansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020- PR-016 the courts of the 19th Judicial District will be closed with the exception of any court proceedings that are deemed to be an emergency pursuant to the Supreme Court Order. These include limited hearings in criminal matters such as conducting first appearances...

Ponca City Chamber Announces New Retail Promotion

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

In an effort to be proactive during this difficult time for retail business the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce announces a new retail promotion.From now until April 15th Shop Ponca City and then bring your receipts in to the Chamber Office located at 5th and Grand with your name and phone number on the...

NOC Gala XXV Postponed

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Out of respect for the health and safety of our community, and following CDC guidelines of halting gatherings of 10 or more, Northern Oklahoma College has made the decision to postpone this year's Annual Gala previously scheduled on April 26, 2020, and is considering options for rescheduling. NOC President Cheryl...

Save the Humans! Give Blood

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

March 4, 2020 ─ Save the humans! Extra terrestrials are landing at a local blood drive. Oklahoma Blood Institute will hold a blood drive with AllianceHealth Ponca City on Thursday, March 26th, from 10am to 4pm at AllianceHealth Ponca City, 1900 N. 14th. Blood donors will receive a free, limited...

Tonkawa Casinos Temporarily Closing

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

The following is a press release from Tonkawa Hotel & Casino Tonkawa, OK - The safety and security of our guests and team members is our top priority for all three of our casinos - Tonkawa Hotel & Casino, Native Lights Casino and Tonkawa Gasino.While we take great pride in our high standards of cleanliness...

April 7 election moved to new date

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Election Board will move the April 7 election to June 30. This includes the Blackwell Municipal, Newkirk Municipal, Blackwell Schools and Kildare School.

Ponca City Mayor Not Looking To Close Bars, Restaraunts And Facilities At This Time

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

The City of Stillwater made the announcement on Tuesday that all bars, restaurants and fitness facilities would be closed until further notice.According to the Ponca City News, Ponca City Mayor Homer Nicholson said he would not do the same in Ponca City. “We are not going to do that at this time,” he said....

Local Businesses Providing First Hour For Senior Citizens

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Businesses around the country are allowing the first hour of a morning to older customers only. This includes the listed businesses below. NEWKIRK:Apple Market will provide their first hour Friday and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-9 a.m.Dollar General offering first hour every day BLACKWELL:United Supermarket and Dollar General offering first hour daily. TONKAWA:Venture Foods and Dollar General offering...

Walnut Valley Festival Preparations Continue

Wednesday, March 18 by Lyman James

Winfield, Kansas ˗ Organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival are proceeding with plans to host the 49th annual gathering of acoustic music lovers from around the world in September. Staff at Walnut Valley Association (WVA), which manages the festival known to many simply as Winfield, are closely following the situation with regard to COVID-19, and...

Former Ponca City Nursing And Rehabilitation Residents Tests Positive For COVID-19

Wednesday, March 18 by Lyman James

A former Ponca City Nursing and Rehabilitation resident tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on Tuesday, March 17.Over the weekend, the said resident was discharged from the nursing home and sent to a local hospital after experiencing symptoms. The resident is not expected to return to the nursing facility and is expected to be released...