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Blackwell Mayor Candidate Forum Looks To Not Have Public Session

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce is saying at this time, the Mayor Candidate Forum on Tuesday, March 24 at Kay Electric Cooperative will NOT include a public session. However, PoncaPost was informed Monday afternoon that the Blackwell Chamber is looking to possibly have a Facebook livestream for the event instead. The Q&A will start...

The NJCAA cancels athletics for the 2019-20 academic year

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

The NJCAA has canceled athletics for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The NJCAA decision affects baseball and softball at NOC Enid and NOC Tonkawa and also the NOC Tonkawa Mavericks who were set to participate in the NJCAA Men’s National Basketball Tournament. According to a statement...

William Newton Hospital Implements Visitor Restrictions

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

William Newton Hospital has implemented additional precautions in response to the potential outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The hospital elevated its internal alert status on Friday, March 13 due to the growing number of case findings in Kansas and Oklahoma. “While we are taking extra precautions, it’s still business as usual,” said...

Newkirk Mayor Releases Statement

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

From Newkirk City Mayor Brian Hobbs, After many phone calls last night and meetings over the last few weeks with the health department, the chairman of public health in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, as well as other legislators. Hobbs said he would rather err on the side of cation in regards to (corona virus)...

Cowley College and Southwestern delay info

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

Cowley College in Arkansas City, Ks., who is currently on Spring Break, is delaying face-to-face classes until March 23 and will transition to an online format until at least April 3. Existing online classes will resume as scheduled on Monday. Students will be allowed to return to dorms Sunday, March 22. Southwestern College...

Ark City Public Schools Cancels Classes For The Week

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

The following is from the Arkansas City Public Schools District. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this quickly-changing situation together. We continue to receive guidance from local/state health department officials regarding COVID-19 and today, the USD 470 leadership team met to discuss ways in which the district can help protect our...

Ponca City Mayor Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation Following COVID-19 Case Reported In Kay County

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

From the City of Ponca City,Ponca City Mayor, Homer Nicholson, signed a Disaster Emergency Proclamation on Sunday, March 15 as a resident of Kay County has been diagnosed and potentially spread COVID-19 within Ponca City, with potential to spread illness to the general public.As immediate attention is required to protect public health, ensure public...

NJCAA suspends athletics through April 3

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

The NJCAA has suspended athletics through April 3 for member institutions. NOC Maverick baseball and softball teams are affected. The following is a statement from the NJCAA released Friday afternoon. “As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation as it impacts our member colleges, the NJCAA...

PCPS Latest Update Regarding COVID-19

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

The following statement is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community, Based on the latest guidance from health experts and the Oklahoma State Department of Education, all Ponca City Public School activities, practices, and events have been suspended effective immediately, Sunday, March 15, through the end of Spring Break, March...

PCPS Announces Latest Information Regarding COVID-19

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is taking the threat of COVID-19 very seriously. They are taking the lead from state and national health experts to take precautions to focus on their top priority, the safety of all students and staff. It is important to note there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in...

Great Day Of Service March 29

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City and volunteers from local churches are hosting a Great Day of Service during the annual Spring Cleanup scheduled from March 28 through April 4, 2020. This event has proven to be very successful since it was first created back in 2016.In an effort...