PCPS reports 3 in-school contact traces for last week

Last week, Ponca City Public Schools had 3 in-school contact traces. This includes 2 at East Middle School and 1 at West Middle School. East Middle School has seen an increase in cases the last 2 weeks, but the majority of those affected by COVID-19 are returning to school...

Blackwell voters deciding on $23,550,000 school bond today

Blackwell voters that did not vote early last week will head to the polls today which are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Voters are deciding whether or not Blackwell Public Schools should issue a $23,550,000 bond. It will be in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School...
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Lake Ponca Campground closing for new bathroom and shower facility construction

The City of Ponca City Parks and Recreation department will begin the demolition and new construction of the Lake Ponca Campground Bathrooms and Shower Facility on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  The demolition of the current bathroom/shower facility will begin a three-month construction process to prepare the site for a...

Road work begins today at Main and Buccaneer in Tonkawa

The City of Tonkawa announced Wednesday that Contractors are scheduled to begin road repairs at the intersection of North Main and Buccaneer Drive today. Drivers are asked to please use extra caution when traveling in this area of Tonkawa. The date of when road repairs will be finished is...

Blackwell voters heading to the polls Tuesday for $23,550,000 million bond

Blackwell voters that did not vote early last week will head to the polls on Tuesday. Voters are deciding whether or not Blackwell Public Schools should issue a $23,550,000 bond. It will be in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property taxes that is...
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Epidemiology report shows increase of vaccinated people in Kay County

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, November 3. Data shows that throughout the week of October 24-29, 4,301 new COVID-19 cases, 5,599 recoveries and 169 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,654 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC...

Thanksgiving Food Drive starts November 8 in Blackwell

The City of Blackwell will be accepting non-perishable food donations until SUNDAY, November 21. Donations may be deposited at the Blackwell City Hall or Blackwell Police Department.The food drive will run November 8-21The following items are being accepted: -CANNED SOUPS/STEWS -NUT BUTTERS (Peanut, Walnut, etc) -BAGS OR CANS OF DRIED BEANS, PEAS -BARLEY...
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Early voting starts today for Blackwell School Bond

Early voting for the Blackwell School Bond Election begins today. Voters are deciding whether or not Blackwell Public Schools should issue a $23,550,000 bond. Early voting is available today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the County Election Board located at the Kay County Courthouse in...

Road Repairs starting at Main and Buccaneer Drive in Tonkawa

The City of Tonkawa announced Wednesday that Contractors are scheduled to begin road repairs at the intersection of North Main and Buccaneer Drive on Monday, November 8th. Drivers are asked to please use extra caution when traveling in this area of Tonkawa. The date of when road repairs will...