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Entrepreneurs learn strategies for success at free “Starting Your Business” class

Wednesday, January 27

(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / January 26, 2021) – Future business owners will learn the essentials needed to take their venture from conception to reality at “Starting Your Business” on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brad Rickelman, Assistant Director of Meridian Technology’s Center for Business Development, will cover...

Ponca City Board of Commissioners held regular session on Monday

Tuesday, January 26

Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 25. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. CONSENTUnder the consent agenda, the City Commission voted to approve the minutes of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners regular session held...

Ponca City School Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Ward Seat #4

Tuesday, January 26

The Ponca City Public Schools’ Board of Education is seeking applicants for a recent vacancy on Board Ward Seat #4. Oklahoma law states that when a vacancy occurs, the board has 60 days to appoint someone to fill the position or call for a special election to fill the...

OSDH reports 1,571 COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths and 3,683 recoveries on Tuesday

Tuesday, January 26

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,571 COVID-19 for Tuesday, putting Oklahoma at 376,424 COVID-19 cases overall. There are 30,404 CCOVID-19 active cases in Oklahoma.OSDH has documented 30 virus-related deaths for Tuesday, putting Oklahoma’s death toll to 3,323. None of which were in local counties.Kay County has...

Local Scholarship Packets Available For Po-Hi Seniors January 25

Monday, January 25

Attention Po-Hi Seniors 2021. Local Scholarship packets will be available Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. All interested seniors may stop by the Counselors Office to pick up a scholarship packet. The packet will include a checklist and description of each scholarship available. Seniors who attend Wildcat Academy, SHARE,...

Over 1,700 COVID-19 cases reported for Monday, One new death for Kay County

Monday, January 25

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,763 COVID-19 for Monday, putting Oklahoma at 374,853 COVID-19 cases overall. There are 32,546 CCOVID-19 active cases in Oklahoma.OSDH has documented 14 virus-related deaths for Monday, putting Oklahoma’s death toll to 3,293. One death was reported for a Tonkawa male in...

Mavs pick up big road win at Cowley, Lady Mavs lose

Monday, January 25

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas – The #13 Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks picked up a huge road win Saturday night at #24 Cowley County 101-91. The Lady Mavs lost to Cowley 86-44 in the first game. Mavs 101, Cowley 91 Sophomore Avante Lederer scored...

PCPS Reporting 11 Contact Tracing Investigations For Week Of January 18

Monday, January 25

This COVID-19 update will provide data regarding contract tracing investigations and number of individuals affected by COVID-19 from the week of January 18 through January 22. The weekend data from January 16 and 17 is reflected on Monday, January 18. The chart attached and information provided by PCPS explain's...

Po-Hi returning to school Monday

Sunday, January 24

Ponca City Senior High School will welcome students back to school on Monday, January 25, 2021. A few reminders for students are listed below.Students in isolation or quarantine will continue with Distance Learning. All students are expected to wear face-coverings over the mouth and nose...

Over 7,000 COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend for Oklahoma

Sunday, January 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 7,098 COVID-19 over the weekend, putting Oklahoma at 373,090 COVID-19 cases overall. As of Sunday, 32,583 CCOVID-19 cases are active in Oklahoma.OSDH has documented 92 virus-related deaths for Saturday and Sunday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 3,279. Information about the recent...

One new virus-related death for Kay County, 2,946 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Friday, January 22

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,946 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday. Oklahoma's seen 365,992 COVID-19 cases overall as 32,327 cases are active.OSDH reports 47 new virus-related deaths. This includes a Kay County woman from Blackwell in the 65 or older age group, making it the...

SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma; Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in 16 Additional Counties

Friday, January 22

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Alfalfa, Blaine, Comanche, Custer, Ellis, Garfield, Grant, Jackson, Kay, Lincoln, Major, McClain, Pawnee, Stephens, Tillman and Washita counties following the amendment to the Dec. 21, 2020, major disaster declaration for Public Assistance as...