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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION HELD MARCH 8

Tuesday, March 9

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 8, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Ceremonies and Proclamations Under the Ceremonies and Proclamations section of the agenda, Mayor...

OSDH reporting 270 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Tuesday, March 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 270 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 429,432 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started. There are 11,637 active COVID-19 cases which is 401 less than Monday.OSDH is reporting that after going through backlogs, the correct death toll for the...

Noah Montgomery wins monthly Kids Who Make A Difference Award

Tuesday, March 9

CONGRATULATIONS NOAH MONTGOMERY!Every week…we like to celebrate kids who make a difference: Local kids who make good choices and positive contributions to their families, schools and communities! And this week, we celebrate Noah Montgomery, a student at East Middle School and the son of Mike &...

Appointments available today for individuals in Phase 1, 2 and 3 groups

Tuesday, March 9

The Kay County Health Department announced early Tuesday morning that at this time, they have appointments available on the portal today, March 9, for individuals in the Phase 1, 2 and 3 priority groups.You can register for your COVID-19 vaccination at

Wind Advisory in effect for Tuesday

Tuesday, March 9

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Wind Advisory for Kay County and surrounding areas from Noon today until midnight tonight.Counties included are Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Beckham, Washita, Caddo, Canadian, Oklahoma, Greer...

Ponca City Public School District Announces Course Selection For 9th Grade Students

Monday, March 8

The Ponca City Public School District would like to announce information regarding course selection for 9th grade students. Incoming 9th grade students will begin the process of selecting courses for the 2021-2022 school year beginning March 8, 2021. East Middle School Students During the week of March 8th,...

Less than 170 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide on Monday

Monday, March 8

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 165 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as the state has seen 429,162 cases in the past year. There are 12,038 COVID-19 cases active across the state, which is 248 less than Sunday.No deaths were reported for Sunday as the state's death...

OSDH reporting 461 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday

Monday, March 8

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 461 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday as the state has seen 428,997 cases in the past year. There are 12,286 COVID-19 cases active across the state.No deaths were reported for Sunday as the state's death toll is at 4,534.Kay County has...

Local garage sales set in spring

Monday, March 8

As spring is approaching, local communities have announced garage sale dates. Tonkawa will have their city-wide garage sale on Saturday, April 3. Blackwell will have their later in the season on June 5. Local newspapers will provide maps of garage sales with a small fee for those wanting to...

One injured in Saturday morning accident near Fairfax

Sunday, March 7

A personal injury collision occurred at 3:05 a.m. Saturday morning on County Road 5451, 1 mile east of S. 1st Street near Fairfax in Osage County.Timothy Dilbeck, 59, of Fairfax was driving 2016 Dodge Ram pick up eastbound on County Road 5451, went left of center, struck a guardrail...

Lease approved for Grand Lake Mental Health Center in Blackwell

Friday, March 5

Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council approved a lease with Grand Lake Mental Health Center to set up a mental health site at the former Red Cross Building on 13th and Ferguson.Grand Lake is currently seeking an appropriate property in Blackwell for a full-scale mental health urgent...

PTC Partners with the Ponca Tribe to Offer Covid Vaccines for Employees

Thursday, March 4

The Ponca Tribe through the White Eagle Health Center offered Covid-19 vaccinations to Pioneer Technology Center employees this last week.Medical Assisting students helped administer the vaccine, which became a clinical learning experience. “We appreciated this opportunity of learning and partnership with the Ponca Tribe and White Eagle Health Center,”...