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OSDH reporting 225 new COVID-19 cases, Number of active cases drops by 8,301

Wednesday, May 5

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 225 new COVID-19 cases statewide for Wednesday, putting Oklahoma’s overall total of cases to 449,266. The 7-day rolling average for new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, according to OSDH, is 232. This is three less than Tuesday.According to the latest data, there... Read More.

RCB Bank Announces New Board Member Lee Evans

Wednesday, May 5

CLAREMORE, Okla. – RCB Bank is pleased to announce that Lee Evans of Evans & Associates will be joining the Bank as a board member.“Lee has been an important part of our bank as a member of our market board for the last eight years,” said RCB Bank President... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces Events Celebrating Seniors in the Class of 2021

Wednesday, May 5

With graduation rapidly approaching, Ponca City High School announces events celebrating seniors in the Class of 2021. Baccalaureate will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 218 South 6th Street. Each senior will be provided two vouchers for guests. Seniors should arrive by... Read More.

Pickens Museum and NOC Announce Mural by Osage Artist Yatika Starr Fields

Wednesday, May 5

North Central Oklahoma is becoming a center for murals. First "The Three Faces of the Pioneer Woman" by Daniel Pickens was installed at City Central in Ponca City in 2019. And all Ponca City is looking forward to the mural "Oklahoma Sunrise" that will be painted on the east side... Read More.

NOC terminates employment of theatre faculty member

Tuesday, May 4

Northern Oklahoma College officials announced today that Mr. Anthony Luetkenhaus is no longer employed at Northern Oklahoma College. After further investigation and proven violations of NOC policies, he was terminated from his employment at NOC on Monday, May 3, within three business days of the onset of this... Read More.

OSDH reports 169 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Tuesday, May 4

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 169 new COVID-19 cases statewide for Tuesday, putting Oklahoma's overall total of cases to 449,014. The 7-day rolling average for new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, according to OSDH, is 235.Three additional deaths were documented Tuesday as the state's death toll is... Read More.

PCPS Announces Continuation of Free Meals through June 2022

Tuesday, May 4

On April 26, 2021, the USDA announced the continuation of making free meals to all students through June of 2022. The continuation is funded through the Summer Seamless program offered to all schools through the USDA and Oklahoma State Department of Education.The Ponca City Public School participates in the... Read More.

PCPS Bus driver secures free kids meal vouchers for bus riders

Tuesday, May 4

Texas Roadhouse in Stillwater recently donated free kids meal vouchers to Ponca City, McCord and Kildare school bus riders ages 12 and under. This was possible through the efforts of Ponca City Public Schools bus driver, Teresa Black. Black contacted Texas Roadhouse to inquire about the possibility of donating... Read More.

Mavs drop non-conference game to Rose State

Tuesday, May 4

MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks dropped a non-conference game at Rose State Monday 13-6. Jackson Robinson had two hits and two runs batted in for the Mavs while Levi Haueter, Sam Shank, Carter Hines, and Hayden Priest added two hits each. Josh Major was... Read More.

Dr. Evans addresses NOC graduates

Tuesday, May 4

Retiring Northern Oklahoma College President Dr. Cheryl Evans addressed graduates at both Tonkawa and Enid campuses last Saturday in commencement exercises. In speaking to students, Evans told students that, “This is the best day of the entire school year, you reached your education goal during one of the most challenging... Read More.

PCPS shares COVID-19 update for week of April 27

Tuesday, May 4

The week of April 26, PCPS had one contact tracing investigation at Lincoln Elementary, which affected 28 individuals. Another COVID Contact Tracing Investigation occurred over the weekend at West Middle School. Parents were notified and isolations and quarantines will begin on Monday, May 3, 2021. The West data will... Read More.

NOC Mavs coach Ryan Bay registered his 600th win Sunday

Monday, May 3

Northern Oklahoma College Baseball Coach Ryan Bay earned his 600th win Sunday in a 10-2 win over NOC Enid. Bay has 246 wins in his seven seasons at NOC Tonkawa. The Mavs lost 15-8 in Game 1. NOC (28-22) are now 8-16 in conference while NOC Enid (27-21) is... Read More.