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Picture Day Coming to Ponca City Senior High School

Thursday, March 25

Message from Po-Hi Yearbook Sponsor Paige Marsh: Believe it or not, Lifetouch will be here on Thursday, April 1, for Picture Day! For those of you who are new, Lifetouch takes the FREE pictures of our student body which are then used in the yearbook. Students/parents can purchase portrait packages (optional)... Read More.

PCPS congratulates March Employee Recognition Award Winners

Thursday, March 25

The Ponca City Public School District would like to congratulate their March, 2021 Employee Recognition Award Winners. Certified Employee of the Month is Jason Collins, Physical Education Teacher at Trout Elementary. The Support Employee of the Month is Kelly Firnekas, Custodian at Washington Prekindergarten Center. The March Friend of... Read More.

OSDH reporting 501 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Wednesday, March 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released a COVID-19 update for Wednesday, March 24. Since Tuesday, OSDH has documented 501 COVID-19 cases since Tuesday as Oklahoma has seen 436,135 COVID-19 cases overall.Latest information shows that there are 10,906 active COVID-19 cases in the state. The provisional death count (CDC/NCHS)... Read More.

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY on Friday April 2, 2021

Wednesday, March 24

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY on Friday April 2, 2021: • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday April 2, and WILL RESUME Monday, April 5. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0411 • Ponca City Landfill will CLOSE Friday, April 2, OPEN Saturday, April... Read More.

All Oklahomans eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting March 29

Wednesday, March 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Tuesday that all Oklahomans will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 29.OSDH encourages everyone to make an appointment for their vaccine as soon as possible through any of the available methods.You can register through the portal at http://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/OSDH... Read More.

Flood Advisory continues for Salt Fork Arkansas River near Tonkawa

Wednesday, March 24

A Flood Advisory continues for the Salt Fork Arkansas River near Tonkawa until Wednesday afternoon.At 8:30 p.m. CST Tuesday evening, the river stage was at 14.1 feet. Action stage is 14 feet and flood stage is 17 feet.The Salt Fork Arkansas River is expected to fall back down to... Read More.

Pavement reconstruction for Oklahoma Avenue between Waverly and Lincoln streets starts March 29

Tuesday, March 23

Hembree and Hodgson Construction, LLC has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct the pavement on Oklahoma Avenue from Waverly Street to Lincoln Street.The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 29, 2021. The total construction time for the project is estimated to be... Read More.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION HELD MARCH 22

Tuesday, March 23

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 22, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent Agenda Under the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held March 8, 2021 and... Read More.

Ponca City ambulance involved in Tulsa County accident

Tuesday, March 23

A Ponca City Ambulance was involved in an in jury collision that occurred at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday on US-412 eastbound 3/10 west of 49th W. Ave, 3/10 mile west of Tulsa in Tulsa County.John Anders, 32, of Ponca City was driving a 2020 Freightliner Ambulance eastbound on US-412. Due... Read More.

Blackwell City Council Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates Forum Tonight

Tuesday, March 23

The City of Blackwell will have a Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates forum coming up this Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce’s Conference Room.Up for the Blackwell Mayor Seat are Julie Green and T.J. Greenfield, and running for Ward #4 are Steve Marquardt... Read More.

Blackwell Chamber sponsoring Annual ODOT Trash Off Day

Tuesday, March 23

Blackwell Chamber of Commerce announced on social media that they will be sponsoring the Annual ODOT Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 17th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.Volunteers will meet at the Blackwell Fairgrounds for supplies and assignments. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event for the... Read More.

Mass vaccination event set for Wednesday in White Eagle

Tuesday, March 23

The White Eagle Health Center announced that there will be a free mass vaccination event on Wednesday, March 24, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. at 101 White Eagle Drive.T-shirts will be given to the first 500 participants. All persons in the area are eligible for this event. WEHC will be... Read More.