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Kay County OSU Extension offering Master Gardeners classes until November

Tuesday, August 25

The Kay County Master Gardeners are looking for new members to join their ranks. A total of 10 extension classes will take place on Wednesdays from Aug. 26-Nov. 18.Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pioneer Technology Center in room D-101. The cost is... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe awarded over $380K for new COVID-19 Response Center

Tuesday, August 25

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded over $380K to the Otoe-Missouria Tribe for a new COVID-19 Response Center at the Tribal Complex. Once completed, the tribe will be able to screen and test members, employees and community members for COVID-19.The grant was a part of... Read More.

Walnut Valley Festival Announces Winners for 2020 NewSong Showcase

Tuesday, August 25

Winfield, Kansas--Organizers of the 2020 virtual Walnut Valley Festival, or WVF 48.5, have announced the winners of the 2020 NewSong Showcase.The NewSong Showcase gives aspiring songwriters a chance to submit their work for review by a professional songwriter/artist, and features ten categories, including songs about Winfield, Children, Religion/Spirit, Feelin’... Read More.

PTC announces Jacki Terrell as the August Student of the Month

Monday, August 24

Jacki Terrell is the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) August Student of the Month. An adult student from Tonkawa, Terrell represents the Practical Nursing (PN) Program. “It’s a privilege to have Jacki in the PN program. She strives for excellence in her theory and clinical work. Her positive attitude and... Read More.

Kay and Osage counties see slight increase in COVID-19 cases

Monday, August 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 357 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, Aug. 24. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 53,522 COVID-19 cases, and 8,132 cases are active.Kay County saw one new COVID-19 case to put the overall total to 288 cases, 11 deaths and... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent releases letter after Kay County is placed in Yellow Risk Zone for COVID-19

Sunday, August 23

Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott has released an important letter after Kay County has recently been placed in the yellow risk zone for COVID-19. The letter goes as follows. PCPS Parents and Staff:Kay County has been designated in the YELLOW Risk Level, or Low Risk Level, as determined... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools support staff employee tests positive for COVID-19

Sunday, August 23

Newkirk Public Schools released an update onto their Facebook page Saturday that a support staff employee has tested positive for COVID-19.NPS worked with the Kay County Health Department and an investigation has taken place. No students or staff members (aside from primary family members) have been exposed. Masks and... Read More.

Weekend report: Kay and surrounding counties see increase in COVID-19 cases

Sunday, August 23

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,419 positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 53,165 COVID-19 cases with 8,030 cases active.Kay County saw an increase with six new COVID-19 cases to put the overall total to 287 cases, 11 deaths and... Read More.

PCPS Maintenance & Custodial Staff Distributing Bottles of Disinfectant for All Teachers

Saturday, August 22

Ponca City Public School Maintenance and Custodial Staff have been busy filling and distributing bottles of disinfectant for every teacher. These bottles are filled with disinfectant, given to teachers and staff at all sites, then refilled as needed by the site custodian. The disinfectant is safe to be around... Read More.

Six new COVID-19 cases for Kay County on Friday

Friday, August 21

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,077 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Aug. 21. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 51,746 COVIID-19 with 7,614 cases active.Six more COVID-19 cases were reported for Kay County where the current stats are 281, 11 deaths and 238 recoveries.... Read More.

Phillips 66 Donates Gift Baskets to Garfield Staff

Friday, August 21

Phillips 66, Garfields Partner In Education (PIE partner), donated gift baskets to all Garfield staff members to help start the school year off right! Garfield Principal Katy Thomason said, “We are so thankful at Garfield for wonderful PIE partners that go above and beyond for our staff.” Pictured L-R: Erin... Read More.

AllianceHealth Ponca City Donates 1,700 Masks to PCPS

Friday, August 21

AllianceHealth Ponca City donated 1,700 adult sized masks to Ponca City Public Schools for students in grades 8-12. The masks are Wildcat navy and red with the AllianceHealth logo. “We are so thankful to AllianceHealth for providing much needed masks to help keep our students, staff, and community as healthy as possible... Read More.