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OSDH reports 72 positive COVID-19 cases Monday, Oklahoma’s overall total now at 4,044

Monday, May 4

The Oklahoma State Department of health released daily information on Monday saying that 72 more Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Oklahoma's overall total of COVID-19 cases to 4,044.However, while the number of cases went up once again on Monday, no deaths from COVID-19 have been reported for...

Grant Co. Sheriff’s Office warns of fraud

Monday, May 4

The Grant County Sheriff's Office wants to remind people that if you or anyone you know has received a letter from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission stating that a claim has been filed for unemployment benefits on your behalf and you have not filed that claim yourself, it is...

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 3,972

Monday, May 4

Over the weekend, 224 positive cases of COVID-19 were documented for Oklahoma, bringing the state's total to 3,972. On Saturday, 8 more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19 to bring the death toll to 238. No new deaths were reported Sunday. As for local county results, Garfield County has three...

Road work begins today north of Newkirk

Monday, May 4

Road construction is set to begin today for a widening and resurfacing project along U.S. 77 between Newkirk and E. Home Road south of the casinos.Motorists will notice workers in the right-of-way of US-77 between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. for initial work zone set up including...

PCPS May 3 COVID-19& Continuous Learning Update

Sunday, May 3

Washington PreK and all elementary school Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the week of May 4 are Monday, May 4 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 5:00 PM...

Oklahoma now at 3,851 positive COVID-19 cases, death toll up to 238

Saturday, May 2

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state of Oklahoma continues to climb as 103 cases were documented Saturday, bringing the state's overall total of cases to 3,851 since testing started.As for new COVID-19 cases across north central Oklahoma, Osage, Logan and Garfield counties each have one new...

NOC scholarship deadline Aug. 25

Friday, May 1

Northern Oklahoma College is continuing to accept scholarship applications for Fall 2020. The deadline for scholarship application is Aug. 25 for institutional and private NOC Foundation scholarships. To apply, simply enroll at NOC, apply for financial aid and then fill out the scholarship form at

PCPS Celebrates National School Lunch Heroes Day!

Friday, May 1

This is National School Lunch Heroes Day, and the Ponca City Public School District has been celebrating their Child Nutrition Lunch Heroes all morning. School administrators hand-delivered special gift bags full of goodies to all PCPS Lunch Heroes serving on the front lines.Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “Our Lunch Heroes...

PCPS celebrates National School Principal’s Day

Friday, May 1

May 1 is School Principal’s Day! During this time, it is more important than ever to say thank you to school principals. Strong leadership is always needed, and during these unprecedented times, Ponca City Public School Principals have been remarkable!PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “We are thankful for their...

130 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma added Friday; Statewide total now at 3,748

Friday, May 1

The latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that 130 more Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Oklahoma's total up to 3,748.Locally, Osage and Garfield counties each have two new COVID-19 cases to report and one new case for Logan County. No changes for Kay,...

Groundbreaking to begin this month for Tonkawa Grade School add-on

Friday, May 1

Tonkawa Public Schools looks to begin the groundbreaking for the additional Grade School this month.The new addition will include two new classrooms and bathrooms as they will be added to the north end of the grade school facility. The bid was awarded by School General Contractor Bryan Hembree. The...

Ponca City man in serious condition after accident north of Newkirk

Friday, May 1

A personal injury collision occurred at 12:35 p.m. Thursday afternoon on U.S. 77 .1 miles south of Braman/Bender Road, 3 miles north of Newkirk in Kay County.A male, 27, of Ponca City with a name being with-held at this time was driving a 2015 Chevy Spark on U.S. 77....