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OSU student tests positive for COVID-19

Monday, March 30

Officials with Oklahoma State University in Stillwater confirmed Sunday evening that a student on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the university, people who may have been in close contact with the person previously were contacted and provided information on next steps for screening and self-quarantine, if...

Kansas man involved in Grant County accident, alcohol believed to be the cause

Sunday, March 29

A Caldwell, Ks. man was involved in a personal injury collision at 4:35 p.m. Saturday afternoon on U.S. 60 and County Road 1050, eastbound, approximately one-half mile south of Lamont in Grant County.Charles C. Sparks, 57, was driving a 1994 GMC Sierra eastbound on U.S. 60 when he departed...

20 COVID-19 cases now in Kay County, 429 statewide as of Sunday

Sunday, March 29

As of Sunday morning, there are now 429 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 1,205 cases have also showed as negative, and 140 Oklahomans have been hospitalized.There are two new reported cases of COVID-19 in Kay...

COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma now at 377, Kay County at 18

Saturday, March 28

As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the state of Oklahoma now has a total of 377 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Kay County made a small jump from 17 to 18 cases on Saturday. As for area counties, Noble and Logan each remain with 3 cases, Osage County reports a...

CENSUS DAY IS APRIL 1

Friday, March 27

By now, most households in Ponca City should have received at least one invitation to respond to the 2020 Census. Responding to the census is important, because it helps determine funding for key public services in our community such as schools, hospitals and healthcare, roads, and bridges,...

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Department Receiving Thank You Gifts from Students

Friday, March 27

From Ponca City Public Schools: Thank you to our amazing Child Nutrition Team for serving 901 meals today! According to PCPS Child Nutrition Assistant Director Liz Glaser, “We have received hand-drawn thank you notes, and one student asked if they could have some macaroni and cheese. The families we...

322 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, 17 now in Kay County

Friday, March 27

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their latest update on COVID-19 cases as of Friday, March 27.There are now 322 COVID-19 cases statewide, a jump from 248 on Thursday. Oklahoma County has the most cases with 92 documented.Kay county made the jump from 11 on Thursday to 17...

Playground equipment now closed at all Blackwell parks

Friday, March 27

The City of Blackwell made the announcement Friday morning that ALL Blackwell parks' playground equipment are CLOSED from play and off-limits as of today, March 27, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The walking trails at the Blackwell parks will remain open, and the City encourages walking and exercise, with...

Ponca City releases COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27

Friday, March 27

Due to Governor Stitt’s Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Marland Mansion & Estate, Marland’s Grand Home, Library, Utility Billing Office, Senior Center, and RecPlex will remain closed...

Oklahoma Blood Institute Urges Healthy Adults to Give Blood April 3rd through April 10th

Friday, March 27

March 23, 2020 ─ Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t wait. Blood donation is safe and critical to preventing a blood shortage. Local patients need life-saving blood now...

Details for local schools providing Grab-n-Go meals

Friday, March 27

PONCA CITYBeginning Monday, March 23, the PCPS Child Nutrition Program will be providing pre-packaged grab and go meals at no cost for children ages 1-18. The meals will be available from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Locations include Po-Hi (5th St. Parking lot), West Middle School, Garfield & Union....

USDA Waives Requirements for Grab-n-Go Meals

Friday, March 27

The United States Department of Agriculture has waived the requirement that each child must be in the vehicle or walk-up to receive a grab-and-go meal. This waiver goes into effect IMMEDIATELY, so meals may be collected without the child in the car beginning Friday, March 27. If you have someone in...