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Sparklight & CableOne assisting communities during the COVID 19 Pandemic

Thursday, April 16

Sparklight and the CableOne family of brands are coming to the aid of Ponca City and other communities they serve with a donation of $150,000 to local food banks, and another $150,000 to the COVID 19 Response efforts of Meals on Wheels.Understanding that, for those of us working... Read More.

One new COVID-19 case in Kay County

Thursday, April 16

As of the 11 a.m. update on Thursday, April 16, The Oklahoma State Department of Health says that one new COVID-19 was documented for Kay County, bringing the county's overall total to 46.New cases were reported in surrounding counties. Garfield County has two new cases bringing their total to... Read More.

Senator Pederson partnering with OBI to host blood drive in Blackwell and four other locations

Thursday, April 16

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that Oklahoma Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, has partnered with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to host five mobile blood drives in his senate district which includes parts of the northwest section of Oklahoma.The first blood drive is scheduled for April 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.... Read More.

Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase Under New Management

Thursday, April 16

Winfield, Kansas--Organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival have announced that Chris Jones, front man for Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, is the new curator of the festival’s long-running NewSong Showcase.Chris Jones, who has several times appeared at Winfield with the Night Drivers, is known as one of the hardest-working... Read More.

PCPS looking at possible later date for graduation ceremony

Thursday, April 16

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. Parents of Seniors,We are going to push back the date of our graduation ceremony in hopes that the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The May 15 Graduation Ceremony will be postponed, but PCPS is planning for a traditional... Read More.

Ponca City Library’s Online Resources

Thursday, April 16

Many residents don’t realize how much of their library’s resources and collections are available in downloadable digital and audio format that can be accessed from the comfort of their home or work. The library is a member of the Oklahoma Virtual Library Consortium that offers over 50 thousand titles... Read More.

Information and guidelines for community spread COVID-19

Thursday, April 16

Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.Person-to-Person Spread – The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person. • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within... Read More.

Gov. Stitt extends Safer at Home order

Thursday, April 16

On Wednesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt made the decision to extend the Safer at Home order for the state until May 6 for those age 65 and older and those that have compromised immune systems.Stitt said that he is looking for ways to re-open non-essential businesses that are currently... Read More.

CDC provides information on cloth face coverings

Thursday, April 16

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC officials are warning that cloth face coverings are NOT a replacement for... Read More.

Ponca City Police searching for missing woman

Wednesday, April 15

On Tuesday April 14th, 2020 the Ponca City Police Department received a call wanting to report Sheila Jane Strong as missing. Sheila is 35 years old. She was reported missing by her mother who last saw her leaving their residence on foot in the area of Paradise Apartments on... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 2,263, Kay County remains with 45

Wednesday, April 15

As of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, the Oklahoma State Department of Health says that Oklahoma has now reported up to 2,263 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, a jump from 2,184 on Tuesday.Locally, Kay County has held steady the past two days with 45 COVID-19 cases... Read More.

Kay County Health Department continuing curbside testing

Wednesday, April 15

The Kay County Health Department at 433 Fairview Ave. in Ponca City is continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday by appointment only while supplies are available.The health department encourages those witha fever of 100.4 or higher, a cough, shortness of breath or have been in direct contact with... Read More.