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NOC art students pick up ‘carry out’ material kits

 Northern Oklahoma College Fine Arts Instructor and Eleanor Hays Art Gallery Curator Audrey Schmitz has had to redefine instruction since NOC classes have transitioned to virtual learning for the spring semester.   “Teaching studio courses are a great challenge right now,” Schmitz said.   In order to meet the challenge, Schmitz... Read More.

Red Cross blood drive in Blackwell today

The American Red Cross is having a blood drive today, April 14, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Blackwell Fairgrounds & Events Center at 800 S. Main St. in Blackwell.Give the gift of life during this time when blood is needed!Whole Blood Donation Donation frequency: Every 56 days* You... Read More.

Ponca City Police Chief warns of scammers during COVID-19 scare

Chief Don Bohon of the Ponca City Police Department warns that many scammers are using the COVID-19 scare to attempt to gain access to your personal information and money.Bohon says "unscrupulous people" are using scams that focus on taxes and the IRS, social security, contests and sweepstakes. He says... Read More.
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More people requesting absentee ballots for scheduled June election

With stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines from COVID-19 has come a spike in requests for absentee ballots. Voters are encouraged to call the Kay County Election Board for absentee voting, so that voters may mail-in their ballots this summer, with elections currently scheduled for June 30.The Election Board... Read More.

2020 CENSUS CONTINUES

Have you been counted? Don't forget that COVID-19 is not stopping the 2020 U.S. Census. For the first time ever, you can fill out the U.S. Census online at https://my2020census.gov/. Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed out postcards with a code for residents to fill out the census... Read More.

Ponca City Recycle Center currently closed

Due to the state of emergency proclaimed for the COVID-19 situation, Ponca City Recycling Center is currently closed and will remain closed through the month of April. Supported Community Lifestyles, the company that operates the recycling center, will evaluate the situation at the end of this month and decide... Read More.
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Fourth Kay County resident dies from COVID-19

The Oklahoma State Department released their daily update at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13, with information showing that a fourth person in Kay County has died due to the coronavirus. The person was a man in the age 65 and older group. As for positive cases reported dating... Read More.

Prepare For A Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application

The application process will primarily be through an online portal with your bank and should be very fast (days). If there are potential conflicts, your application will likely enter an 'exception' process - which may involve a lot more time - in a manual process, so preparation is... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber closed, no meetings until at least May 1

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce remains closed for April, but they will have one staff person at the office Monday - Friday to answer any phone calls. The phone number for the Ponca City Chamber is (580) 765-4400. And for the safety of their Members and Citizens of... Read More.
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PCPS April 12 COVID-19 & Continuous Learning Update

West Middle School, East Middle School, and Po-Hi Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the weeks of April 13 and April 20 are scheduled for Monday, April 13 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 10:00 AM on... Read More.

NOC summer courses moved online

Northern Oklahoma College summer classes will move to online and distance learning following its decision to shift classes for the current semester.   “Summer classes will still be offered; however, the format of some of these courses will be changing to continue to accommodate CDC guidelines for social distancing,” said Dr.... Read More.
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