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Missed trash and solid waste pick up scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30

Thursday, October 29 by Lyman James

According to the Ponca City news, falling limbs and other hazards that occurred caused the Solid Waste Division to not pick up trash on Oct. 27.Trash was not able to be picked up in the areas of the Woodridge Subdivision, Whoitmore Hills Subdivision, Blue Stem/Homestead Subdivision and the Acre Homes Addition.Any missed trash will...

OBI has emergency need for blood donors following Ice Storm

Thursday, October 29 by Lyman James

Due to the recent Ice Storm that made an impact across a large portion of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Blood Institute has an emergency need for all blood donors!The damaging ice storm in our service area depleted the already strained blood supply. Give blood ASAP. Please call 877-340-8777 or click here to make a life-saving...

PCPS back in class today

Thursday, October 29 by Lyman James

As of 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, all Ponca City Public School sites have power, except Wildcat Academy. Ponca City Public Schools WILL BE IN SESSION today, Thursday, October 29. In addition to academic instruction, PCPS has many students who need two hot meals and warmth because their homes have not had power. The safety...

743 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Wednesday

Wednesday, October 28 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 743 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Oct. 28. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 119,152 COVID-19 cases as 15,074 cases are active.Thirteen additional virus-related deaths were documented Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,286. None of which were in northern Oklahoma.Kay County saw 14...

Over 8,000 homes and businesses remain without electric in Ponca City area

Wednesday, October 28 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City is continuing with ice storm recovery efforts.As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ponca City Energy reports that approximately 8,500 homes/businesses are without power.They are hoping to make lots of progress throughout the day/night. Ponca City Energy along with Street and Park are working around the clock to restore power.Unfortunately, there...

Early in-person voting begins Thursday

Wednesday, October 28 by Lyman James

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Statewide General Election have missed the application deadline, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today. “They aren’t out of luck, however,” Howard said.Voters who want to cast absentee ballots...

1,010 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,010 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Oct. 27. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 118,409 COVID-19 cases as 15,480 cases are active.Twenty-two new virus-related deaths were reported for Tuesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,273. Among those was a Garfield County male in the...

State agencies temporarily reducing non-essential services due to winter weather

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The Commissioner of Public Safety, as authorized by the Governor, has announced that due to inclement weather all state agencies may temporarily reduce non-essential services beginning at 5:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 and ending at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 for the following counties:Alfalfa Beaver Blaine Caddo Cimarron Comanche Cotton Beaver Ellis Garfield Grady Grant Harper Hughes Jefferson Kingfisher Major Okfuskee Seminole Stephens Texas Woods Woodward Greer Harmon Jackson Kiowa Tillman Beckham Custer Dewey Roger Mills Washita Kay Noble PayneState employees designated...

Schooner Car Club Makes Donation to Pioneer Tech Automotive Class

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The Schooners Car Club donated tools, oil, equipment, and other items to the Automotive Service Technology program at Pioneer Tech. The car club donates and visits the campus each year. “It’s a great opportunity for the students to see classic automobiles and ‘talk shop’ with these avid car lovers,” remarked Kyle Renfrow, Auto Service...

Lincoln Elementary Hosts Superhero Reading Challenge

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

Lincoln Elementary School is having a Superhero Reading Challenge this year. For the first quarter, third through fifth grade students and all staff were challenged to read books, take AR tests, and complete technology tasks. Eighty-four (84) Lincoln students and six staff members finished the Captain America Challenge. As a reward, names were called...

Ponca City High School Choirs Holding Traditional Fruit Sale Again This Year

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Choirs are once again selling fruit! PCPS Choir Sponsor Chad Keilman explained, “This tradition has been going on for over forty years, and the community’s continued support is very much appreciated! In order to provide the safest experience, we are encouraging the use of our online ordering platform. When...

PCPS Planning for Possible Distance Learning Day Due to Inclement Weather

Monday, October 26 by Lyman James

All PCPS students, who do not have access to a device or reliable Internet, will bring home a chrome book and hot spot on Monday, October 26 to prepare for a possible Distance Learning Day due to inclement weather forecasted for Tuesday, October 27. Superintendent, Shelley Arrott, will make a decision no later than 6:00 PM...