Ponca Post

Locals receive Heroism Award

Thursday, December 10 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association was proud to present Jesse and Sarah Baker with their Heroism Award.The two were awarded for their act of heroism that occurred when they witnessed a deadly collision on Highway 11 north of Ponca City back on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. The two were nominated by Captain Eddie Schultz... Read More.

Local Vietnam Veterans Donate to Po-Hi Yearbook Program

Thursday, December 10 by Lyman James

The Ponca City chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America invited the editors of the 2020 Cat Tale yearbook to their November meeting where the chapter presented a donation to the Ponca City High School yearbook program. Under the direction of VVA member Jon Kolb, the local chapter raised money to purchase 2020 yearbooks,... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Makes Pillows for Garfield Kindergarten Students

Thursday, December 10 by Lyman James

The COVID-19 virus has tried to put a stop on some of the service projects East Middle School Student Council does every year. However, it has not stopped them. They have tried to find several service projects they can accomplish. One of these service projects was to make pillows for the kindergarten students at Garfield Elementary. Members... Read More.

2,307 new COVID-19 cases, 23 virus-related deaths and 2,505 new recoveries reported by OSDH on Wednesday

Wednesday, December 9 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,307 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Oklahoma's seen 222,993 COVID-19 cases overall as 29,523 cases are active.A total of 23 additional virus-related deaths were documented to put Oklahoma's death toll at 1,945. One death being a Logan County female in the 65 or older... Read More.

Blackwell High School going virtual due to COVIID-19

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune and the Blackwell High School Facebook pages are reporting that Blackwell High School students will switch over to virtual learning starting Wednesday, Dec. 8, and going for the remainder of the semester.Both high school principals have been exposed to COVID-19. According to Blackwell Superintendent Shawn Haskins, none of the two principals... Read More.

Christmas tree recycling information for after the holidays

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Starting December 23, 2020, the Christmas Tree Recycling area will be open... Read More.

2,297 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths and 4,284 recoveries reported by OSDH on Tuesday

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,297 positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Dec. 8. Oklahoma's seen 220,686 COVID-19 cases overall as 29,744 cases are active.11 virus-related deaths were documented to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,922. None of the deaths reported were for local counties in northern Oklahoma.Kay County saw 32 new... Read More.

NOC online Christmas concert set for Dec. 17

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Fine Arts Division is hosting an online concert Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is available via Live Stream at http://www.noc.edu/noc-events-streaming (Click the On Demand tab to stream). The Christmas Concert includes the NOC Concert Band, Madrigal Singers, and Concert Choir. Madrigal Singers and College Choir selections include songs... Read More.

Commissioners request consideration of mask mandate

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

At Ponca City's Board of Commissioner’s work session Monday, the commissioners requested City Attorney John Andrews and City Manager Craig Stephenson to provide a draft ordinance for consideration regarding a mask mandate for the City of Ponca City. This is due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Kay County. The proposed ordinance will... Read More.

December 7 COVID-19 update for PCPS

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools reported 18 in-school positive COVID-19 cases last week. PCPS still has staff in their buildings and the KCHD still reports student positive to the district while on Distance Learning. In addition, Pioneer Technology Center reports district positives while they are on their A/B schedule.The total number of in-school positive cases... Read More.

Enrollment Opens for Ponca City Public School Virtual Academy for Spring Semester

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is preparing for the spring semester enrollment for the Ponca City Virtual Academy (PCVA). In order to attend PCVA for the spring semester, parents need to complete a spring application. Applications can be found on the PCPS website, https://www.pcps.us under the Parents & Students tab. To be eligible for... Read More.

Po-Hi Student Council holding food drive

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

Every year Po-Hi Student Council holds a Canned Food Drive for those in need in our community.This year, their normal way of collecting was cut short, so they will host two days of drop off times to finish our drive. Today, Dec. 8, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Keen will be at the main entrance... Read More.