City of Ponca City to Observe Labor Day holiday

The City of Ponca City will observe the upcoming Labor Day holiday, September 7. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, September 7, and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, September 8. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411Landfill will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7, and will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 8. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid...

Former City Manager Gary Martin Passed Away On August 25

The City of Ponca City is reporting that former City Manager Gary Martin passed away on Aug. 25, 2020. Martin, at the age of 4, moved with his family from Okemah to Ponca City. He began his career with the City of Ponca City in the Parks and Recreation Department, moving up through...

PCPS Superintendent Releases Letter Regarding New Procedures And Protocols

As students return to class, Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott has released the following letter in regards procedures and protocols: Dear Wildcat Families,Thank you for your patience during the first days of the 2020-2021 School Year. With students returning to the classroom for the first time since the beginning of the global pandemic,...
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666 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide for Wednesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 666 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Aug. 26. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 54,838 COVID-19 cases with 7,661 cases active.19 additional virus-related deaths were documented Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll at 763. One of the deaths includes a Garfield County male in...

Two Red Rock Individuals Injured In Pawnee County Accident

A personal injury collision occurred at approximately 6:12 p.m. Tuesday evening on State Highway 15 03' west of Country Road 34100, approximately 5 north and 6 miles west of Pawnee in Pawnee County.Mykena Combs, 18, of Red Rock was driving a 2016 Chrysler 200 eastbound on State Highway 15 at a high rate of...
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Kay Electric’s K-UP Foundation Awards To Five Area Groups

Pictured above  Congratulations to the Marland Children’s Home team which is committed to serving children in north-central Oklahoma.  From left:  Interim Director of Family Services Sarah Pickup, Director of Family Services Melissa Pipestem, CEO Jamie Phillips, Director of Development Allyson Broome, Office Manager Rene Shaw and Family Specialist Richard McReynolds.The K-UP Board met on...

Kay County OSU Extension offering Master Gardeners classes until November

The Kay County Master Gardeners are looking for new members to join their ranks. A total of 10 extension classes will take place on Wednesdays from Aug. 26-Nov. 18.Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pioneer Technology Center in room D-101. The cost is $100 per student.Oklahoma Master Gardeners...
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Otoe-Missouria Tribe awarded over $380K for new COVID-19 Response Center

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded over $380K to the Otoe-Missouria Tribe for a new COVID-19 Response Center at the Tribal Complex. Once completed, the tribe will be able to screen and test members, employees and community members for COVID-19.The grant was a part of $2.8 million awarded to Oklahoma...

Walnut Valley Festival Announces Winners for 2020 NewSong Showcase

Winfield, Kansas--Organizers of the 2020 virtual Walnut Valley Festival, or WVF 48.5, have announced the winners of the 2020 NewSong Showcase.The NewSong Showcase gives aspiring songwriters a chance to submit their work for review by a professional songwriter/artist, and features ten categories, including songs about Winfield, Children, Religion/Spirit, Feelin’ Blue, Instrumental, Sweet Memories, Love...

PTC announces Jacki Terrell as the August Student of the Month

Jacki Terrell is the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) August Student of the Month. An adult student from Tonkawa, Terrell represents the Practical Nursing (PN) Program. “It’s a privilege to have Jacki in the PN program. She strives for excellence in her theory and clinical work. Her positive attitude and willingness to help...