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Kay County sees 13 new COVID-19 cases as 909 new cases are reported statewide

Thursday, September 3 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 909 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Sept. 4. Oklahoma has now seen an overall total of 61,027 COVID-19 cases with 8,745 active cases.Kay County saw a jump with 13 new COVID-19 cases. Kay County has now seen 340 cases, 12 deaths and 268 recoveries. As... Read More.

OBI Bedlam Blood Battle

Thursday, September 3 by Lyman James

The Bedlam Blood Battle is on again this fall, and it’s time to save lives and support your favorite team with Oklahoma Blood Institute. Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting a blood drive with SPONSOR on DAY, DATE, from TIME to TIME at PLACE. Individuals ages sixteen and up are urged to give blood. Appointments are needed to... Read More.

Blackwell VFW is making gift bags for Claremore Veterans Center

Thursday, September 3 by Lyman James

The Blackwell VFW is making gift bags for the men and women in the Claremore Veterans Center and could use your help. The organization is asking for donations of toiletries, white socks, word search books, writing paper, pens, hand lotion, and lip balm. Items can be dropped off Saturdays from 9 to 4 at... Read More.

Ponca City’s response rate to Census is at 65.1%

Thursday, September 3 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s response rate is at 65.1% – way to go Ponca City, keep it up! Ponca City’s final response rate in 2010 was 68.5 percent – come on Ponca City, let’s pass that! If you would like to see Ponca City’s response rate at any time, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html.You can still respond... Read More.

Class of Leadership Blackwell 2020 cancelled

Thursday, September 3 by Lyman James

During early Fall is when to normally expect to see notices about the upcoming Class of Leadership Blackwell. Unfortunately, that's not the case for this year.Due to precautions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blackwell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to forego the Leadership Blackwell program for the 2020-21 school year.The... Read More.

PCPS closed for Labor Day

Thursday, September 3 by Lyman James

All Ponca City Public Schools and offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020. Classes will resume normal schedules on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

719 new positive COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH on Wednesday

Wednesday, September 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 719 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Sept. 3. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 60,118 COVID-19 cases, and 8,651 cases are active.Latest report shows 12 new virus-related deaths were documented on Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 821. One of those deaths was... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott releases new COVID-19 update

Wednesday, September 2 by Lyman James

PCPS Families:Wildcat families, our greatest priority is the health and safety of our students, staff, and community members. I cannot urge you enough to help us stop the spread of COVID-19. Yesterday and today, we completed contact tracing investigations around positive COVID-19 cases in our school and quarantined individuals. Do not send your child... Read More.

30 DAYS LEFT TO BE COUNTED IN THE 2020 CENSUS

Tuesday, September 1 by Lyman James

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 – Now is the time to be counted in the 2020 Census! Data collection will end on September 30, and the U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in Oklahoma to respond between now and the deadline of September 30.Currently, the State of Oklahoma has a 79.3 percent total response rate, which... Read More.

Kay County sees 17 new COVID-19 cases as 666 new cases and 9 deaths reported statewide Tuesday

Tuesday, September 1 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 666 new positive COVID-19 cases for the state on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 59,399 COVID-19 cases as 8,601 of those cases are active.Kay County saw a big increase with 17 new COVID-19 cases. This puts the county's total to 326... Read More.

NOC offers enrollment for late-start classes

Tuesday, September 1 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College is offering enrollment for late-start classes for the Fall 2020 semester. 12-week courses begin Sept. 14, and 8-week courses begin Oct. 12. Students can also enroll for fall interim courses scheduled for Dec. 7-Jan. 7. “Late-start classes are offered for both current students who wish to pick up additional credits and for those... Read More.

PCPS Face Coverings Team Store Back Open

Tuesday, September 1 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Face Coverings Team Store is open once more through September 14, 2020! Available for purchase are youth and adult size masks and activity masks, or neck gaiters. A sizing guide is available for viewing at the Team Store (link below), but elementary children will definitely need a youth size... Read More.