Ponca Post

New virus-related deaths for Osage and Garfield counties, 794 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Friday, August 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 794 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, August 14. This puts Oklahoma's total of cases to 46,897 since the pandemic started, and 6,971 cases are active.Kay County saw two new COVID-19 cases to put the overall total to 256 cases, 11 deaths and 219 recoveries. As... Read More.

Friday, August 14 by Lyman James

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROOSEVELT FOURTH GRADE TEACHER KERI BARTLEY FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE 2021 PCPS DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!! The announcement was made at the Virtual Teacher of the Year Celebration held last night. A full article will be released later today with details. Pictured L-R: Curtis Layton, Keri Bartley, Shelley Arrott

No Goblins on Grand this year

Friday, August 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Main Street Executive Board made the difficult decision not to host Goblins on Grand this year.The Board felt it would not be socially responsible to move forward with an event that brings several thousand people together at this time.PCMS hopes the community will be understanding as they try to find creative... Read More.

Main Street Banquet Goes Virtual – Thursday, September 24

Friday, August 14 by Lyman James

While Ponca City Mainstreet truly enjoyed gathering many of the downtown supporters last year for their banquet, they've made the tough decision to pivot to a virtual event this year. PCMS is excited to be working with Speak Now Productions to make this virtual event one of a kind!This year's event will go live... Read More.

Ponca City Wildcat Football Team is Holding a Red and Navy Intrasquad Scrimmage

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Wildcat Football team is holding a Red and Navy Intrasquad Scrimmage to kick off the 2020-2021 season. The Scrimmage will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020, 6:30 p.m. at Sullins Stadium. Ponca City Schools would like to limit the attendance to family members only. In common areas, face coverings are required.... Read More.

New virus-related death for Garfield County as 705 new COVID-19 cases are reported across Oklahoma

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 705 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Aug. 13. Oklahoma has now seen 46,103 since early March, and 6,810 cases are active.Latest report shows two new COVID-19 cases for Kay County who has now seen 254 cases, 11 deaths and 213 recoveries. As for the active... Read More.

Virtual Walnut Valley Festival Revives Battle of the Bands

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

Winfield, Kansas—Officials at Walnut Valley Association (WVA) announced that registration is now open to bands wishing to take part in its inaugural virtual Battle of the Bands, part of the virtual Walnut Valley Festival, dubbed WVF 48.5. The contest will be included in the weeklong event, which will include instrument workshops, a special evening with... Read More.

Ponca City Virtual Academy students can pick up needed supplies today and tomorrow

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Virtual Academy students may come to 111 West Grand anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. today and tomorrow, August 13 and 14, to pick-up chrome books, handbooks, face coverings, and any other items needed for PCVA. This collection time is for virtual students who are enrolled in Learning Options 2 and... Read More.

Blackwell Elementary having Move-In Night & Meet The Teachers

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

The 2020-21 school year is right around the corner for Blackwell Elementary School, and students will have time to move in their supplies and meet their teachers.5th grade students are allowed this evening, August 13. Last names starting with the letters A-M can arrive at 4 p.m., and last names starting with the letters... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber Office collecting school supplies until Friday

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

Due to the Pandemic we will not be doing Stuff the Bus at Walmart this year. However the need for schools supplies is still there. So we will be collecting school supplies at the Ponca City Chamber Office located at 5th and Grand Avenue. Please bring your supplies to our office. We will collect... Read More.

Registration open for T-Ball and Cheerleading for Tonkawa Youth Sports

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

T-Ball and Cheerleading registrations are now open for Tonkawa Youth Sports.Registration continues until Wednesday, Aug. 19. The fee is $30 per registered individual.T-ball games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights during the month of September.Cheerleading will perform at TYS home football games on Saturday mornings at Tonkawa High School football field.Just click... Read More.

K-UP awards grants to local organizations

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

The Kay Electric Community Foundation's K-UP members met back on July 20 to award the following grants.Operation Blessing - $1,500 to restock food pantry Billings Volunteer Fire Department = $2,500 for a security system Marland Children's Home - $2,500 to start the Wishing Well Fund Newkirk High School Softball - Awnings over bleachers (amount TBD) Oklahoma Youth Ranch... Read More.