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Osage Nation receiving $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money

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The Osage News is reporting that the Osage Nation has been awarded $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money.The relief money comes from the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the Paycheck Protection Program application, IF the Osage Nation decides to use the money for...

Sen. Lankford hosting virtual conference call Wednesday

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Senator James Lankford invites local businesses to join him for a virtual conference call Wednesday afternoon, as he shares about federal programs relative to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically how they apply to Ponca City.Lankford will open with a 10 minute update, and spend about 30 minutes answering questions...
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Shop local and save receipts to win chamber bucks

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When you shop local in Ponca City, remember to save our receipts! And then, once the Ponca City Chamber is able to re-open their office, you can drop them off for a chance to win Chamber Bucks.   On Monday June 1, Rich Cantillon and his staff will draw from...

Elective surgeries in Oklahoma allowed to continue on Friday

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Effective this Friday, it’s a ‘go’ for elective surgeries in Oklahoma, provided medical providers and facilities have enough PPE available. This includes minor medical procedures and non-emergency dental procedures, and comes in an amended executive order from Governor Kevin Stitt.  The order also shields health care workers from civil lawsuits...

NOC’s Demaree King signs with Jacksonville State

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 Northern Oklahoma College Maverick Demaree King signed with Jacksonville State last week.   King is a sophomore guard from Tulsa.  He averaged 19.5 points and 4.7 assists in leading then Mavericks to a 28-4 record and a berth in the NJCAA National Tournament.   "I'm very proud of Demaree for his...
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Body of missing woman found inside rodeo grounds

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On Saturday April 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., after Ponca City Police receiving additional information, the body of Sheila Jane Strong, 35, was found inside the 101 rodeo grounds.  She was found deceased by investigators.  The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office was called in to investigate and her next of kin has been notified.On Tuesday...

81 new COVID-19 cases documented in Oklahoma Monday; State total now at 2,680

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The Oklahoma State Department of Health released a daily update on Monday reporting that 81 new COVID-19 cases have been documented, bringing Oklahoma's total to 2,680.New numbers also show that out of the 2,680 cases, 923 remain active while 1,614 have recovered.Three more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19. This includes two in Cleveland County,...
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Blackwell City Mayor announces Small Business Forgivable Loan Program

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Blackwell City Mayor T.J. Greenfield announced in a Facebook video on Friday that a new program has been approved a Small Business Forgivable Loan Program to provide forgivable loan amount money to small business owners in Blackwell.Those two amounts will be $1,500 and $2,500. $62,500 is available through this funding and will hopefully help...

Kay County communities showing good self-response rate to 2020 U.S. Census

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So far, the results have been good for local Kay County communities when it comes to responding the the 2020 U.S. Census.Ponca City's self-response rate is at 52.5%, Blackwell at 49.1%, Tonkawa at 49% and Newkirk at 46.8%. The state of Oklahoma's response rate is 45.3%.Remember, you can fill out your 2020Census online at 

PCPS update for April 19, 2020

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Washington PreK and all elementary school Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the weeks of April 20 and April 27 are Monday, April 20 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 19. If you have them available, bring packets from the weeks of April 6 and April 13...
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