NOC planning to have in-person classes this fall

Northern Oklahoma College released the following information on Facebook. Northern Oklahoma College is planning to have in-person classes on all campus locations this fall. The campus leadership is working on a variety of plans to ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community remains the top priority.The college will have detailed plans on what...

NOC hires Livestock Judging coach

Northern Oklahoma College has hired Jennifer Bedwell to lead the Livestock Judging Program at NOC Tonkawa.   Bedwell, originally from Fairview, has deep roots in the livestock industry, raising and showing cattle with her family across the country.   During her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University, Jennifer received degrees in...

Ponca City Public Schools Announce Students Selected for Boys and Girls State Honors

Ponca City Senior High School is pleased to announce that 25 Po-Hi students have been selected for Boys and Girls State honors. Boys/Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school juniors, respectively. Only students who possess leadership abilities, above-average scholastic achievement, moral...
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New date set for Blackwell prom and graduation

It was announced on Monday that the Blackwell Class of 2020 will be having their graduation and prom set for June 6 and the 13.Blackwell High School has confirmed that, should Oklahoma continue to improve in accordance with the 3-Phase Reopening the State Plan, Graduation and Prom will be held after COVID-19 postponed both...

Investigation ongoing after Arkansas City woman struck by vehicle

The Arkansas City, Ks. Police Department is investigating after an individual was apparently struck by a vehicle Sunday night and transported to the hospital with injuries.Officers were dispatched at around 5 p.m. Sunday to the 600 block of South C Street following the report of the accident. They learned that an injured female had...

PCPS Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8

Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day! With the abrupt end to the physical school year, teachers have done even more to continue education with virtual classrooms and learning at home lessons. All to ensure every student has the tools they need to reach their full potential.PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said,...
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Grant Co. Sheriff’s Office warns of fraud

The Grant County Sheriff's Office wants to remind people that if you or anyone you know has received a letter from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission stating that a claim has been filed for unemployment benefits on your behalf and you have not filed that claim yourself, it is fraud and should be reported....

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 3,972

Over the weekend, 224 positive cases of COVID-19 were documented for Oklahoma, bringing the state's total to 3,972. On Saturday, 8 more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19 to bring the death toll to 238. No new deaths were reported Sunday. As for local county results, Garfield County has three new cases, Osage and Logan...
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Road work begins today north of Newkirk

Road construction is set to begin today for a widening and resurfacing project along U.S. 77 between Newkirk and E. Home Road south of the casinos.Motorists will notice workers in the right-of-way of US-77 between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. for initial work zone set up including building construction access for property...

PCPS May 3 COVID-19& Continuous Learning Update

Washington PreK and all elementary school Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the week of May 4 are Monday, May 4 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, May 3.

Oklahoma now at 3,851 positive COVID-19 cases, death toll up to 238

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state of Oklahoma continues to climb as 103 cases were documented Saturday, bringing the state's overall total of cases to 3,851 since testing started.As for new COVID-19 cases across north central Oklahoma, Osage, Logan and Garfield counties each have one new case. No changes for Kay,...