William Newton Hospital Implements Visitor Restrictions

William Newton Hospital has implemented additional precautions in response to the potential outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The hospital elevated its internal alert status on Friday, March 13 due to the growing number of case findings in Kansas and Oklahoma. “While we are taking extra precautions, it’s still business as usual,” said William Newton Hospital CEO... Read More.

Newkirk Mayor Releases Statement

From Newkirk City Mayor Brian Hobbs, After many phone calls last night and meetings over the last few weeks with the health department,  the chairman of public health in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, as well as other legislators. Hobbs said he would rather err on the side of cation in regards to (corona virus)... Read More.

Cowley College and Southwestern delay info

Cowley College in Arkansas City, Ks., who is currently on Spring Break, is delaying face-to-face classes until March 23 and will transition to an online format until at least April 3. Existing online classes will resume as scheduled on Monday. Students will be allowed to return to dorms Sunday, March 22. Southwestern College... Read More.
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Ark City Public Schools Cancels Classes For The Week

The following is from the Arkansas City Public Schools District. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this quickly-changing situation together. We continue to receive guidance from local/state health department officials regarding COVID-19 and today, the USD 470 leadership team met to discuss ways in which the district can help protect our... Read More.

NJCAA suspends athletics through April 3

The NJCAA has suspended athletics through April 3 for member institutions.   NOC Maverick baseball and softball teams are affected.   The following is a statement from the NJCAA released Friday afternoon.   “As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation as it impacts our member colleges, the NJCAA has made the decision to suspend all spring... Read More.
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PCPS Latest Update Regarding COVID-19

The following statement is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community, Based on the latest guidance from health experts and the Oklahoma State Department of Education, all Ponca City Public School activities, practices, and events have been suspended effective immediately, Sunday, March 15, through the end of Spring Break, March... Read More.

PCPS Announces Latest Information Regarding COVID-19

The Ponca City Public School District is taking the threat of COVID-19 very seriously. They are taking the lead from state and national health experts to take precautions to focus on their top priority, the safety of all students and staff. It is important to note there are currently no confirmed cases of   COVID-19 in... Read More.

Great Day Of Service March 29

The City of Ponca City and volunteers from local churches are hosting a Great Day of Service during the annual Spring Cleanup scheduled from March 28 through April 4, 2020.  This event has proven to be very successful since it was first created back in 2016.In an effort to assist those citizens who cannot... Read More.
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