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Appointments available today for individuals in Phase 1, 2 and 3 groups

Tuesday, March 9 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department announced early Tuesday morning that at this time, they have appointments available on the portal today, March 9, for individuals in the Phase 1, 2 and 3 priority groups.You can register for your COVID-19 vaccination at

Wind Advisory in effect for Tuesday

Tuesday, March 9 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Wind Advisory for Kay County and surrounding areas from Noon today until midnight tonight.Counties included are Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Beckham, Washita, Caddo, Canadian, Oklahoma, Greer and Kiowa.South winds at 25...

Ponca City Public School District Announces Course Selection For 9th Grade Students

Monday, March 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to announce information regarding course selection for 9th grade students. Incoming 9th grade students will begin the process of selecting courses for the 2021-2022 school year beginning March 8, 2021. East Middle School Students During the week of March 8th, incoming freshmen from East Middle...

Less than 170 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide on Monday

Monday, March 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 165 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as the state has seen 429,162 cases in the past year. There are 12,038 COVID-19 cases active across the state, which is 248 less than Sunday.No deaths were reported for Sunday as the state's death toll is at 4,534.Kay County...

OSDH reporting 461 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday

Monday, March 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 461 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday as the state has seen 428,997 cases in the past year. There are 12,286 COVID-19 cases active across the state.No deaths were reported for Sunday as the state's death toll is at 4,534.Kay County has seen 13 new COVID-19 cases...

Local garage sales set in spring

Monday, March 8 by Lyman James

As spring is approaching, local communities have announced garage sale dates. Tonkawa will have their city-wide garage sale on Saturday, April 3. Blackwell will have their later in the season on June 5. Local newspapers will provide maps of garage sales with a small fee for those wanting to get their sales on a...

One injured in Saturday morning accident near Fairfax

Sunday, March 7 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred at 3:05 a.m. Saturday morning on County Road 5451, 1 mile east of S. 1st Street near Fairfax in Osage County.Timothy Dilbeck, 59, of Fairfax was driving 2016 Dodge Ram pick up eastbound on County Road 5451, went left of center, struck a guardrail and departed roadway to the...

Lease approved for Grand Lake Mental Health Center in Blackwell

Friday, March 5 by Lyman James

Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council approved a lease with Grand Lake Mental Health Center to set up a mental health site at the former Red Cross Building on 13th and Ferguson.Grand Lake is currently seeking an appropriate property in Blackwell for a full-scale mental health urgent care and clinic.

PTC Partners with the Ponca Tribe to Offer Covid Vaccines for Employees

Thursday, March 4 by Lyman James

The Ponca Tribe through the White Eagle Health Center offered Covid-19 vaccinations to Pioneer Technology Center employees this last week.Medical Assisting students helped administer the vaccine, which became a clinical learning experience. “We appreciated this opportunity of learning and partnership with the Ponca Tribe and White Eagle Health Center,” remarked Ashley Eddinger, Medical Assisting...

895 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, March 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 895 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, March 4. Oklahoma's seen 426,641 COVID-19 cases overall as 12,379 cases are active. The number of active cases is 131 more than Wednesday.For the second day in a row, OSDH did not report any new virus-related deaths. Oklahoma's death...

Lynsey Ailey pitches, powers Mavs past Ft. Scott

Thursday, March 4 by Lyman James

FT. SCOTT, Kansas -- Lynsey Ailey had five hits and won two games in the circle including a no-hitter as Northern Oklahoma College swept Ft. Scott (KS) in college softball Tuesday. NOC (4-2) swept the Greyhounds 8-0 and 12-3. Ailey won Game 1 8-0, Ailey homered and struck out nine...

NOC’s production of Xanadu postponed

Thursday, March 4 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts presentation of “Xanadu” has been postponed. The new tentative date is March 11-14. The musical was originally set for March 4-7 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa.