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Blackwell High School going virtual due to COVIID-19

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune and the Blackwell High School Facebook pages are reporting that Blackwell High School students will switch over to virtual learning starting Wednesday, Dec. 8, and going for the remainder of the semester.Both high school principals have been exposed to COVID-19. According to Blackwell Superintendent Shawn Haskins, none of the two principals...

Christmas tree recycling information for after the holidays

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Starting December 23, 2020, the Christmas...

2,297 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths and 4,284 recoveries reported by OSDH on Tuesday

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,297 positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Dec. 8. Oklahoma's seen 220,686 COVID-19 cases overall as 29,744 cases are active.11 virus-related deaths were documented to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,922. None of the deaths reported were for local counties in northern Oklahoma.Kay County saw 32 new...

NOC online Christmas concert set for Dec. 17

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Fine Arts Division is hosting an online concert Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is available via Live Stream at

Commissioners request consideration of mask mandate

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

At Ponca City's Board of Commissioner’s work session Monday, the commissioners requested City Attorney John Andrews and City Manager Craig Stephenson to provide a draft ordinance for consideration regarding a mask mandate for the City of Ponca City. This is due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Kay County. The proposed ordinance will...

December 7 COVID-19 update for PCPS

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools reported 18 in-school positive COVID-19 cases last week. PCPS still has staff in their buildings and the KCHD still reports student positive to the district while on Distance Learning. In addition, Pioneer Technology Center reports district positives while they are on their A/B schedule.The total number of in-school positive cases...

Enrollment Opens for Ponca City Public School Virtual Academy for Spring Semester

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is preparing for the spring semester enrollment for the Ponca City Virtual Academy (PCVA). In order to attend PCVA for the spring semester, parents need to complete a spring application. Applications can be found on the PCPS website,

Po-Hi Student Council holding food drive

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

Every year Po-Hi Student Council holds a Canned Food Drive for those in need in our community.This year, their normal way of collecting was cut short, so they will host two days of drop off times to finish our drive. Today, Dec. 8, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Keen will be at the main entrance...

OSDH reports 1,903 new COVID-19 cases on Monday

Monday, December 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,903 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Dec. 7. Oklahoma's seen 218,389 COVID-19 cases overall as 31,742 cases are active.An additional 15 virus-related deaths were documented to put Oklahoma death toll to 1,911. One death being a Payne County man in the 65 or older age...

Two-vehicle accident in Ponca City on Friday

Monday, December 7 by Lyman James

Ponca City emergency workers responded to a two-vehicle accident at around 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon on north 14th street near the Prospect intersection.One person was extracted from the vehicle. No other details have been released.The accident was cleared up in under an hour at 5:20 p.m.

OSDH reporting over 7,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday

Monday, December 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported 7,611 COVID-19 cases over the weekend.Oklahoma has seen 216,486 COVID-19 cases as 31,648 cases are active.A total of 36 virus-related deaths have been reported since Friday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,896. One virus-related death was reported for Payne and Washington counties.Kay County saw an...

December 4 Covid Alert Graphic

Monday, December 7 by Lyman James

The December 4 Kay County COVID-19 Alert System Risk Level was released, and the 7-day average number of new COVID-19 cases, per capita of 100,000, reflected a decrease from last week. Kay County stayed in Level Red - High Risk with a decrease from 96.1 - 79.7. This risk level is still alarmingly high, but it is a...