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Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection working section’s 21 and 16

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going. There is no fee for this service. Crews are using a Limb Removal Pick Up Order that has been created to remove debris as efficiently and safely as possible, while working thru each of the 21 sections identified for collection... Read More.

Oklahomans asked to report winter storm damage

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

The ODEMHS (Oklahoma Department Emergency Management and Homeland Security) has requested residents impacted by the recent winter storm report property damages online at damage.ok.gov. Reporting damage as soon as possible will greatly assist our ability to request additional federal assistance for the state as we recover from this historic storm.Through the online damage... Read More.

Oklahoma Legislative update being held Friday morning at City Central

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

Ponca Politics shared an update in the weekly Media Tip Sheet that there will be an Oklahoma Legislative update with Representative Ken Luttrell, Representative John Pfeiffer and Senator Bill Coleman.This event will be held Friday, February 26, from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Summit Room at City Central at 400 E. Central in... Read More.

Noble County Sheriff’s Office and local agencies recover stolen guns

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

On Tuesday, February 23, the Noble County Sheriff’s office conducted search warrants at two residences in the city of Perry.Noble County Sheriff’s Office was working on a case involving stolen guns with Payne County Sheriff’s Office.With the help of the District 8 Task Force, Payne County Sheriff’s office, Stillwater Police Department SWAT team and... Read More.

PCPS Gaitors Now Available for Purchase

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District now has Wildcat Gaiters available for purchase for $5.00 each. They may be purchased through My School Bucks at www.myschoolbucks.com or there is a Link to My School Bucks from the District website Homepage at www.pcps.us . Both red and navy gaiters are available in Small/Medium... Read More.

Read Across America Week Set for Ponca City Public Schools

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

March 2 is National Read Across American Day, a day to celebrate literacy. This date was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help students of all ages get excited about reading. The day occurs each year on the birthday of beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss. The Ponca City Public School... Read More.

OSDH reporting 798 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths and 1,214 recoveries Wednesday

Wednesday, February 24 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 798 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Feb. 24. Oklahoma has seen 421,010 COVID-19 cases overall dating back to last March. The number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 453 from Tuesday as there are 13,587 COVID-19 cases active statewide on Wednesday.A total of 37 virus-related... Read More.

NOC sweeps Western in conference road games

Wednesday, February 24 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs swept Western in conference road games Monday at Altus. The Lady Mavs (2-4) were 98-69 winners while the 7th ranked Mavs (7-0) were 97-60 winners over the Pioneers. Lady Mavs 98, Western 69 Gavriel Myers and Mia Brown combined for 50 points as the Lady Mavs remained perfect... Read More.

Missing Osage County girl found safe

Wednesday, February 24 by Lyman James

After an Amber Alert was issued late Tuesday night, 11-year-old Lylah Spencer was found safe.A report stated that Spencer was taking out the trash to the dumpster at 5192 County Road 2290 near Barnsdall at around 8 p.m. Spencer made it to the county road, but she was not seen after that.It was believed... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting held February 22

Wednesday, February 24 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 22, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Ceremonies and Proclamations Under the Ceremonies and Proclamations section of the agenda, there was a presentation of service medallions to outgoing Commissioner Ryan Austin. Austin served... Read More.

No class for Blackwell Elementary School today due to water line repair

Wednesday, February 24 by Lyman James

Blackwell Public Schools was notified Tuesday that the City of Blackwell will be shutting off the water line that supplies the elementary school today for an extended period of time to repair two leaks in the line.Without having water in the building tomorrow for a long period of time, the elementary students cannot have... Read More.

Less than 400 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, One new death for Kay County

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 359 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Feb. 23. Oklahoma has seen 420,212 COVID-19 cases overall dating back to last March. The number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 1,013 from Monday as there are 14,040 COVID-19 cases active statewide on Tuesday.A total of 24 virus-related... Read More.