Ponca Post

Christmas Tree Recycling area open until January 20

Tuesday, January 12 by Lyman James

Now that the holidays are over, what do you do with that Christmas tree that you still have around? 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.The Christmas Tree Recycling area is now... Read More.

City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection continues in January

Tuesday, January 12 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City has CLOSED the Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only drop-off collection sites.The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going and may take two to three months to complete, if not longer. There is no fee for this service. Crews are using a Limb... Read More.

Kay County Assessor’s office not visiting cities until March due to COVID-19

Tuesday, January 12 by Lyman James

Due to COVID-19, the Kay County Assessor’s office will no longer be going to the cities in Kay County for annual assessing, normally held in February of each year. Below is a brief description of the exemptions the Assessor offers. The deadline for filing an application to each exemption is March 15, 2021. For... Read More.

Elementary In-District Transfer Request Window Now Open for Ponca City Public Schools

Tuesday, January 12 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School elementary in-district transfer request window for the 2021-2022 school year opened January 4, 2021 and will close on April 30, 2021. Parents or legal guardians of elementary students requesting an in-district transfer from the student’s home attendance site to another elementary site within the district must complete and submit... Read More.

Over 3,800 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Monday

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,885 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, January 11. Oklahoma's seen 335,247 COVID-19 cases overall as 43,163 cases are active.A total of 14 virus-related deaths were documented on Monday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,775. This includes one each for Logan and Osage counties.Kay County... Read More.

NOC Lady Mavs open season Jan. 20

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavericks open the 2021 season Jan. 20 when the Mavs host Cowley County at 5:30 p.m. at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The Lady Mavs are under the tutelage of head coach Greg Krause entering his 39th season at NOC Tonkawa. The Lady Mavs suffered a number of injuries in 2020 finishing... Read More.

PCPS releases COVID-19 update for January 10

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools returned to in-person learning last week. PCPS said in a January 10 press release that while it was great seeing the students again, there were multiple isolations and close contact quarantines. In fact, many students didn't start back to school because they tested positive for COVID-19 or were a close... Read More.

One killed in fatal accident in Payne County Saturday

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at approximately 4:36 a.m. Saturday morning at 3614 North Norfolk Road, approximately 1.5 miles north of Cushing, OK in Payne County.Felicia Bradley, 35, of Drumright, OK. was driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 southbound on Norfolk Road. The vehicle departed the roadway to the right and over corrected, crossing the center... Read More.

Oklahoma sees more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 10,776 new positive COVID-19 cases for Saturday and Sunday. Oklahoma's seen 331,362 COVID-19 cases overall as 42,956 cases are active.A total of 58 virus-related deaths were documented over the weekend to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,761.Kay County saw an increase over the weekend with 152... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma College President Cheryl Evans Announces Retirement Plans: Evans Sets Retirement for June 30, 2021

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

After serving 10 years as Northern Oklahoma College president, Dr. Cheryl Evans announced her plans to retire effective June 30, 2021. “After much reflection over the winter break, I determined that the timing is right for my personal life and the life of this historic 120-year-old college,” Evans said. “In the back of my mind, I’ve always... Read More.

Kay County Health Department administering COVID -19 vaccine Tuesdays and Thursdays

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine BY APPOINTMENT ONLY to those 65 and older while continuing to serve first responders and healthcare workers. Please click the link directly below to schedule your appointment. The vaccinations will be done on Tuesdays and Thursdays only for the next few weeks, as vaccine supplies... Read More.

New virus-related death for Ponca City, Over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Friday, January 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 5,232 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Jan. 8. Oklahoma's seen 320,586 COVID-19 cases overall as 37,453 cases are active.A total of 31 virus-related deaths were documented on Friday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,703. One in Kay County for a Ponca City male in... Read More.