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Two Ponca City Public Schools Individuals Test Positive For COVID-19

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The following letter is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott in regards to two individuals from PCPS have tested positive for COVID-19. Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members:Late today we were notified by the Kay County Health Department that two individuals in our schools tested positive for COVID-19. It is our top... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Delivers Donated School Supplies to PCPS District

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an annual school supply drive. Typically, the Chamber sponsors the “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Campaign. However, with conditions surrounding the global pandemic, the decision was made to not park the bus at Wal-Mart this year. Instead, the PC Chamber requested the five most needed items for both elementary... Read More.

Mask/Gaiter Orders through PCPS Team Store Delivered to Sites August 27

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Wildcat masks and gaiters ordered through the Ponca City Team Store will be delivered to sites by the end of the day on Thursday, August 27. They are packaged by name, and they will be sent home with the students on Friday or Monday, August 28 or 31. If patrons ordered and had masks/gaiters... Read More.

United Way Donates 800 Face Coverings for PCPS Students

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

Pictured Left to Right: Krista Urioste and Melissa Young with United Way and Shelley Arrott and Curtis Layton with PCPS. United Way of Ponca City provided previous campaign tee-shirts, and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers cut 800 bandanas for PCPS students to use as a temporary face covering as needed. “Our district wanted... Read More.

Kay and Garfield counties both see one new virus-related death as 712 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 712 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Aug. 27. Oklahoma has now seen 55,510 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started, and 7,586 cases are active.Fifteen additional virus-related deaths were reported Thursday to put the statewide death toll to 778. One of those being a Kay County... Read More.

Newkirk’s Jane Thomas Retiring

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

Jane Thomas is retiring after many years of service as city clerk and city manager in Newkirk. A reception to honor Thomas will be held this afternoon at the Newkirk Senior Center.The public is invited to attend today’s come -and-go event between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

DCLA cancels first two football games due to teacher testing positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

After a Deer Creek-Lamont teacher tested positive for COVID-19, DCLA has made the decision to cancel the district's first two football games of the season.This includes the Aug. 27 game against Kremlin-Hillsdale, and the Sept. 3 game against Pond Creek-Hunter.DCLA school district will use online, virtual learning programs instead of in-person learning for the... Read More.

Section of Walnut Avenue to be closed for construction

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

Beginning August 31, 2020, Walnut Avenue from 4th Street west to the alley will be closed and construction will begin for the new Ponca City Public Safety Center. This portion of Walnut Avenue will remain closed during the construction.KSB Enterprises, LLC (KSB) of Ponca City is the Construction Manager at Risk for this project. For... Read More.

Deadline To Respond To 2020 U.S. Census Nearly One Month Away

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s response rate is at 64.5 percent – way to go Ponca City, keep it up! Ponca City’s final response rate in 2010 was 68.5 percent – come on Ponca City, let’s pass that! If you would like to see Ponca City’s response rate at any time, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.htmlYou can still... Read More.

Ponca City Regional Airport Secures Aviation Education Grant For 2021

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

The OAC (Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission) approved an education grant for Ponca City Regional Airport’s “Northern Oklahoma Flight Academy” scheduled for June 14-18 of 2021 at the Ponca City Regional Airport. The program is an aerospace education program at the Ponca City Regional Airport to expose students to the many career opportunities available in aerospace... Read More.

City of Ponca City to Observe Labor Day holiday

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe the upcoming Labor Day holiday, September 7. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, September 7, and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, September 8. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411Landfill will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7, and will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 8. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid... Read More.

Former City Manager Gary Martin Passed Away On August 25

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City is reporting that former City Manager Gary Martin passed away on Aug. 25, 2020. Martin, at the age of 4, moved with his family from Okemah to Ponca City. He began his career with the City of Ponca City in the Parks and Recreation Department, moving up through the ranks... Read More.