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Flood Watch in effect for northern Oklahoma Wednesday

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The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Major, Noble and Payne counties in northern Oklahoma under a Flood Watch until this evening. Also, The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Watch for Osage and Pawnee counties until this evening.Flooding of creeks and rivers, and flooding of...

Two more COVID-19 related deaths reported in Kay County

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As of the 11 a.m. update on Tuesday, April 21, The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports two new deaths from the coronavirus in Kay County, a female in the 50-64 age group and a female in the age group of 65 and older, bringing the county's total of COVID-19 related deaths to 6.Including...

Kay County Health Department continuing with drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

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The Kay County Health Department is continuing with having their drive-thru testing site open Monday-Friday by appointment only.Their phone number is 580-762-1641. COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only. Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for the vulnerable population and those showing COVID-19 symptoms. The symptoms include a fever...
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NOC Awards Leadership Scholarships

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Northern Oklahoma College has awarded Presidential Leadership Scholarships to eight high school seniors that will attend NOC Tonkawa this fall.   Planning to attend NOC Tonkawa in Fall 2020 are Dailyn Emery, Blackwell; Taylor Phillips, Ponca City; Gavin Riddle, Pond Creek-Hunter; Kassidy Williamson, Tonkawa; and Ty Scherman, Frontier.   Each student’s...

Osage Nation receiving $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money

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The Osage News is reporting that the Osage Nation has been awarded $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money.The relief money comes from the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the Paycheck Protection Program application, IF the Osage Nation decides to use the money for...

Sen. Lankford hosting virtual conference call Wednesday

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Senator James Lankford invites local businesses to join him for a virtual conference call Wednesday afternoon, as he shares about federal programs relative to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically how they apply to Ponca City.Lankford will open with a 10 minute update, and spend about 30 minutes answering questions...
https://www.noc.edu/

Shop local and save receipts to win chamber bucks

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When you shop local in Ponca City, remember to save our receipts! And then, once the Ponca City Chamber is able to re-open their office, you can drop them off for a chance to win Chamber Bucks.   On Monday June 1, Rich Cantillon and his staff will draw from...

Elective surgeries in Oklahoma allowed to continue on Friday

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Effective this Friday, it’s a ‘go’ for elective surgeries in Oklahoma, provided medical providers and facilities have enough PPE available. This includes minor medical procedures and non-emergency dental procedures, and comes in an amended executive order from Governor Kevin Stitt.  The order also shields health care workers from civil lawsuits...
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NOC’s Demaree King signs with Jacksonville State

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 Northern Oklahoma College Maverick Demaree King signed with Jacksonville State last week.   King is a sophomore guard from Tulsa.  He averaged 19.5 points and 4.7 assists in leading then Mavericks to a 28-4 record and a berth in the NJCAA National Tournament.   "I'm very proud of Demaree for his...

Body of missing woman found inside rodeo grounds

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On Saturday April 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., after Ponca City Police receiving additional information, the body of Sheila Jane Strong, 35, was found inside the 101 rodeo grounds.  She was found deceased by investigators.  The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office was called in to investigate and her next of kin has been notified.On Tuesday...
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