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Oklahoma COVID-19 cases at 481, no new cases for Kay County

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released details Monday morning that there are now 481 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma.A total of 153 Oklahomans have been hospitalized, and 17 have died from the virus (4 in Oklahoma County, 1 in Pawnee County, 1 in Sequoyah County, 3 in Tulsa County, 1...

Gov. Stitt requires self-quarantine for travelers from six states

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Sunday issued another amendment to the state's coronavirus executive order that requires travelers from six states to self-quarantine for 14 days and issues protections for health care workers and vulnerable populations. According to a news release, travelers entering Oklahoma from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Louisiana and Washington state...

OSU student tests positive for COVID-19

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

Officials with Oklahoma State University in Stillwater confirmed Sunday evening that a student on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the university, people who may have been in close contact with the person previously were contacted and provided information on next steps for screening and self-quarantine, if necessary.

Kansas man involved in Grant County accident, alcohol believed to be the cause

Sunday, March 29 by Lyman James

A Caldwell, Ks. man was involved in a personal injury collision at 4:35 p.m. Saturday afternoon on U.S. 60 and County Road 1050, eastbound, approximately one-half mile south of Lamont in Grant County.Charles C. Sparks, 57, was driving a 1994 GMC Sierra eastbound on U.S. 60 when he departed the roadway to the right,...

20 COVID-19 cases now in Kay County, 429 statewide as of Sunday

Sunday, March 29 by Lyman James

As of Sunday morning, there are now 429 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 1,205 cases have also showed as negative, and 140 Oklahomans have been hospitalized.There are two new reported cases of COVID-19 in Kay County as of Sunday bringing...

COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma now at 377, Kay County at 18

Saturday, March 28 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the state of Oklahoma now has a total of 377 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Kay County made a small jump from 17 to 18 cases on Saturday. As for area counties, Noble and Logan each remain with 3 cases, Osage County reports a new case since Friday and...

CENSUS DAY IS APRIL 1

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

By now, most households in Ponca City should have received at least one invitation to respond to the 2020 Census. Responding to the census is important, because it helps determine funding for key public services in our community such as schools, hospitals and healthcare, roads, and bridges, as well as emergency and...

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Department Receiving Thank You Gifts from Students

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

From Ponca City Public Schools: Thank you to our amazing Child Nutrition Team for serving 901 meals today! According to PCPS Child Nutrition Assistant Director Liz Glaser, “We have received hand-drawn thank you notes, and one student asked if they could have some macaroni and cheese. The families we have been serving are so...

322 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, 17 now in Kay County

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their latest update on COVID-19 cases as of Friday, March 27.There are now 322 COVID-19 cases statewide, a jump from 248 on Thursday. Oklahoma County has the most cases with 92 documented.Kay county made the jump from 11 on Thursday to 17 COVID-19 cases. For area counties...

Playground equipment now closed at all Blackwell parks

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell made the announcement Friday morning that ALL Blackwell parks' playground equipment are CLOSED from play and off-limits as of today, March 27, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The walking trails at the Blackwell parks will remain open, and the City encourages walking and exercise, with the practice of safe social...

Ponca City releases COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

Due to Governor Stitt’s Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Marland Mansion & Estate, Marland’s Grand Home, Library, Utility Billing Office, Senior Center, and RecPlex will remain closed through Thursday, April 16.

Oklahoma Blood Institute Urges Healthy Adults to Give Blood April 3rd through April 10th

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

March 23, 2020 ─ Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t wait. Blood donation is safe and critical to preventing a blood shortage. Local patients need life-saving blood now more than ever.