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Ponca City COVID-19 Response Update For Monday, March 23

Tuesday, March 24 by Lyman James

Due to the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Ponca City Recycling Drop Off Center will be closed starting Tuesday, March 24 until further notice, and the Curbside Recyclables Pick Up Service...

Governor Stitt announces mobile testing site to be set up in Ponca City

Monday, March 23 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt made the announcement Sunday that they expect to have four mobile testing sites across the state set up this week. They'll be located in Ponca City, Tulsa, OKC, and McAlester. EDIT: Location is unknown at this time. We will update once we learn more.Kay County has 4 documented cases of...

Arkansas Man Involved In Kay County Accident Saturday

Monday, March 23 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred at 1:06 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, on Interstate 35 northbound at mile marker 228.5 approximately 1.3 miles southwest of Braman in Kay County.John Walker, 72, of Russellville, Arkansas was driving a 2006 Nissan Sentra northbound on I-35 when he departed the roadway to the left, striking a guardrail...

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program Providing Meals for Children Ages 1-18

Friday, March 20 by Lyman James

Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, the Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program will be providing pre-packaged grab and go meals at no cost for children ages 1-18. The meals will be available from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday at the following sites: Ponca City Senior High School (5th Street parking lot)West Middle SchoolGarfield...

Third COVID-19 Case Documented For Kay County

Friday, March 20 by Lyman James

The state of Oklahoma has 49 documented cases of COVID-19 as of late Friday morning. There is also now a third COVID-19 case reported for Kay County.Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater (Payne County) reported that a patient has the Coronavirus, and the release said that the virus originated from Kay County. Stillwater Medical Center...

Ponca City Utility Office Currently Closed

Friday, March 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Utility Billing Office is currently closed to the public, but they are answering phone calls and will be able to work with customers that call at (580)767-0311.If you need to make a payment, please call the phone number mentioned to pay over the phone. There is a drop box located on...

NOC goes to on-line courses the remainder of the semester

Friday, March 20 by Lyman James

As Northern Oklahoma College continues to work together during this challenging time to make informed decisions to protect the entire NOC campus community and do its part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To echo what others have said; nothing is more important than the health and well-being of the NOC family. ...

City of Ponca City COVID-19 Response Update For Thursday, March 19

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Due to the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Ponca City Library will be closed through Tuesday, March 31. The RecPlex is offering virtual fitness programs and the Ponca City Library is offering a virtual Story Time reading...

Cowley County District Court Clerk’s Offices Closing Friday

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Effective Friday March 20, 2020 in accordance with Kansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020- PR-016 the courts of the 19th Judicial District will be closed with the exception of any court proceedings that are deemed to be an emergency pursuant to the Supreme Court Order. These include limited hearings in criminal matters such as conducting first appearances...

Ponca City Chamber Announces New Retail Promotion

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

In an effort to be proactive during this difficult time for retail business the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce announces a new retail promotion.From now until April 15th Shop Ponca City and then bring your receipts in to the Chamber Office located at 5th and Grand with your name and phone number on the...

NOC Gala XXV Postponed

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Out of respect for the health and safety of our community, and following CDC guidelines of halting gatherings of 10 or more, Northern Oklahoma College has made the decision to postpone this year's Annual Gala previously scheduled on April 26, 2020, and is considering options for rescheduling. NOC President Cheryl...

Save the Humans! Give Blood

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

March 4, 2020 ─ Save the humans! Extra terrestrials are landing at a local blood drive. Oklahoma Blood Institute will hold a blood drive with AllianceHealth Ponca City on Thursday, March 26th, from 10am to 4pm at AllianceHealth Ponca City, 1900 N. 14th. Blood donors will receive a free, limited...