Ponca Post

Red Cross blood drive in Blackwell today

Tuesday, April 14 by Lyman James

The American Red Cross is having a blood drive today, April 14, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Blackwell Fairgrounds & Events Center at 800 S. Main St. in Blackwell.Give the gift of life during this time when blood is needed!Whole Blood Donation Donation frequency: Every 56 days* You must be in good health... Read More.

Ponca City Police Chief warns of scammers during COVID-19 scare

Tuesday, April 14 by Lyman James

Chief Don Bohon of the Ponca City Police Department warns that many scammers are using the COVID-19 scare to attempt to gain access to your personal information and money.Bohon says "unscrupulous people" are using scams that focus on taxes and the IRS, social security, contests and sweepstakes. He says other scams appear to be... Read More.

More people requesting absentee ballots for scheduled June election

Tuesday, April 14 by Lyman James

With stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines from COVID-19 has come a spike in requests for absentee ballots. Voters are encouraged to call the Kay County Election Board for absentee voting, so that voters may mail-in their ballots this summer, with elections currently scheduled for June 30.The Election Board can be reached at P.O.... Read More.

2020 CENSUS CONTINUES

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

Have you been counted? Don't forget that COVID-19 is not stopping the 2020 U.S. Census. For the first time ever, you can fill out the U.S. Census online at https://my2020census.gov/. Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed out postcards with a code for residents to fill out the census online. If you don't have... Read More.

Ponca City Recycle Center currently closed

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

Due to the state of emergency proclaimed for the COVID-19 situation, Ponca City Recycling Center is currently closed and will remain closed through the month of April. Supported Community Lifestyles, the company that operates the recycling center, will evaluate the situation at the end of this month and decide when to reopen the center.... Read More.

Fourth Kay County resident dies from COVID-19

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department released their daily update at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13, with information showing that a fourth person in Kay County has died due to the coronavirus. The person was a man in the age 65 and older group. As for positive cases reported dating back to March, Kay County... Read More.

Prepare For A Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

The application process will primarily be through an online portal with your bank and should be very fast (days). If there are potential conflicts, your application will likely enter an 'exception' process - which may involve a lot more time - in a manual process, so preparation is important. Talk to your CPA.... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber closed, no meetings until at least May 1

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce remains closed for April, but they will have one staff person at the office Monday - Friday to answer any phone calls. The phone number for the Ponca City Chamber is (580) 765-4400. And for the safety of their Members and Citizens of Ponca City, due to the... Read More.

PCPS April 12 COVID-19 & Continuous Learning Update

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

West Middle School, East Middle School, and Po-Hi Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the weeks of April 13 and April 20 are scheduled for Monday, April 13 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 10:00 AM on Monday, April 13. If you... Read More.

NOC summer courses moved online

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College summer classes will move to online and distance learning following its decision to shift classes for the current semester. “Summer classes will still be offered; however, the format of some of these courses will be changing to continue to accommodate CDC guidelines for social distancing,” said Dr. Pam Stinson, Vice President for... Read More.

Two new COVID-19 cases in Grant and Kay counties, Oklahoma up to 1,868 positive cases since testing started

Saturday, April 11 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported up to 1,868 positive cases in Oklahoma dating back to when testing began in March.Locally, Kay County has one new COVID-19 case to bring the total of positive cases to 42, Grant County is up from 1 to 2, Garfield... Read More.

Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce extends state of emergency in Stillwater

Friday, April 10 by Lyman James

The following is a press release from the city of Stillwater. (STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / April 10, 2020) – Mayor Will Joyce issued a proclamation today extending the state of emergency in Stillwater for COVID-19 until April 30 at 11:59 p.m.The April 10 proclamation extends previous federal, state and local proclamations concerning the shelter-in-place order; closing... Read More.