Ponca Post

Upcoming October Bond Election Discussed

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

Members of the Ponca City community, bringing multiple interests to the table, were invited to two different meetings this week to discuss the school’s upcoming bond election on Tuesday, Oct. 12. This seven-year $49.7 million bond project, with an additional $10 million of CARES funds, will allow...

City of Tonkawa notifying Commercial Customers about New Trash Service Rates

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

The City of Tonkawa has mailed letters to all Commercial Customers for the New Trash Service Rates.The city asks Commercial Customers to please review the new Trash Service Rates, then please select the type of Trash Service and...

Newkirk Fire Department responds to train fire Saturday

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

Newkirk Firefighters responded to a report of a train on fire traveling north through Newkirk Saturday night. The Newkirk Fire Department was notified about the burning train at around 9:09 p.m. Deputies were able to get the train stopped north of Home Road. Fortunately, the train was stopped in a good position where NFD could...

Kay County “Public Health on the Go” Mobile Unit visiting Newkirk today

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

Newkirk, OK has recently been chosen as a site for the Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” outreach initiative.The Oklahoma State Department of Health recently mobilized a fleet of wellness units and vans to help provide “gap” public health services in...

OSDH reports over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,851 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, August 20.

Ponca City Parks and Recreation hosting 1st annual Ponca City Senior Games

Friday, August 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City Parks and Recreation is hosting the 1st annual Ponca City Senior Games. The Games are scheduled to take place Sept 30th-Oct 3rd and are for participants 50 years or better (as of December 31, 2021). This Olympic style event includes competitions in fitness, swimming, basketball, pickleball, golf and more. These games will be...

Heat advisory for Osage County and northeast Oklahoma

Friday, August 20 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for sections of northeast Oklahoma from noon today until 7 p.m. this evening. Counties included in the advisory are Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers-Mayes, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Muskogee and McIntosh. Heat index values 105 to 110 expected across the advised area. The combination...

PCPS uveils new message going into the school year

Friday, August 20 by Lyman James

The following is a message from Ponca City Public Schools. Back-to-school assemblies were held Friday and Monday mornings for all certified and support staff personnel from Ponca City Public Schools.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I know I don’t have to...

Survey up for City of Ponca City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Friday, August 20 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City is updating their Hazard Mitigation Plan to continue to recognize and meet those dangers, but the city needs your help. Please follow the link below or use your smartphone to scan the QR code and take about 5 minutes to complete a...