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The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday

Wednesday, December 29 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday, December 31, and will RESUME Monday, January 3. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411• Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Friday, December 31, and REOPEN Saturday, January 1. Contact Tim McNew, Solid... Read More.

3,380 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma since Friday

Tuesday, December 28 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 3,380 new COVID-19 cases across the state since Friday, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 697,590.Saturday saw 2,163 new cases, while Sunday and Monday saw 1,217 new cases.There are 13,619 total active cases and that the recent three-day average hospitalizations stand at... Read More.

Kansas woman killed in accident near Oklahoma border

Tuesday, December 28 by Lyman James

A 20-year-old Kansas woman died Sunday after the truck she was riding in smashed into a concrete highway barrier in a rural part of southwest Kansas.The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday along state Highway 1 in Comanche County, which isn’t far from Woods County in northwest Oklahoma.According to... Read More.

Ponca City man in fair condition after accident near Barnsdall

Monday, December 27 by Lyman James

A Ponca City man was involved in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 6:17 p.m. Saturday evening on State Highway 11, north of County Road 2460, two miles north of Barnsdall in Osage County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Dalton Vogele, 22, was driving a 2001 Dodge Ram and towing a horse trailer east... Read More.

Christmas tree recycling opening up in Ponca City

Wednesday, December 22 by Lyman James

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Beginning December 22, 2021, the Christmas Tree Recycling area will be open... Read More.

Free PCA Christmas Dinner Tradition Continues Christmas Day!

Tuesday, December 21 by Lyman James

no PCR tests for COVID-19 will be conducted at the Kay County Health Department this week

Tuesday, December 21 by Lyman James

For the week of December 20, no PCR tests for COVID-19 will be conducted at the Kay County Health Department. This is due to the holiday schedule with the Public Health Lab. PCR tests will resume on December 27.The Kay County Health Department also says that as students go on their holiday break, consider... Read More.

Free hotel rooms and meals for those in need during Christmas

Tuesday, December 21 by Lyman James

If you or someone you know is needing a warm place to stay for Christmas, then The Givers are sponsoring free rooms, to those in need, at The Rose Stone Inn December 24th through the 26th.Christmas Eve (24th) Pizzas will be served at 5 p.m. Coats and supply bags will be handed out at... Read More.

Water to be off on Ash from Hartford to Prospect Wednesday morning

Tuesday, December 21 by Lyman James

On Wednesday, December 22nd the water will be off on Ash from Hartford to Prospect from 8:00am-10:00am. The Water Department is replacing a valve on the main.

Neighbors rescue mother and kids from burning home

Monday, December 20 by Lyman James

KWTV-News 9 in Oklahoma City reports that two neighbors are being credited for saving the life of a mother and her kids who became trapped in their home that caught fire.Ponca City firefighters responded to the home in the 800 block of Elm Street around 1:15p.m. Sunday.Before firefighters arrived, renter Beulah Ingram said she... Read More.

City Commission approves contract with Evans and Associates for street improvement project

Monday, December 20 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City Commission recently approved a contract with Evans and Associates for a street improvement project in the amount of $138,763.00.This is a project to mill and overlay two city streets, 1) South Avenue beginning at a point 235 feet east of 14th Street and extending east to a point 610... Read More.

City of Ponca City will observe Thursday and Friday as City Holidays

Monday, December 20 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24 as City Holidays:• Ponca City Library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, and will REOPEN Monday, December 27. • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, December 23, or Friday, December 24, and will RESUME Monday, December 27. •... Read More.