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Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year

Thursday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (Tdap, HPV, & MCV).For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer...

Ponca City Library changing to new software

Wednesday, July 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Library will be changing to a new software and public catalog interface next week.Beginning Friday, July 9 there will be an interruption of downloading electronic resources and placing holds from home.From Friday through Wednesday, the library will be handling checkouts...

Nine people involved in accident in Kildare

Tuesday, July 6 by Lyman James

Nine people were involved in a two-vehicle accident that occurred just after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Kildare Road and Pecan Road in Kildare.One person was airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, and four were sent to Alliance Health in Ponca City.A total of five ambulance crews responded to...

Ponca City Regional Airport Runway Dedication set for Friday

Tuesday, July 6 by Lyman James

You're invited to join the City of Ponca City for the airport celebration of the summer!The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and the City of Ponca City welcome Gov. Kevin Stitt and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and other officials as they celebrate the Ponca City Regional Airport Runway Dedication on Friday, July 9,...

City of Ponca City to observe Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 5

Thursday, July 1 by Lyman James

CITY OF PONCA CITY TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, JULY 5Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 5 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 6. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.

Phone lines down for KSO and Detention Center

Thursday, July 1 by Lyman James

The phone lines to the Kay County Sheriff’s Office and the Detention Center are currently not working. Dial 911 if there is an emergency or contact your local municipal law enforcement agency and they will contact the Sheriff’s Office.

OSDH COVID-19 Update For Tuesday, June 29

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 85 new COVID-19 cases and two provisional deaths statewide for Tuesday.Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 457,575 COVID-19 CDC cases, 8,600 provisional deaths and 26,806 hospitalizations. The latest data shows that there are 1,505 active COVID-19 cases in the state.Out of the 1,505 active COVID-19 cases,...

Tonkawa Elementary Now Hiring

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Elementary is looking for a special education paraprofessional who wants to work closely with students who have special needs to help them grow and learn.This person will have daily support provided by the special education teacher and classroom teachers.Apply at:

Amtrak proposing expansion of Heartland Flyer line

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

Amtrak is proposing an expansion of the Heartland Flyer line, the passenger rail service running between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas, since 1999.The proposal would increase the number of daily round trips between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth...

Ponca City Board Of Commissioners Regular Session Held June 28

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 28, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City...

June 30 is last day to enroll for Oklahoma Promise

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

June 30 is the last day to enroll in a popular Oklahoma scholarship program for students who just completed eighth, ninth or 10th grade called Oklahoma Promise. This scholarship program allows high school students (from families whose annual income is $55,000 or less) the opportunity to earn...

GoFundMe set up for family of Morrison teen killed in accident Friday

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

Following the death of a Morrison teen, the family has set up a way for people to donate.Madicyn Lewis was pronounced dead at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City after an accident Friday night east of Perry. A GoFundMe page has been set up to donate towards the family.If you'd like to donate, The GoFundMe...