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Newkirk First Responders looking for support through OBI blood drive

Wednesday, June 24 by Lyman James

June 23, 2020 – Newkirk’s first responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Oklahoma Blood Institute. Those who give at the Boots & Badges blood drive on Friday, July 10th, will provide blood needed to save local lives, such as those that firefighters and law enforcement officers save every day.Healthy... Read More.

Chad Dillingham honored as retiring NOC regent

Wednesday, June 24 by Lyman James

Outgoing Northern Oklahoma College Regent Chad Dillingham was honored in his final meeting Monday afternoon in Tonkawa at the June NOC Board of Regents meeting. A proclamation was read in his honor celebrating four years of service to NOC. NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans thanked Dillingham for his service at Wednesday’s board of regent... Read More.

Oklahoma with 295 VOVID-19 cases on Tuesday

Tuesday, June 23 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting an additional 295 positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, June 23. The total of cases in Oklahoma is now at 11,028 with 3,140 cases active.Locally, Payne County has 14 new cases, Garfield County has five new cases, Washington and Osage counties both with four new cases, Three... Read More.

One Killed in ATV accident near Hillsdale

Tuesday, June 23 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at 10 p.m. Monday night at the intersection of Hobart Road and Blaine Road, about 3 miles southeast of Hillsdale, OK. in northern Garfield County.Kelly M. Burtrum, 43, of Nash, OK., was driving a 2013 Artic Cat ATV southbound on Hobart Road, approaching a “T” intersection at Blaine Road. The... Read More.

Second Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor employee tests COVID-19 positive

Tuesday, June 23 by Lyman James

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – A second Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor non-direct resident care employee tested positive this week for COVID-19. The employee is in isolation and quarantined at home. “Our top priority continues to be the safety of our residents and staff members,” said Jeanne Gerstenkorn, PMMA’s infection preventionist and vice president for health and... Read More.

Two earthquakes shake Kay and Grant counties Monday

Monday, June 22 by Lyman James

The U.S. Geological Survey Team is reporting two earthquakes that occurred in Kay and Grant counties Monday afternoon.The first was a 2.9 magnitude earthquake that happened at 2:57 p.m. Monday with an epicenter located 6.2 miles ESE of Jefferson, and about 7 miles west of Lamont in southeastern Grant County.The second was a 3.7... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces Plans for Commencement Ceremony on June 26

Monday, June 22 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 will be held on Friday, June 26 at Sullins Stadium. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. A live feed of the graduation will also be provided at https://www.facebook.com/SpeakNowFilmCo/ by Speak Now Productions.Additional precautions are planned for the... Read More.

OSDH reporting 218 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, June 22

Monday, June 22 by Lyman James

The latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Monday, June 22, shows 218 new positive COVID-19 cases to put the overall total of cases for Oklahoma to 10,733. There are 3,085 active cases at this time.For local counties, Payne County has 22 new positive COVID-19 cases, two new cases for Logan,... Read More.

NOC employees earn service awards

Monday, June 22 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College honored each of their employees who met the following service milestones as employees at NOC. Normally, the employees are honored in May of each year but the ceremony was postponed due to Covid-19. The ceremony honoring the employees will be held at a later date. “It is disappointing that we aren’t able to recognize... Read More.