Oklahoma COVID-19 update for July 12

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported more than 1,200 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. 384 is Monday's 7-day rolling average for the state's daily number of new cases as the Delta variant has become the more dominant.The CDC reports that overall, Oklahoma has seen 461,293 COVID-19 cases... Read More.
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Arkansas City man killed in accident north of Newkirk Saturday

An Arkansas City, Kansas man was killed in a one-vehicle accident just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning on U.S. 77 and State Line Road, about 7.5 miles north of Newkirk in Kay County.According to KFOR-TV, Andrew Banta, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol,... Read More.

Ponca City man survives fatal accident at Lake Texoma

One Ponca City man was involved in a collision on Lake Texoma in Marshall County around 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning.According to The Duncan Banner and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision happened between Wood Island and Sanders Island View area.Clifford Eugene Hines, 67, was driving a 1999 Falcon Striper... Read More.
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Ponca City Energy takes first place at OMA Electric Safety Competition

The Oklahoma Municipal Alliance recently sent out a congratulations to Ponca City Energy who placed first at the OMA Annual Electric Safety Competition in Oklahoma in the category for cities with a population over 10,000.The crew delivered a perfect safety record for 2020. The utility’s personnel went the year... Read More.

Ponca City Parks and Recreation developing tree farm

The Ponca City Parks and Recreation Is very excited to be developing their very own tree farm in Ponca City! They are going to replace the urban forest at a fraction of the cost of buying mature trees! Ponca City Parks and Recreation wants to give a huge thanks... Read More.

Head Country Inc. acquired by Old World Spices and Seasonings

Manufacturer Old World Spices and Seasonings announced this week announced that it has acquired Head Country Inc. Posted below are details from the Old World Spices and Seasonings Facebook Page.The partnership consolidates excellence in the BBQ space, making a broader range of choices in dry seasonings and BBQ sauces... Read More.
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Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year

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 vaccines will also be available for students age 12 and... Read More.

Kaw Job Fair Today at City Central

Your brighter future starts tomorrow at a special Job Fair for Kaw Nation of Oklahoma and Kaw Gaming Incorporated.  Today from 10am ‘til 4pm, stop by City Central at 400 East Central in Ponca City to learn about exciting career opportunities that offer generous tiered paid time off, 100%... Read More.

Ponca City Library changing to new software

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 and checking in books in the... Read More.