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Residential Autumn leaf collection continues until February

Thursday, January 14

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection has begun and will end on February 5, 2021.The City is asking residents who wish to have their leaves removed to please follow these guidelines: • Bagged leaves, placed in the regular refuse collection area, will be collected free of charge.... Read More.

Oklahoma State Department of Health provides COVID-19 vaccine information

Thursday, January 14

You can register for a vaccination appointment using the link: https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/ Complete the entire form, select an available appointment date and time, and submit the form. You will be notified by email confirming your appointment.Is the vaccine safe? Yes, the vaccines that will be available to Oklahomans are... Read More.

Ponca City School Board Leaders Honored

Wednesday, January 13

January is National School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school Board Members for their dedication to children and schools.Ponca City Public School Board Members were honored at their January 11, 2021 meeting. They were presented with... Read More.

3,907 COVID-19 cases, 44 deaths and 4,746 recoveries reported for Oklahoma on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 13

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,907 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, January 13. Oklahoma's seen 341,364 COVID-19 cases overall as 39,141 cases are active.A total of 44 virus-related deaths were documented on Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,848. This includes an Osage County... Read More.

Ponca City Animal Control relocating to new facility

Wednesday, January 13

Ponca City Animal Control will be relocating to the new facility that was recently completed at 705 E. Hubbard Rd. The current Animal Control center will close at noon on Friday (January 15th) so that all communication equipment and computers etc. can be relocated. Monday January 18th is Martin... Read More.

Ponca City School Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Ward Seat #4

Wednesday, January 13

The Ponca City Public Schools’ Board of Education is seeking applicants for a recent vacancy on Board Ward Seat #4. Oklahoma law states that when a vacancy occurs, the board has 60 days to appoint someone to fill the position or call for a special election to fill the... Read More.

PCPS Follow-up to Governor’s New Quarantine Guidelines

Tuesday, January 12

PCPS Families, The announcement from Governor Stitt’s press release regarding a possible change in quarantines was new information for all of us. Schools had no notice or no warning this announcement was coming. We have no written guidance from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, and we will make no changes to... Read More.

Oklahoma sees over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, death toll rises by 29

Tuesday, January 12

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,210 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, January 12. Oklahoma's seen 337,457 COVID-19 cases overall as 40,024 cases are active.A total of 29 virus-related deaths were documented on Tuesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,804. This includes one each for... Read More.

Ponca City High School Transitioning to Distance Learning

Tuesday, January 12

Ponca City Senior High School will transition to Distance Learning on Wednesday, January 13 through Friday, January 22. Due to COVID-19, we do not have enough staff to effectively and safely supervise the campus to provide in-person instruction. Scheduled activities will continue as long as the activity group is not in quarantine. Staff, who... Read More.

Stillwater Public Library awarded grant for stress-reduction programming to begin Feb. 2

Tuesday, January 12

(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / January 11, 2021) – Stillwater Public Library has received $9,000 to provide programming addressing ways to reduce stress. With the grant awarded by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, librarians planned two programs taking place February through May. “Community Conversations,” a community... Read More.