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Kay County Health Department continuing with drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

The Kay County Health Department is continuing with having their drive-thru testing site open Monday-Friday by appointment only.Their phone number is 580-762-1641. COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only. Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for the vulnerable population and those showing COVID-19 symptoms.... Read More.

NOC Awards Leadership Scholarships

Northern Oklahoma College has awarded Presidential Leadership Scholarships to eight high school seniors that will attend NOC Tonkawa this fall.   Planning to attend NOC Tonkawa in Fall 2020 are Dailyn Emery, Blackwell; Taylor Phillips, Ponca City; Gavin Riddle, Pond Creek-Hunter; Kassidy Williamson, Tonkawa; and Ty Scherman, Frontier.   Each student’s scholarship... Read More.

Osage Nation receiving $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money

The Osage News is reporting that the Osage Nation has been awarded $5.1 million in Coronavirus relief money.The relief money comes from the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the Paycheck Protection Program application, IF the Osage Nation decides... Read More.
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Sen. Lankford hosting virtual conference call Wednesday

Senator James Lankford invites local businesses to join him for a virtual conference call Wednesday afternoon, as he shares about federal programs relative to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically how they apply to Ponca City.Lankford will open with a 10 minute update, and spend about 30 minutes answering... Read More.

Shop local and save receipts to win chamber bucks

When you shop local in Ponca City, remember to save our receipts! And then, once the Ponca City Chamber is able to re-open their office, you can drop them off for a chance to win Chamber Bucks.   On Monday June 1, Rich Cantillon and his staff will draw... Read More.
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Elective surgeries in Oklahoma allowed to continue on Friday

Effective this Friday, it’s a ‘go’ for elective surgeries in Oklahoma, provided medical providers and facilities have enough PPE available. This includes minor medical procedures and non-emergency dental procedures, and comes in an amended executive order from Governor Kevin Stitt.  The order also shields health care workers from civil... Read More.

NOC’s Demaree King signs with Jacksonville State

 Northern Oklahoma College Maverick Demaree King signed with Jacksonville State last week.   King is a sophomore guard from Tulsa.  He averaged 19.5 points and 4.7 assists in leading then Mavericks to a 28-4 record and a berth in the NJCAA National Tournament.   "I'm very proud of Demaree for his signing,... Read More.

Body of missing woman found inside rodeo grounds

On Saturday April 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., after Ponca City Police receiving additional information, the body of Sheila Jane Strong, 35, was found inside the 101 rodeo grounds.  She was found deceased by investigators.  The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office was called in to investigate and her next of... Read More.
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NOC’s Carlee Murray signs with NWOSU

Northern Oklahoma College sophomore Carlee Murray signed with Northwestern Oklahoma State University this past week.   The Granite, Oklahoma, native averaged 6.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in 2019-20.   "Carlee has been a pleasure to work with for two years," said NOC Lady Mavs head coach Greg Krause.  "She... Read More.

Blackwell City Mayor announces Small Business Forgivable Loan Program

Blackwell City Mayor T.J. Greenfield announced in a Facebook video on Friday that a new program has been approved a Small Business Forgivable Loan Program to provide forgivable loan amount money to small business owners in Blackwell.Those two amounts will be $1,500 and $2,500. $62,500 is available through this... Read More.
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