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Kay County sees increase with 20 new COVID-19 cases, 1,164 new cases statewide

Tuesday, September 22

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,164 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Sept. 22. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 79,072 COVID-19 cases as 12,628 cases are active.A total of 14 additional virus-related deaths were reported Tuesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 962. None of... Read More.

NCOAC holds Chair-ity Event auction Oct. 1

Tuesday, September 22

The North Central Oklahoma Arts Council is holding their annual Chair-ity Event art auction Thursday, Oct. 1 at Centennial Park, 301 East Grand in Tonkawa. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m. on chairs and pottery items. Jewelry, paintings, and bracelets will also be available for sale. The auction closes 10 minutes... Read More.

Voters Should Apply Early for Absentee Ballots

Tuesday, September 22

Voters in Kay County who wan to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the Statewide General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27th Howard urged... Read More.

Oct. 9 is last day to apply for voter registration

Tuesday, September 22

Friday, October 9, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 3, Statewide General Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least... Read More.

Dr. Nikole Hicks named NOC Nursing Division Chair

Tuesday, September 22

Northern Oklahoma College has hired Dr. Nikole Hicks as the Nursing Division Chair. Dr. Hicks has over thirty years of experience in nursing, including clinical, education, and supervisory/management roles, clinical expertise in maternal/child, adult health, and perinatal education. She has over 20 years of experience in academic nursing education, including... Read More.

Census deadline approaching Sept. 30

Tuesday, September 22

The deadline to fill out the 2020 U.S. Census is just days away on Sept. 30.Take the time to fill out your census! It is money for greater things in our community.The Constitution mandates that the country counts its population once every 10 years. The 2020 Census will mark... Read More.

PCPS Students Learning About Different Cultures

Monday, September 21

This school year the Ponca City Public School District provided families with three learning options. These three options included: Option One-Traditional School, Option 2-Virtual Learning (while students in 6th-12th grade were provided with the opportunity to participate in activities such as Band, Orchestra, and Sports), or Option 3-The complete virtual... Read More.

OSDH reporting 1,101 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths and 474 recoveries for Monday

Monday, September 21

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,101 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Sept. 20. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 77,908 cases as 12,019 cases are active.Two additional virus-related deaths were documented Monday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 948. One was an Oklahoma County female... Read More.

NOC hosting ACT Prep Workshop Wednesday

Monday, September 21

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting an ACT Prep Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 30. The workshop will be held at the Renfro Center on the Tonkawa campus with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Cost for the workshop is $20, the deadline for registration is Monday, Sept. 28. Guiding the workshop is... Read More.

PCPS has 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Sunday, Sept. 20

Sunday, September 20

The following is a letter from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott for Sunday, Sept. 20. So far, PCPS has 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases.Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members:Below you will find the weekly update informing our public of the COVID-19 positive cases and quarantined, close contact... Read More.