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PTC names September Students of the Month

Wednesday, September 16

Nate Lockert and Julie DeWitt are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) September Students of the Month. Lockert, a senior at Woodland High School, represents the Welding program at PTC. According to his instructor, he has a willingness to help wherever needed and has truly excelled and been a role... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 970 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths and 1,033 recoveries for Wednesday

Wednesday, September 16

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 970 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday. Oklahoma has now seen an overall total of 72,284 COVID-19 cases as 10,334 cases are active.OSDH is reporting an addition 12 virus-related deaths on Wednesday to put the state's death toll at 924. None... Read More.

Extras needed in Blackwell for documentary feature

Wednesday, September 16

The City of Blackwell announced on Facebook that they are teaming up with Ponca City's Speak Now Productions for a documentary feature, and they need YOUR help to recreate a scene from Blackwell's 4th of July Parade.Around 20-30 extras are needed at the Top of Oklahoma Museum on Thursday,... Read More.

Upcoming events cancelled in Stillwater due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, September 16

The City of Stillwater has announced on their Facebook page the cancellation of local events from now until November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 2020 events cancelled are as follows:Mummy and Son Dance Downtown Halloween Festival Breakfast with Santa“We are extremely disappointed that we must cancel these events.... Read More.

Voter Registration today in Blackwell

Wednesday, September 16

As Election Day is right around the corner in early November, a Voter Registration is taking place from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. today at the southwest corner of Main and Doolin in Blackwell, right across the street from Valero.If you'd like to find out more information, please call (405)990-6170.

Start of Ponca City Concert Series pushed back to Spring 2021

Wednesday, September 16

The booking agent for the Ponca City Concert Series has postponed the start of the concert series from Fall 2020 to Spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.You can see updates and upcoming shows when you click here to go to pcconcertseries.org.

Ponca City Public School Board of Education Makes Changes to District COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Tuesday, September 15

At their regular September meeting, the Ponca City Public School Board of Education made changes to District COVID-19 Safety Protocols. The District has Safety Protocol Charts posted on their website at www.pcps.us, “Latest COVID-19 Updates & Return to Learn Information.” Here are the changes that will be reflected on the... Read More.

Installation of fourteen-inch water valve at Sixth and Hartford in Ponca City

Tuesday, September 15

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, City Utility Maintenance will install a 14-inch water valve at the intersection of Sixth Street and Hartford Avenue. Work will start at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to be completed around 12:00 p.m. The area, bounded by Fifth Street and Seventh Street from west to... Read More.

Kay County sees nine new COVID-19 cases, OSDH reporting 1,091 new cases statewide

Tuesday, September 15

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,091 new positive COVID-19 cases statewide for Tuesday, Sept. 15. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 71,314 COVID-19 cases as 10,409 of those cases are active.Seven additional virus-related deaths were reported for Tuesday, putting Oklahoma's death toll at 912.Kay County... Read More.

All PCPS Students Eat For Free

Tuesday, September 15

In an unprecedented move due to the pandemic, the USDA has made school breakfast and lunch available FREE to ALL PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN through December 31, 2020, subject to available USDA funds. Lunch and breakfast will be available FREE EVERYDAY to all students 18 and under –... Read More.