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OSDH reporting 771 new COVID-19 cases, 13 virus-related deaths and 1,126 new recoveries for Thursday

Thursday, September 10

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 771 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Sept. 10. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 66,700 COVID-19 cases, and 9,293 cases are active.In addition to the new COVID-19 cases across Oklahoma, OSDH is also reporting 13 new virus-related deaths to... Read More.

PCPS District to Offer Drive-Through Meals September 14

Thursday, September 10

Distance Learning Practice Day Meals The Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program (CNP) will be providing drive-through meal service to all Ponca City Public School Students on Monday, September 14, 2020.The meals will be located at the same locations of the spring and summer meal service program during the shutdown,... Read More.

Census Deadline Approaching September 30

Thursday, September 10

You can still respond online to the 2020 Census even if you did not receive a letter or paper questionnaire. Go to my2020census.gov and select the link that says, "If you do not have a Census ID, click here." It is located below the Census ID login field.The... Read More.

Ponca City Airport Manager Receives Pioneer Award

Thursday, September 10

Members of the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association awarded Don Nuzum, Airport Manager for the Ponca City Regional Airport, the Pioneer Award for his long-standing work with the association and with airports across Oklahoma. Don is one of the longest serving active airport managers in the association.

Kay Electric Warns Of Phone Scam

Thursday, September 10

Kay Electric Cooperative wants to alert all f their members about a scam that is happening.KEC has been notified by members that they've received calls claiming to be with an electric utility demanding payment or they will be shut off. If you receive one of these calls please hang... Read More.

Ponca City Vs. Ardmore Football Game Cancelled Due To COVID-19

Thursday, September 10

Ponca City Public Schools has been notified as of late Wednesday that the football game that was originally scheduled for September 18 has been cancelled.The cancellation is due to an Ardmore Football player testing positive for COVID-19, resulting in a quarantine of the Ardmore Football team.PCPS will look for... Read More.

Fire hydrant testing in Ponca City begins September 14

Wednesday, September 9

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the southern areas of Ponca City on Monday September 14. This hydrant testing project will last for approximately four weeks, with all hydrants south of Highland Avenue and Lake Road being tested. Maintenance will occur between... Read More.

876 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths and 1,136 new recoveries reported by OSDH Wednesday

Wednesday, September 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 876 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Sept. 9. In addition, Oklahoma has now seen a total of 65,929 COVID-19 cases as 9,661 of those cases remain active.Kay County saw nine new COVID-19 cases, putting the county's stats to 383 cases,... Read More.

OSU Season Opener Pushed Back To Sept. 19

Wednesday, September 9

Oklahoma State’s football game with Tulsa, which was originally slated for this weekend, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19th at Boone Pickens Stadium.Tulsa requested the new date due to COVID 19 protocols and limited practice time for the Golden Hurricane.

Rikki’s Market Featured at PTC

Wednesday, September 9

Robert and Rikki Denton, the owner of Rikki's Market at 2309 Lake Rd in Ponca City, were presented to the 1 Million Cups group hosted at Pioneer Technology Center last Wednesday.The two spoke about building a new business in town and the challenges and success that came with it.... Read More.