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New COVID-19 text scam going around

Friday, April 17

There is a new COVID-19 related scam that the public should be aware of.Scammers are sending out what appears to be an urgent text telling people about possible exposure to someone with COVID-19. The rest of the message advises victims to self-quarantine and click a link inside the text... Read More.

Cowley College planning for normal face-to-face courses this fall; 24/7 Wi-Fi access available around campus

Friday, April 17

Cowley College in Arkansas City, Ks. remains open and is planning for normal face-to-face course offerings for the fall semester.In the meantime, Cowley College staff and faculty is using technology to assist students in navigating the challenges of distance learning. The school has placed Wi-Fi access at most of... Read More.

Phillips 66 giving money to Ponca City organizations

Friday, April 17

Phillips 66 is giving back to the tune of $3 million to help with relief efforts in the United States and the United Kingdom.Of that total, $50,000 is being split between two Ponca City organizations with $25,000 going to the New Emergency Resource Agency, which provides for families in... Read More.

Ponca City High School Enrollment for 2020-2021 School Year

Thursday, April 16

Ponca City Senior High School is working on completing the spring enrollment process for the 2020-2021 school year. All 9th & 11th grade students will complete enrollment ONLINE. All 11th grade students will have access to enroll April 20-24. All 9th graders will have access to enroll April 27-May 1,... Read More.

Mad Science on FOX 25

Thursday, April 16

For the last several years the Ponca City Public School system has partnered with an organization from Oklahoma City called Mad Science to provide STEM opportunities for our elementary students. These opportunities have included school-wide assemblies, evening student/parent assemblies for the whole family to enjoy, and opportunities for students... Read More.

Sparklight & CableOne assisting communities during the COVID 19 Pandemic

Thursday, April 16

Sparklight and the CableOne family of brands are coming to the aid of Ponca City and other communities they serve with a donation of $150,000 to local food banks, and another $150,000 to the COVID 19 Response efforts of Meals on Wheels.Understanding that, for those of us working... Read More.

One new COVID-19 case in Kay County

Thursday, April 16

As of the 11 a.m. update on Thursday, April 16, The Oklahoma State Department of Health says that one new COVID-19 was documented for Kay County, bringing the county's overall total to 46.New cases were reported in surrounding counties. Garfield County has two new cases bringing their total to... Read More.

Senator Pederson partnering with OBI to host blood drive in Blackwell and four other locations

Thursday, April 16

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that Oklahoma Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, has partnered with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to host five mobile blood drives in his senate district which includes parts of the northwest section of Oklahoma.The first blood drive is scheduled for April 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.... Read More.

Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase Under New Management

Thursday, April 16

Winfield, Kansas--Organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival have announced that Chris Jones, front man for Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, is the new curator of the festival’s long-running NewSong Showcase.Chris Jones, who has several times appeared at Winfield with the Night Drivers, is known as one of the hardest-working... Read More.

PCPS looking at possible later date for graduation ceremony

Thursday, April 16

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. Parents of Seniors,We are going to push back the date of our graduation ceremony in hopes that the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The May 15 Graduation Ceremony will be postponed, but PCPS is planning for a traditional... Read More.