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USDA Waives Requirements for Grab-n-Go Meals

Friday, March 27

The United States Department of Agriculture has waived the requirement that each child must be in the vehicle or walk-up to receive a grab-and-go meal. This waiver goes into effect IMMEDIATELY, so meals may be collected without the child in the car beginning Friday, March 27. If you have someone in... Read More.

PCPS cancels upcoming prom

Friday, March 27

The Ponca City High School Junior/Senior Prom scheduled for April 18 has been canceled. Currently, we cannot determine a safe time frame to reschedule, so it is impossible to confirm a definite date. However, the District is willing to explore other possible options, which comply with CDC Regulations, IF approval is received... Read More.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Kay County rises to 11

Thursday, March 26

As of 11 a.m. Thursday morning, there are 11 documented cases of COVID-19 in Kay County. Oklahoma State Health Department says that there are now 248 casesof COVID-19 reported statewide.Seven Oklahomans have died from the virus. Two of which were in Oklahoma County as of recent and one in... Read More.

Governor Expands List of Essential Businesses

Thursday, March 26

The following is the Executive Department Amended Executive Memorandum 2020-01 filed by the office of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on March 25, 2020: Click here for a link to official document and click here for the federal list.On March 25, 2020, the 164th case of a novel... Read More.

PCPS March 25 COVID-19 Update

Thursday, March 26

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools on Wednesday. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community,Today, we learned that Oklahoma students will not return to the classroom for the remainder of the current school year, following a vote by the State Board of Education. Instead, districts, including Ponca City... Read More.

U.S. Attorney’s Office warning of COVID-19 fraud schemes

Thursday, March 26

The United States Attorney’s Office is warning the public to be aware of fraud schemes seeking to exploit the COVID-19 crisis.Scammers have already devised several methods, including fraudulent websites, contacting people by phone and email, and posting disinformation on social media platforms. Scams involve treatment schemes, fake charities, even... Read More.

All Oklahoma Tribes Close Casinos Temporarily

Thursday, March 26

Officials with the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association confirmed on Monday that all of its tribal members have closed their casinos temporarily. Although they are independent sovereign nations, each tribe is united under the common purpose of preserving the public health.

Blackwell Dentistry Limiting Service

Thursday, March 26

Dr. Aaron Neale and Blackwell Dentistry have made a decision to limit services to emergency dental treatments until April 20th due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The staff will be performing treatments in emergency cases to help alleviate the burden that dental emergencies would place on local hospitals. All full... Read More.

School buildings in Oklahoma closed for remainder of year, new learning idea implemented

Thursday, March 26

The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted 7-0 Wednesday to keep school buildings closed and to implement distance learning plans for the remainder of school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Learning will still continue as they are looking into distance learning online beginning April 6. For the graduating class... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street Designb Committee Seeking Donations

Thursday, March 26

The Newkirk Main Street design committee is seeking donations of historic items or baked goods. While those items are preferred, gift certificates for goods or services are also welcome. All proceeds benefit NMS design grants. Drop off between noon and 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the NMS office,... Read More.