Ponca Post

Second Half Taxes In Kay County Due Before April 1

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

Kay County Treasurer Christy Kennedy would like to remind people tax payers that the 2nd half of their taxes are due before April 1 and that paying online with eCheck is free at kaycounty.org. Taxpayers should mail in their second half payments with the middle portion of their original tax statement. Two envelops... Read More.

Friday Final Day To Apply For April Elections

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

Friday, March 8, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 2, Ponca City, Frontier and Shidler School Districts Elections. This also applies for the Braman, Blackwell, Newkirk and Tonkawa Municipal Special Elections in Kay County. Those who are United States Citizens and... Read More.

Board Reccomending New Zoning Changes

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

The Planning Commission Advisory Board voted Tuesday to recommend a zoning change to the City Commission for the corner of Prospect Avenue and Union Street. The measure was prompted by a request from a local applicant to place a medical marijuana dispensary at 109 West Prospect Avenue inside a residential property that formerly housed... Read More.

Former PTC Administrator Placed On Leave Following Investigation

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

A former Pioneer Technology Center Superintendent is being placed on administrative leave at an Arizona school pending a state investigation.According to Ponca City News, Dr. Sally Downey was hired as an assistant superintendent at PTC in 1993. where she was later named superintendent in 1997. Downey quit her post in 2000 following a dispute... Read More.

OBI Presenting Bigfoot-Themed Blood Drives

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

You've heard about the legendary Bigfoot. Now he is stomping his way through blood drives in Oklahoma.Healthy adults, age sixteen and up, can give blood at one of the following Bigfoot-themed drives with Oklahoma Blood Institute*: Kanza Health Center, 3151 E. River Rd. in Newkirk; Thursday, March 14th, from 9am to 1pm AllianceHealth... Read More.

Leadership Blackwell And Ponca City Programs Visit Oklahoma State Capitol

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

The Leadership Programs for both Blackwell and Ponca City had quite the week as they have gotten to visit the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. Leadership Blackwell also had the opportunity to meet Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as pictured below. During the visit on Tuesday, Leadership Blackwell Coordinator Lea Ann Bechtel presented Governor Stitt with a Barn... Read More.

City Of Newkirk Receives Grant To Build New Path

Wednesday, March 6 by Lyman James

The plans to build a pedestrian and bicycle path that would encompass most of Newkirk will receive part of $7.5 million in federal funds aimed to boost non-motorized travel in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the $7.5 million for 21 local projects in the Newkirk area as a part of the Transportation Alternatives... Read More.

Newkirk Plans For Amphitheater Are Good To Go

Tuesday, March 5 by Lyman James

The Kay County Commission gave the green light for a grass-roots effort to construct an amphitheater on the south lawn of the courthouse in Newkirk.The commission approved the measure unanimously during its regular meeting on Monday morning. Representatives of Newkirk Main Street and the Amphitheater's advisory board were present at the meeting. Project advocate... Read More.

City Of Blackwell Accepting Applications For Firefighter/EMS Positions

Tuesday, March 5 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell is currently accepting applications for entry level firefighter/EMT. The minimum job requirements are posted below.Must be between the ages of 18 and 45 Must have High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License Nationally EMT or higher Paramedic preferred Capable of passing Oklahoma State Firefighter Pension Physical**Nationally Registry Certification... Read More.

Kay County Students Make It To OSU Honor Roll

Tuesday, March 5 by Lyman James

A total of 6,700 students made the Oklahoma State University Honor Roll for the 2018 fall semester, which also included 2,747 students named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an "A" grade in all their courses. Full-time undergraduate students who completed 12 or more hours with a 4.0 GPA made the President's Honor... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street To Hold Retail Meeting

Monday, March 4 by Lyman James

The city of Newkirk is filled with different retail establishments. From grocery and convenience stores to auto parts and farm and ranch establishments. Newkirk Main Street would like to enhance the retail atmosphere and with a new retail analysis to document, they are inviting the public to a special meeting to address retail at... Read More.

PCPS Aware Of Dangerous Momo Challenge

Monday, March 4 by Lyman James

From Ponca City Public Schools:ALERT!!! DANGEROUS SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGEIt has come to our attention at Ponca City Public Schools that there is a dangerous social media challenge making the rounds. It is called the Momo Challenge. The Momo Challenge may pop up on Facebook, YouTube, Kids YouTube, or other social media platforms. Momo has... Read More.