Ponca Post

City of Ponca City to observe Martin Luther King Day

Thursday, January 7 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe Monday, January 18, as a City Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 18, and RESUME Tuesday, January 19. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411 • Ponca City Landfill will CLOSE Monday, January 18, and will REOPEN Tuesday, January 19. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent,... Read More.

Six new virus-related deaths for Kay County, 3,305 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Wednesday, January 6 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,305 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Jan. 6. Oklahoma's seen 311,573 COVID-19 cases overall as 34,283 cases are active.A total of 62 virus-related deaths were documented on Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,633. Six deaths were for Kay County, five of which were... Read More.

COVID-19 vaccination event to be held at Ponca City’s Unity Gym on Thursday

Wednesday, January 6 by Lyman James

According to the Kay County Health Department, the location of the COVID-19 vaccination event on January 7, 2021 has been changed to Unity Gym, 1908 E. Woodland Road in Ponca City. All other testing information you have received for this event is accurate. You must be pre-registered to receive a vaccine.Vaccination slots are... Read More.

East Middle School FCCLA Students Participate in Virtual District N4 STAR Event Competition

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

East Middle School FCCLA (Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America) recently participated in the Virtual District N4 STAR Event Competition. STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events are competitive events in which members compete at the region/district, state, and national levels and are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career... Read More.

Free Will Baptist Church Donates Coats and Gift Cards to Multiple Schools

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

Free Will Baptist Church in Ponca City graciously donated 50 warm coats and Aldi gift cards for Ponca City Public School students at multiple schools across the district. Pictured are a few of the sites that benefited from the church’s generosity. Pictured Top L-R: Pastor Adam Phillips at Washington PreK with Principal Tina Fisher,... Read More.

Po-Hi Student Council Announces November Award Winners

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior High Student Council would like to announce their November Citizens of the Month Nicholas Stewart (left) and Abbigail Lawson (middle). Teacher of the Month was Paula Cochran. Mrs. Cochran (right) was awarded her gift in person, and the students are scheduled to receive their awards on Tuesday, January... Read More.

Ponca City East Middle School Announces Plans Regarding Students Participating in Sports

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Ponca City Public School Board of Education suspended all junior high activities at their December 14 Board meeting. This decision included all 8th grade winter and spring sports practices and competitions. A detailed press release was sent out on December 15 explaining their decisions. As... Read More.

1,497 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths and 4,120 new recoveries for Tuesday

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,497 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Jan. 5. Oklahoma's seen 308,268 COVID-19 cases overall as 34,004 cases are active.A total of 19 virus-related deaths were documented on Tuesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,571. Out of the 19, two of those were for Garfield... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office presented with “Comfort Bags”

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office was recently presented with “Comfort Bags” as seen in the photo below from the Sheriff's Office Facebook page. This service project was an idea stemming from children that are removed from their homes for one reason or another and to help take their mind off the situation they are... Read More.

Over one week left to register to vote for Blackwell and Ponca City municipal elections

Monday, January 4 by Lyman James

Friday, January 15, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 9, 2021, Ponca City Municipal and Blackwell Municipal Elections in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at... Read More.

2,699 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths and 2,280 new recoveries for Oklahoma on Monday

Monday, January 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,699 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Jan. 4. Oklahoma's seen 306,711 COVID-19 cases overall as 36,646 cases are active.Five virus-related deaths were documented on Monday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,552. Those five being a Cherokee County female, a Custer County ,ale, a Garfield... Read More.

Kay County Health Department releases COVID-19 vaccine information for Jan. 7

Monday, January 4 by Lyman James

From the Kay County Health Department Facebook Page*** Update: The COVID Vaccination POD for January 7th is full. Please continue to watch our page for updates. Thank you for your continued patience! ***A link to page is at the bottom of this post.Please note date: Thursday January 7th Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma - 445... Read More.