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OSDH reports 355 new COVID-19 cases; Over 500 new recoveries for Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 355 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, July 1. The number of cases for Oklahoma is now at 14,112 since testing started, and 3,507 cases are active.For new cases in local counties, Payne County has five, Osage County with three, Washington County has two and one... Read More.

Bartlesville man injured in accident near Barnsdall

Wednesday, July 1 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred Tuesday on County Road 2420 westbound, 3 miles west of Barnsdall in Osage County.Javier Garcia, 22, of Bartlesville was driving a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on the county road when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle then departed the roadway to the right overturning... Read More.

Kay County and Statewide Primary Election Results

Wednesday, July 1 by Lyman James

Voters made their way out to the polls yesterday, and here are the results for Kay County.Marilee Thornton has been re-elected for Kay County Court Clerk, Joe Anderson gets the Newkirk Commissioner position, Michael Smith wins the Kildare Public Scxhool Seat, Glenn Cox is the new Blackwell Mayor and Phil Green has been re-elected... Read More.

Wentz Pool, AMBUC Pool And RecPlex Pool Closed Through July 14 due to a COVID-19 exposure

Tuesday, June 30 by Lyman James

Wentz Pool, AMBUC Pool, and the Rec Plex Pool will be closed Wednesday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 14, in order to ensure the safety of citizens and employees due to a COVID-19 exposure.According to guidelines from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, if someone was a “CLOSE CONTACT” of someone with COVID-19:You... Read More.

OSDH reports 585 new COVID-19 cases, most reported in a single day for Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 585 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 30. This is the most cases reported in a single day for Oklahoma. The overall total of cases for the state is at 13,757 with 3,672 active cases.For new cases in local counties, Payne County saw... Read More.

Primary Election Day in Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 30 by Lyman James

Voters in Oklahoma will head to the polls today fore the Statewide Primary Election. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. A list of polling places for Kay County is posted below.The Oklahoma Policy Institute recommend the following information:Voters are encouraged to take precautions that make you and others... Read More.

Heat Advisory in effect for Tuesday

Tuesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay County and surrounding areas under a Heat Advisory running from noon until 9 p.m.The advisory is for portions of northern and central Oklahoma. Heat index could get as high as 108 for Ponca City.Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Make... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces New Mobile App & Website Design

Tuesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has launched a new mobile app to provide families with 24/7/365 access to important issues and information. The free mobile app looks like the picture above and can be downloaded any time from the iTunes® and Google Play® app stores.PCPS Public Relations Director Mary Ladd explained, “During these... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Notified of Possible COVID-19 Case

Monday, June 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been made aware of a possible COVID-19 case.There has not been a positive confirmation of testing results, but to err on the side of caution to protect our students and staff, all indoor summer extra-curricular activities in Ponca City Public School facilities will be suspended through the holiday... Read More.

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor reports COVID-19 test results

Monday, June 29 by Lyman James

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor received good news with the results of campus-wide testing completed last week. All residents—independent living, assisted living, memory care and health care—tested negative for COVID-19.Last week, the community tested 212 residents and employees. Employees tested during the campus-wide testing on June 25 also were negative for... Read More.

LAKE PONCA FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY

Monday, June 29 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Saturday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m. The colorful, pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate Independence Day. The City of Ponca City wants everyone to have a safe and fun... Read More.

228 new COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH on Monday, June 29

Monday, June 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 228 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, June 29. The overall total of cases for Oklahoma is at 13,172 with 3,585 active cases.Locally, Payne County has four new cases, and Osage County with two. Kay, Garfield, Logan, Noble, Pawnee and Washington counties each have one new... Read More.