Ponca Post

Fourth Kay County resident dies from COVID-19

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department released their daily update at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13, with information showing that a fourth person in Kay County has died due to the coronavirus. The person was a man in the age 65 and older group. As for positive cases reported dating back to March, Kay County... Read More.

Prepare For A Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

The application process will primarily be through an online portal with your bank and should be very fast (days). If there are potential conflicts, your application will likely enter an 'exception' process - which may involve a lot more time - in a manual process, so preparation is important. Talk to your CPA.... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber closed, no meetings until at least May 1

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce remains closed for April, but they will have one staff person at the office Monday - Friday to answer any phone calls. The phone number for the Ponca City Chamber is (580) 765-4400. And for the safety of their Members and Citizens of Ponca City, due to the... Read More.

PCPS April 12 COVID-19 & Continuous Learning Update

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

West Middle School, East Middle School, and Po-Hi Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the weeks of April 13 and April 20 are scheduled for Monday, April 13 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 10:00 AM on Monday, April 13. If you... Read More.

NOC summer courses moved online

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College summer classes will move to online and distance learning following its decision to shift classes for the current semester. “Summer classes will still be offered; however, the format of some of these courses will be changing to continue to accommodate CDC guidelines for social distancing,” said Dr. Pam Stinson, Vice President for... Read More.

Two new COVID-19 cases in Grant and Kay counties, Oklahoma up to 1,868 positive cases since testing started

Saturday, April 11 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported up to 1,868 positive cases in Oklahoma dating back to when testing began in March.Locally, Kay County has one new COVID-19 case to bring the total of positive cases to 42, Grant County is up from 1 to 2, Garfield... Read More.

Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce extends state of emergency in Stillwater

Friday, April 10 by Lyman James

The following is a press release from the city of Stillwater. (STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / April 10, 2020) – Mayor Will Joyce issued a proclamation today extending the state of emergency in Stillwater for COVID-19 until April 30 at 11:59 p.m.The April 10 proclamation extends previous federal, state and local proclamations concerning the shelter-in-place order; closing... Read More.

Kay County COVID-19 cases jumps from 36 to 41, New deaths from virus in Osage, Garfield and Pawnee Counties

Friday, April 10 by Lyman James

The state of Oklahoma took another jump on Friday with over 100 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Oklahoma now has reported 1,794 positive cases of COVID-19 dating back to when testing started in March.New numbers from the Oklahoma State Department of health also show that 8 new deaths have been reported... Read More.

City of Ponca City observing Good Friday

Friday, April 10 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY today and means there will be no residential trash service. In addition, the Ponca City Landfill is closed today and will reopen tomorrow. Lew Wentz Golf Course IS open and will be open through the weekend.

Three new COVID-19 cases in Kay County, Statewide reported cases at 1,684

Thursday, April 9 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their daily update on Thursday, April 9, stating that three new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Kay County, bringing the total amount of reported cases in the county to 36.For surrounding counties, Garfield County remains with 5 COVID-19 cases, Grant County remains with only 1 confirmed... Read More.

Ponca City man critically injured in fatal accident in Wagoner County

Wednesday, April 8 by Lyman James

A Ponca City man is in critical condition following a fatal accident that occurred at 3:11 a.m. Wednesday on 141st St South and 220th East Ave, approximately 4 miles west of Coweta in Wagoner County in northeast Oklahoma.Jonathan Micah Howard, 60, of Ponca City was driving a 2009 Toyota Rav-4 westbound, went left of the... Read More.

Friday Night Lights Celebration for Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, April 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is asking everyone in the community to help them celebrate Ponca City Wildcats each Friday night with Friday Night Lights! Each Friday night from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM, the District is going to light up one of their stadiums to signify they are here and miss their students. Friday Night Lights will... Read More.