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Installation of fourteen-inch water valve at Sixth and Hartford in Ponca City

Tuesday, September 15 by Lyman James

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, City Utility Maintenance will install a 14-inch water valve at the intersection of Sixth Street and Hartford Avenue. Work will start at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to be completed around 12:00 p.m. The area, bounded by Fifth Street and Seventh Street from west to east and by Bradley Avenue... Read More.

Kay County sees nine new COVID-19 cases, OSDH reporting 1,091 new cases statewide

Tuesday, September 15 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,091 new positive COVID-19 cases statewide for Tuesday, Sept. 15. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 71,314 COVID-19 cases as 10,409 of those cases are active.Seven additional virus-related deaths were reported for Tuesday, putting Oklahoma's death toll at 912.Kay County saw an increase with nine... Read More.

All PCPS Students Eat For Free

Tuesday, September 15 by Lyman James

In an unprecedented move due to the pandemic, the USDA has made school breakfast and lunch available FREE to ALL PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN through December 31, 2020, subject to available USDA funds. Lunch and breakfast will be available FREE EVERYDAY to all students 18 and under – effective Tuesday, September 15, 2020.... Read More.

Walnut Valley Virtual Festival 48.5 – September 12-20

Monday, September 14 by Lyman James

Winfield, Kansas—The public portion of the Walnut Valley Virtual Festival, officially dubbed WVF 48.5, begins today. The past weekend was spent in online instrument workshops, taught by artists who will appear in streaming concerts this weekend. Funds raised during this week of events and activities will go to help performers and the festival. A complete... Read More.

Kay County sees 19 new COVID-19 cases, OSDH reporting 869 new cases and no new deaths for Monday

Monday, September 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 869 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Sept. 14. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 70,223 COVID-19 cases as 10,311 of those cases are active.OSDH is reporting no new virus-related deaths for Monday as Oklahoma's death toll remains at 905.Kay County saw a jump Monday... Read More.

American Airline flights to continue in Stillwater

Monday, September 14 by Lyman James

After announcing they’d be suspending service to Stillwater and 14 other small airports by early November, American Airlines has announced its regular flight schedule at Stillwater Regional Airport will continue. Mayor Will Joyce credited local residents who reached out to elected officials, asking them to encourage American Airlines to maintain its presence in Stillwater.

One man in custody following alcohol-involved accident in Ponca City Sunday

Monday, September 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is reporting that a unit collision occurred 5:50 p.m. Sunday evening on Highland Avenue eastbound at Airline in Ponca City.Jack Lunn, 38, of Ponca City was driving a 1995 Toyota T100 Pick Up eastbound on Highland Avenue. The second vehicle involved, which was a 2015 Dodge Charger driven by Tyler... Read More.

PCPS Distance Learning Day Meals & Virtual Academy Student Meals – September 14

Sunday, September 13 by Lyman James

Distance Learning Day Meals – Monday, September 14The Ponca City Schools Child Nutrition Program will be providing drive through meal service to all Ponca City Public School Students on Monday, September 14th.The meals will be located at the same locations of the spring and summer meal service program during the shutdown, with the exception... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 695 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths and 435 recoveries for Sunday

Sunday, September 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 695 new positive COVID-19 cases for Sunday, Sept. 13. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 69,354 COVID-19 cases as 9,889 of those cases are active.Six additional virus-related deaths were reported Sunday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 905. Health officials have not released information regarding... Read More.

OSDH reporting 1,017 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths and 742 new recoveries for Saturday

Saturday, September 12 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,017 new positive COVID-19 cases for Saturday, Sept. 12. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 68,659 COVID-19 cases with 9,635 of those cases active.The daily report also shows 11 new virus-related deaths for Saturday as Oklahoma's death toll is at 899. One of those deaths... Read More.