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Ponca City releases COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

Due to Governor Stitt’s Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Marland Mansion & Estate, Marland’s Grand Home, Library, Utility Billing Office, Senior Center, and RecPlex will remain closed through Thursday, April 16.In addition, Mayor Nicholson has signed a... Read More.

Oklahoma Blood Institute Urges Healthy Adults to Give Blood April 3rd through April 10th

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

March 23, 2020 ─ Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t wait. Blood donation is safe and critical to preventing a blood shortage. Local patients need life-saving blood now more than ever.Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting... Read More.

Details for local schools providing Grab-n-Go meals

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

PONCA CITYBeginning Monday, March 23, the PCPS Child Nutrition Program will be providing pre-packaged grab and go meals at no cost for children ages 1-18. The meals will be available from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Locations include Po-Hi (5th St. Parking lot), West Middle School, Garfield & Union. Please refer to the Child... Read More.

USDA Waives Requirements for Grab-n-Go Meals

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

The United States Department of Agriculture has waived the requirement that each child must be in the vehicle or walk-up to receive a grab-and-go meal. This waiver goes into effect IMMEDIATELY, so meals may be collected without the child in the car beginning Friday, March 27. If you have someone in your family who is immune compromised,... Read More.

PCPS cancels upcoming prom

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Junior/Senior Prom scheduled for April 18 has been canceled. Currently, we cannot determine a safe time frame to reschedule, so it is impossible to confirm a definite date. However, the District is willing to explore other possible options, which comply with CDC Regulations, IF approval is received from the State Department of... Read More.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Kay County rises to 11

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Thursday morning, there are 11 documented cases of COVID-19 in Kay County. Oklahoma State Health Department says that there are now 248 casesof COVID-19 reported statewide.Seven Oklahomans have died from the virus. Two of which were in Oklahoma County as of recent and one in Norman Wednesday night. For surrounding... Read More.

Governor Expands List of Essential Businesses

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

The following is the Executive Department Amended Executive Memorandum 2020-01 filed by the office of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on March 25, 2020: Click here for a link to official document and click here for the federal list.On March 25, 2020, the 164th case of a novel coronavirus (“COVID-19'), was documented in... Read More.

PCPS March 25 COVID-19 Update

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools on Wednesday. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community,Today, we learned that Oklahoma students will not return to the classroom for the remainder of the current school year, following a vote by the State Board of Education. Instead, districts, including Ponca City Public Schools, will implement continuous learning... Read More.

U.S. Attorney’s Office warning of COVID-19 fraud schemes

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

The United States Attorney’s Office is warning the public to be aware of fraud schemes seeking to exploit the COVID-19 crisis.Scammers have already devised several methods, including fraudulent websites, contacting people by phone and email, and posting disinformation on social media platforms. Scams involve treatment schemes, fake charities, even people pretending to represent doctors... Read More.

All Oklahoma Tribes Close Casinos Temporarily

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

Officials with the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association confirmed on Monday that all of its tribal members have closed their casinos temporarily. Although they are independent sovereign nations, each tribe is united under the common purpose of preserving the public health.

Blackwell Dentistry Limiting Service

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

Dr. Aaron Neale and Blackwell Dentistry have made a decision to limit services to emergency dental treatments until April 20th due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The staff will be performing treatments in emergency cases to help alleviate the burden that dental emergencies would place on local hospitals. All full time employees will continue to... Read More.

School buildings in Oklahoma closed for remainder of year, new learning idea implemented

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted 7-0 Wednesday to keep school buildings closed and to implement distance learning plans for the remainder of school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Learning will still continue as they are looking into distance learning online beginning April 6. For the graduating class of 2020, each district will... Read More.