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Oreos or Chips Ahoy? Big Decisions for Kids at Washington Pre-K Center

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

Mrs. Chambers' class at the Washington Pre-K Center had a big decision to make today ... Oreos or Chips Ahoy? Mrs. Gilpin, the class assistant, represented and campaigned for the Oreo while Mrs. Chambers rallied for Chips Ahoy. Each teacher made a campaign video and gave a speech. Students were able to taste each... Read More.

Audio: Terri Busch Shares Update from Pioneer Technology Center

Monday, November 7 by Lyman James

Terri Busch, Marketing Director for Pioneer Technology Center, joined Shaun & Ted Monday morning on WBBZ's Morning Buzz to share the latest news from Pioneer Technology Center. That includes the 4th Annual Holiday Market on Thursday November 17th, from 9am til 2pm in the Conference Center. You can shop handcrafted items from many programs... Read More.

Audio: Markesha Duggan from Pioneer Technology Center on WBBZ’s The Morning Buzz Nov. 2, 2022

Thursday, November 3 by Lyman James

Markesha Duggan, the Adult Training & Development Coordinator at Pioneer Technology Center dropped by to chat with Shaun & Ted on WBBZ's Morning Buzz and shared about current class offerings in the fall catalog, along with some new classes coming in the spring catalog. Classes include:Babysitting Basics Beginning Quilting Photography Beekeeping 101 Acting... Read More.

KCHD offering Back to School vaccines at PCPS Registration Center on Thursday

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

Does your child need vaccinations before school starts? The Kay County Health Department will be offering a Vaccination Clinic on July 14 and July 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Ponca City Registration Center at 111 West Grand.

Kay County Health Department providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center in July

Wednesday, June 22 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 14 and July 21 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (DTap, IPV, MMR/Varicella, Tdap, HPV, & MCV and Covid). In order to receive vaccines a legal guardian must be present.All required vaccines will... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Center to temporarily relocate during renovations

Wednesday, May 4 by Lyman James

Building renovations at the Ponca City Senior Center will soon be underway.Until renovations are completed, the Ponca City Senior Center will temporarily relocate to the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1505 E. Grand Avenue, as of Monday, May 23.In order to prepare for the relocation, Ponca City Senior Center hours will be adjusted the... Read More.

Pioneer Technology Center facing construction delays materials needed to finish Westward Expansion project

Thursday, October 7 by Lyman James

Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has construction delays for materials needed to finish their Westward Expansion project. Items are caught up in the supply chain issues experienced across the world.“We have a few items that do not have a timetable for their arrival. We hope to be in the facility by Thanksgiving, which, of course,... Read More.

Washington Pre-K Center Moves to Distance Learning

Wednesday, September 1 by Lyman James

Due to staffing shortages, the Washington Pre-K Center in Ponca City will transition to Distance Learning beginning Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. It will reopen again on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. One day is a holiday, Sept. 6, and one day is a Professional Development Day, Sept. 13, so students would not have been in... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Center having lunch and special presentation Friday

Wednesday, July 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior Center would like to invite community seniors to lunch and a special presentation from members of the Ponca City Police Department, on Friday July 16th.The presentation on cyber awareness will inform seniors about some of the pitfalls that exist online and how best to avoid them. Seniors are increasingly targeted... Read More.

Phone lines down for KSO and Detention Center

Thursday, July 1 by Lyman James

The phone lines to the Kay County Sheriff’s Office and the Detention Center are currently not working. Dial 911 if there is an emergency or contact your local municipal law enforcement agency and they will contact the Sheriff’s Office.

City of Blackwell and Grand Lake Mental Health Center discuss new mental health facility

Friday, May 21 by Lyman James

Mayor Greenfield and the city administrative staff met today with Larry Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Grand Lake Mental Health Center (“GLMHC”).The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the former Houston School location as the site of their proposed 24/7 mental health facility and crisis center.Approximately fifty (50) quality jobs will be created... Read More.

University Center CEO Adam Leaming resigning in June

Thursday, May 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City's University Center announced on Facebook that after serving 8 years as UC CEO, Adam Leaming has announced his resignation effective June 30th, 2021 and has accepted a position with Ponca City Public Schools, pending PCPS board approval. The UC Board of Trustees will officially accept Leaming's resignation in their June 3rd meeting... Read More.