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Resurfacing project along 14th street to begin after Memorial Day

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

Just after Memorial Day, Evans and Associates will begin a resurfacing project along Highway 77(14th Street) in Ponca City, a two mile stretch between South Avenue and Hartford Avenue.You can expect the road to be reduced to one lane in both directions. This comes at the same time that a major resurfacing and reconstruction... Read More.

Opening day for most campsites at Kaw Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

If you're planning on camping this upcoming holiday weekend at Kaw lake, we have good news to share.Kaw Lake is re-opening most of their campsites today, with the exception of McFadden Cove and Sandy Park. For online reservations, click here to go to recreation.gov. You can also contact the Corp of Engineers Ponca... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Day Information

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: The City of Ponca City and Phillips 66 are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event Saturday May 30, from 9 to 1 in the Phillips66 north parking lot located at Oak and South Avenue. Your family can generate as much as 100 pounds of hazardous waste each year. Hazardous... Read More.

88 new COVID-19 cases on Monday for Oklahoma; No new deaths for second day in a row

Monday, May 18 by Lyman James

The latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Monday, May 18, shows that there are 88 new positive COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, bringing the state's overall total to 5,398 since testing started.The numbers from late Sunday show the following results for local counties in northern Oklahoma. There is one new COVID-19... Read More.

PCPS Celebrates National School Lunch Heroes Day!

Friday, May 1 by Lyman James

This is National School Lunch Heroes Day, and the Ponca City Public School District has been celebrating their Child Nutrition Lunch Heroes all morning. School administrators hand-delivered special gift bags full of goodies to all PCPS Lunch Heroes serving on the front lines.Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “Our Lunch Heroes have shielded our communities from... Read More.

PCPS celebrates National School Principal’s Day

Friday, May 1 by Lyman James

May 1 is School Principal’s Day! During this time, it is more important than ever to say thank you to school principals. Strong leadership is always needed, and during these unprecedented times, Ponca City Public School Principals have been remarkable!PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “We are thankful for their dedication and enthusiasm that you... Read More.

Today is Census Day – and YOU Count!

Wednesday, April 1 by Lyman James

Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is count in the 2020 Census and where they are counted. Your participation helps insure maximum local allocation of public funds by state, local and federal lawmakers to communities for public services and infrastructure like hospitals, emergency services, schools and bridges each year over the... Read More.

CENSUS DAY IS APRIL 1

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

By now, most households in Ponca City should have received at least one invitation to respond to the 2020 Census. Responding to the census is important, because it helps determine funding for key public services in our community such as schools, hospitals and healthcare, roads, and bridges, as well as emergency and disaster response. When... Read More.

Great Day Of Service March 29

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City and volunteers from local churches are hosting a Great Day of Service during the annual Spring Cleanup scheduled from March 28 through April 4, 2020. This event has proven to be very successful since it was first created back in 2016.In an effort to assist those citizens who cannot... Read More.

Last Day To Register For Blackwell and Kildare Schools Election Is March 13

Thursday, March 5 by Lyman James

Friday, March 13, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7, 2020 Blackwell School District I-45, and Kildare School District C-50 Elections, also the Blackwell Municipal, and Newkirk Municipal Elections in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that... Read More.