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Kay County Health Department in Blackwell hosting curbside COVID-19 testing site Thursday

Wednesday, April 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City News reports that the Kay County Health Department at 1706 S Main St. in Blackwell will be having a curbside COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, April 9.The Kay County Health Department in Blackwell wants to encourage individuals 18 years of age and older that are experiencing a fever of 100.4, a... Read More.

PCPS Child Nutrition Department Working Overtime to Feed Families

Tuesday, April 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Department has been working overtime to make sure that students and families have food to eat. As of Friday, April 3, they had distributed 13,500-14,000 meals. They even took the bus to distribute meals at White Eagle on Thursday and Friday last week. Pictured left: Child Nutrition... Read More.

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site set up at Kay County Health Department

Monday, April 6 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State Department of Health has released details as to where drive-thru testing sites are open across the state.The Kay County Health Department at 433 Fairview Ave. in Ponca City is having their drive-thru testing site open Monday-Friday by appointment only. Their phone number is 580-762-1641.COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Department Receiving Thank You Gifts from Students

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

From Ponca City Public Schools: Thank you to our amazing Child Nutrition Team for serving 901 meals today! According to PCPS Child Nutrition Assistant Director Liz Glaser, “We have received hand-drawn thank you notes, and one student asked if they could have some macaroni and cheese. The families we have been serving are so... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department handling traffic control for COVID19 drive through testing site Wednesday in Ponca

Tuesday, March 24 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department has been asked to handle traffic control for Oklahoma Department of Health drive through COVID19 testing site at the Ponca City RecPlex tomorrow (March 25th, 2020). The Oklahoma Department of Health has said that testing will be from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (as supplies allow). Please read the criteria the Department of... Read More.

Kay County Health Department To Provide Presentation On COVID-19

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

Representatives from the Kay County Health Department will provide updates and presentations regarding COVID-19 and community efforts to help prevent the spread of the disease in Ponca City and surrounding areas.The public health forum is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m. inside the Kay County Health Department, 433 Fairview Ave. in Ponca... Read More.

PCPS Special Education Department Hosting 3rd Annual Northern Oklahoma Resource Fair

Thursday, March 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Special Education Department is hosting the 3rd Annual Northern Oklahoma Resource Fair on Thursday, March 28 at Pioneer Technology Center located at 2101 North Ash in Ponca City. The come and go event will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.The Resource Fair is a great place to gather... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department Appoints Evans To Deputy Chief

Tuesday, February 5 by Lyman James

On Friday, Feb. 1, the Ponca City Police Department recognized the recent appointment of Richard Evans to Deputy Chief of Police with a badge pinning ceremony. Richard was appointed by Chief Don Bohon to Deputy Chief on January 5, 2019.Richard is a lifelong resident of Ponca City. Richard worked at Conoco for 8 years... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department Deploys Body Cameras To Patrol And School Resource Officers

Tuesday, February 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department recently deployed body cameras to all of their patrol and school resource officers recently. These body cameras were the culmination of several years of research and discussions. During the last year, a couple of different cameras were tried out by officers. Officers and Police Administration ultimately selected the Axon... Read More.

Kaw City Fire Department Receives $11,000 Kaw Gaming Donation

Friday, February 1 by Lyman James

The Kaw City Fire Department was the recipient on Jan. 22 of a check in the amount of $11,064.73 by Kaw Gaming, Inc. at SouthWind Casino.Fire chief Steven Long said that the new funds will be used to purchase bunker sets for the Kaw City FD. Long said that bunker, or any personal protective... Read More.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections hosting training session

Thursday, January 31 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections will offer a training session for volunteers at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 2 and the Albright Methodist Church. The class will also allow those who have volunteer badges a chance to renew their status. Rev. Sheila Alford found a need at Ponca City's Bridgeway Inc., 612 West Grand... Read More.

Kay County Health Department Investigating Tuberculosis In Ponca City

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department continues to investigate a case of active tuberculosis (TB) in a student who attended Ponca City High School. Health officials are in the process of notifying persons that may have had close, prolonged contact with the case and conducting TB skin testing to determine infection. There are no other... Read More.