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Head Country Inc. acquired by Old World Spices and Seasonings

Friday, July 9 by Lyman James

Manufacturer Old World Spices and Seasonings announced this week announced that it has acquired Head Country Inc. Posted below are details from the Old World Spices and Seasonings Facebook Page.The partnership consolidates excellence in the BBQ space, making a broader range of choices in dry seasonings and BBQ sauces available to retail and food-service... Read More.

Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year

Thursday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (Tdap, HPV, & MCV).For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will also be available for students age 12 and up. In order to receive... Read More.

Kaw Job Fair Today at City Central

Wednesday, July 7 by Lyman James

Your brighter future starts tomorrow at a special Job Fair for Kaw Nation of Oklahoma and Kaw Gaming Incorporated. Today from 10am ‘til 4pm, stop by City Central at 400 East Central in Ponca City to learn about exciting career opportunities that offer generous tiered paid time off, 100% paid employee Health Coverage, Blue... Read More.

Ponca City Library changing to new software

Wednesday, July 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Library will be changing to a new software and public catalog interface next week.Beginning Friday, July 9 there will be an interruption of downloading electronic resources and placing holds from home.From Friday through Wednesday, the library will be handling checkouts and checking in books in the time honored low tech way.The... Read More.

Nine people involved in accident in Kildare

Tuesday, July 6 by Lyman James

Nine people were involved in a two-vehicle accident that occurred just after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Kildare Road and Pecan Road in Kildare.One person was airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, and four were sent to Alliance Health in Ponca City.A total of five ambulance crews responded to... Read More.

Ponca City Regional Airport Runway Dedication set for Friday

Tuesday, July 6 by Lyman James

You're invited to join the City of Ponca City for the airport celebration of the summer!The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and the City of Ponca City welcome Gov. Kevin Stitt and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and other officials as they celebrate the Ponca City Regional Airport Runway Dedication on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 10:00... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 5

Thursday, July 1 by Lyman James

CITY OF PONCA CITY TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, JULY 5Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 5 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 6. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 4 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 6. Contact:... 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.

OSDH COVID-19 Update For Tuesday, June 29

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 85 new COVID-19 cases and two provisional deaths statewide for Tuesday.Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 457,575 COVID-19 CDC cases, 8,600 provisional deaths and 26,806 hospitalizations. The latest data shows that there are 1,505 active COVID-19 cases in the state.Out of the 1,505 active COVID-19 cases,... Read More.

Tonkawa Elementary Now Hiring

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Elementary is looking for a special education paraprofessional who wants to work closely with students who have special needs to help them grow and learn.This person will have daily support provided by the special education teacher and classroom teachers.Apply at: Read More.