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City of Blackwell releases response after a BHS coaching staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Thursday, June 11 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell shared a press release on Thursday stating that they're aware of the situation regarding a coaching staff member of Blackwell High School testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.The effected member contracted the virus while out of state, and has already been exercising safe social-distancing practices, including wearing a... Read More.

PCPS Mourning the Loss of Staff Member

Thursday, March 5 by Lyman James

From Mary Ladd at Ponca City Public Schools."The Ponca City Public School District is mourning the loss of a member of our school family. Elaine (Nikki) McGee, the Guidance Office Secretary at Po-Hi, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 4. Please pray for comfort and peace for Nikki’s family... Read More.

Ponca Tribe Member Pleads Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter

Tuesday, March 12 by Lyman James

23 year-old Sage Atheakee Gomez, a member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, announced Robert J. Troester of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.According to the court documents, on Sept. 15, 2018, Gomez stabbed B.L.W., a member of the Tonkawa Tribe, at a rural residence on Indian land near Ponca... Read More.