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Ponca City Launches Main Street E-Portal

Monday, December 7 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK – The Ponca City Main Street (PCMS) has partnered with Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) and My-Media Matters to create a convenient and safe way for Ponca City (and beyond) to shop locally at the Ponca City Marketplace. This interactive retail portal operates like Amazon, Etsy or eBay with all the products... Read More.

Residential Autumn Leaf Collection in Ponca City

Friday, December 4 by Lyman James

Residential Autumn Leaf Collection BeginsThe City of Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection will begin on December 4, 2020 and end on February 5, 2021. The City is asking residents who wish to have their leaves removed to please follow these guidelines:Bagged leaves, placed in the regular refuse collection area, will be collected free of... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools to Begin Implementing New CDC Guidelines

Thursday, December 3 by Lyman James

The CDC released new guidelines on Wednesday, December 3, changing the quarantine guidelines for close contacts. These guidelines were adopted by the Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, Colonel Lance Fry, effective immediately. The previous quarantine requirement for close contacts to a positive COVID-19 case was a 14-day quarantine. Based on the new guidance, a close contact can... Read More.

Enrollment Opens for Ponca City Public School Virtual Academy for Spring Semester

Wednesday, December 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is preparing for the spring semester enrollment for the Ponca City Virtual Academy (PCVA). In order to attend PCVA for the spring semester, parents need to complete a spring application. Applications can be found on the PCPS website, https://www.pcps.us under the Parents & Students tab. To be eligible for... Read More.

Ponca City’s Christmas Lighted Parade Cancelled

Tuesday, December 1 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s Christmas Lighted Parade has been cancelled for Friday, December 4. The annual parade usually averages 70 parade entries. However, there are currently only 23 parade entries, as several have called to cancel their entry.You can still enjoy over 300 Festival of Angels holiday light displays at Cann Memorial Gardens,... Read More.

Ponca City’s Annual Christmas Parade set for this Friday

Monday, November 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s Annual Christmas Parade is this Friday, December 4, at 6pm in downtown Ponca City. Participants are encouraged to decorate their entries with lights and festive décor. Please remember to social distance.: Sign up your entry online thru December 2 at www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

Ponca City Public School District Celebrates Education Support Professionals

Monday, November 23 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been celebrating Education Support Professionals this week November 16-20, 2020. Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The week of November 16 is American Education Week. This week presents everyone the opportunity to celebrate public education and honor all individuals who are making a difference to ensure every student receives... Read More.

Meals Still Available to Ponca City School Students During Distance Learning

Monday, November 23 by Lyman James

The PCPS Child Nutrition Program Team will continue to serve meals to ALL children, age 1-18, while PCPS students complete the last 17 days of the semester through Distance Learning.The meals are free to all children and may be picked up at any of the 4 PCPS locations, no matter the address or home site of the children. ... Read More.

Entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

The entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning, and all Extra-Curricular Activities & Practices Discontinued During Closure. The Ponca City Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 19, to review and discuss current COVID-19 data and to take possible action for instructional options. Based on the recent surge of... Read More.

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell speaking at Ponca Politics meeting Friday

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell will speak during the Ponca Politics Committee meeting Friday at 11 a.m. at City Central in the Summit Room. The Public is invited to attend. Lt. Gov. Pinnell will speak for 30 minutes and then take questions.Matt Pinnell was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma on November 6th,... Read More.

Health and Safety tips from the City of Ponca City

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

COVID-19 ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE ISOLATION: “I know/think I have COVID-19 with symptoms, when can I be around others?” • You can be around others after 10 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared AND • You have been fever free for at least 24 hours (without use of fever reducing medication) AND • Other symptoms of COVID-19... Read More.

City of Ponca City offices to be closed during Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

City of Ponca City offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, November 26, or Friday, November 27, and will RESUME Monday, November 30. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411. • The Landfill will be CLOSED Thursday, November 26, and... Read More.