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Ponca City Vs. Ardmore Football Game Cancelled Due To COVID-19

Thursday, September 10 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has been notified as of late Wednesday that the football game that was originally scheduled for September 18 has been cancelled.The cancellation is due to an Ardmore Football player testing positive for COVID-19, resulting in a quarantine of the Ardmore Football team.PCPS will look for a replacement game and urge... Read More.

Fire hydrant testing in Ponca City begins September 14

Wednesday, September 9 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the southern areas of Ponca City on Monday September 14. This hydrant testing project will last for approximately four weeks, with all hydrants south of Highland Avenue and Lake Road being tested. Maintenance will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m.... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber invites you to AfterShave Barbering Company today

Tuesday, September 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Chamber encourages you to drop by the new “AfterShave Barbering Company”, in the Pioneer Shopping Center today, Sept. 8.Drop off your business card for a chance to win $25 in Chamber Bucks.

Ponca City’s response rate to Census is at 65.1%

Thursday, September 3 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s response rate is at 65.1% – way to go Ponca City, keep it up! Ponca City’s final response rate in 2010 was 68.5 percent – come on Ponca City, let’s pass that! If you would like to see Ponca City’s response rate at any time, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html.You can still respond... Read More.

Three vehicles collide in accident east of Ponca City

Tuesday, September 1 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred at approximately 12:07 p.m. on U.S. 60, 1/10 of a mile west of City View Road, 1 mile east of Ponca City in Osage County.Three vehicles were involved in the accident. David Mallow, 58, of Pawhuska was driving a 2019 Mack tractor was stopped in the center turn lane... Read More.

Two Ponca City Public Schools Individuals Test Positive For COVID-19

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The following letter is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott in regards to two individuals from PCPS have tested positive for COVID-19. Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members:Late today we were notified by the Kay County Health Department that two individuals in our schools tested positive for COVID-19. It is our top... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Delivers Donated School Supplies to PCPS District

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an annual school supply drive. Typically, the Chamber sponsors the “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Campaign. However, with conditions surrounding the global pandemic, the decision was made to not park the bus at Wal-Mart this year. Instead, the PC Chamber requested the five most needed items for both elementary... Read More.

Ponca City Regional Airport Secures Aviation Education Grant For 2021

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

The OAC (Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission) approved an education grant for Ponca City Regional Airport’s “Northern Oklahoma Flight Academy” scheduled for June 14-18 of 2021 at the Ponca City Regional Airport. The program is an aerospace education program at the Ponca City Regional Airport to expose students to the many career opportunities available in aerospace... Read More.

City of Ponca City to Observe Labor Day holiday

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe the upcoming Labor Day holiday, September 7. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, September 7, and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, September 8. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411Landfill will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7, and will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 8. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid... Read More.

AllianceHealth Ponca City Donates 1,700 Masks to PCPS

Friday, August 21 by Lyman James

AllianceHealth Ponca City donated 1,700 adult sized masks to Ponca City Public Schools for students in grades 8-12. The masks are Wildcat navy and red with the AllianceHealth logo. “We are so thankful to AllianceHealth for providing much needed masks to help keep our students, staff, and community as healthy as possible during these turbulent times,” said... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber printing new Chamber Bucks in September

Friday, August 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Chamber will print new Chamber Bucks in September.If you would like your business to be added to the list of names that take Chamber Bucks, please call the Ponca City Chamber Office at 580-765-4400 and let them know.This is a great benefit for Chamber Members. Chamber Bucks are like any... Read More.

Ponca City’s response rate for Census at 64 percent

Thursday, August 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s response rate for the 2020 U.S. Census is at 64%! If you would like to see Ponca City’s response rate at any time, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html.Kay County as a whole has a 61.7% response rate. For other communities, Braman is at 32.7%, Kaw City at, 38.2%, Blackwell at 58.1%, Newkirk at... Read More.