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Ponca Board of Education Approves Safety Protocols for 2020-2021 School Year

Thursday, July 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Board of Education approved safety protocols involving Instruction, Health Protocols including Face Coverings, and Activities based on the Oklahoma Covid-19 Alert System.All students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear face coverings in buildings and on buses. However, at the current Yellow Level, frequent face covering breaks will be... Read More.

Ponca City’s 2020 Census response rate at 63%

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

You can still respond online to the 2020 Census even if you did not receive a letter or paper questionnaire. Go to my2020census.gov and select the link that says, "If you do not have a Census ID, click here." It is located below the Census ID login field.At this time, Ponca City’s response... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Education Special Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

Tuesday, July 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Education will hold a special meeting on July 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM in the Seminar Room of the Administration Center, 613 E. Grand Ave., Ponca City, Oklahoma. Notice was provided to the Kay County Clerk on July 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM. The primary purpose of the meeting... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Rolls Out Their Return to Learn Plan Videos

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has rolled out their Return to Learn Plan 2020-2021. The Plan is posted on the district website and Facebook page. Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The District goal is to create an in-person, traditional learning environment with layers of safeguards embedded to protect students, families, and staff. In an... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces Distribution Date for 2020 Cat Tale Yearbook

Thursday, July 23 by Lyman James

It’s finally here! COVID-19 couldn’t stop the publication of the most heart-felt edition of the Ponca City High School Cat Tale yearbook!!! On Friday, July 31, from 8:00-11:00 a.m. the 2020 Cat Tale yearbook will be released in a special “Drive Thru Distribution” event! Students and/or parents are asked to enter the teachers’ parking lot on... Read More.

Ponca City man facing $5 million bond and upcoming court appearance after homicide

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

Jerry Harris, 66, of Ponca City is facing a $5 million bond after committing 1st degree homicide last Friday at around 1 p.m. in the 500 block of West Liberty.Harris is accused of strangling his wife, Kathleen Jones, 55, who was later pronounced dead at AllianceHealth Ponca City. Harris told police to arrest him... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested after committing 1st Degree Homicide on Friday

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City News is reporting that at approximately 12:49 p.m.. on Friday, Ponca City Police responded to a call about a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of West Liberty Avenue.Linda Kathleen Jones, 55, was transported to AllianceHealth Ponca City where she was later pronounced dead. Jerry L. Harris, 66, of Ponca City... Read More.

Ponca City Public Library Awarded CARES Act Grant To Respond To COVID-19

Thursday, July 16 by Lyman James

The ODL (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) has awarded a $1,000.00 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) grant to the Ponca City Library to help purchase PPE and supplies to keep staff and visitors safer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ponca City Library is one of 64 institutions to receive a grant from ODL courtesy of the federal... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces Instructions for Concurrent Enrollment for Juniors & Seniors

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

ATTENTION Po-Hi Juniors and Seniors who plan to enroll or are interested in concurrent enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. As the counselors are working on student schedules for the upcoming school year, they are requesting information about concurrent enrollment of students. All Po-Hi students interested or enrolled in concurrent courses need to go to the... Read More.

Blackwell man injured in acident east of Ponca City on Saturday

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision happened at 8:51 p.m. Saturday evening on L.A. Cann, 154 ft. north of E. Prospect east of Ponca City.John Suggs, 48, of Blackwell was driving a 2010 Chevy Silverado westbound on E. Prospect where he attempted to negotiate a right turn onto L.A. Cann. Suggs failed to negotiate the turn... Read More.

Ponca City couple with animal abuse charges fail to appear in court for second time

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

A Ponca City couple accused of animal cruelty back in May 2019 have failed to appear in the Kay County District Court for a second time. Daniel James Moran, 54, and Patricia Lynn Moran, 51, both of Ponca City, were both charged after Kay County Deputy Jason Bell discovered 5 dead pigs on the... Read More.

Ponca City at a 62 percent response rate to U.S. Census

Wednesday, July 8 by Lyman James

Households that receive the 2020 Census invitation packets are strongly encouraged to respond promptly to the 2020 Census using the census ID included in the questionnaire packet. People can respond online, by phone, or by completing and returning the paper form by mail. Responding with the census ID or by completing and returning the... Read More.