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Kay County “Public Health on the Go” Mobile Unit visiting Newkirk today

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

Newkirk, OK has recently been chosen as a site for the Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” outreach initiative.The Oklahoma State Department of Health recently mobilized a fleet of wellness units and vans to help provide “gap” public health services in every corner of the county and state but are not... Read More.

City of Ponca City hosting public meeting on Wednesday for Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, August 17 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City wants your input. As part of revising the Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City will host a public meeting on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall to both gather the community’s concerns and to provide information regarding where we stand in... Read More.

NOC offers COVID-19 Vaccinations to the public

Thursday, August 12 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College is offering COVID-19 vaccinations Aug. 18-19 at the Student Union from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.The vaccinations are offered to the NOC and Tonkawa communities. Clients may choose either the Moderna, Pfizer, or Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccine. The vaccinations are courtesy of the Kay County Health Department.Face masks and social... Read More.

Ponca City Fire Department reminds public about firework safety

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Fire Department strongly urges the public to use extra caution during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period. Each year thousands of serious fireworks-related injuries occur across the country. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are the leading cause of those injuries.FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DISCHARGED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Announces Summer Food Program

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools, as a participant in the Summer Food Service Program, announces the availability of free meals for all children ages 18 and under without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Meals will be available for pick-up at the following drive-through sites. No meals will be available on... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Teacher of the Year Celebration Will be Livestreamed April 29

Wednesday, April 28 by Lyman James

The PCPS 2022 Teacher of the Year Celebration is being held Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Concert Hall. The event will be virtual again this year and will be livestreamed on the district’s Facebook page. The long-awaited announcement of the DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR will be made at the... Read More.

Public hearing set for April 23 in Blackwell

Friday, April 16 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will be holding a public hearing on Friday, April 23, at 9 a.m. inside City Hall.The purpose of this hearing is to invite citizens for input on making applications for a community development block grant through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.The proposed project will be to make improvements to the... Read More.

Kay County Health Department Investigating Tuberculosis Case in Ponca City Public Schools

Monday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been informed that a Liberty Elementary student has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). The school district is cooperating fully with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Kay County Health Department. The health and safety of students is the district’s highest priority, and school officials will... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Reports Bus Accident Involving Student

Friday, April 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is reporting a bus accident involving a pedestrian, minor student that took place at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021. The student sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to Alliance Health of Ponca City and was life-flighted to another location.The accident took place on Prentice... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools announces administrative changes

Friday, April 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School district would like to announce three administrative changes for the 2021-2022 school year pending board approval on April 12, 2021. Dr. DaLana Hawkins – Associate Director of Secondary Curriculum Dr. DaLana Hawkins has been named the new Associate Director of Secondary Curriculum for the District effective July 1, 2021. She will... Read More.