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Bill Restoring Eighth-Grade Literacy Requirement for Driver Licenses Passes Policy Committee

Thursday, February 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation restoring the eighth-grade literacy requirement to receive a driving permit has passed its first committee. House Bill 4153, authored by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, would require minors applying for an Oklahoma driver license to demonstrate an eighth-grade reading level by passing the statewide reading assessment prior being issued a permit. Under... Read More.

Must be 21: McDonald’s location implements age requirement, adds doorbell to dine inside

Tuesday, May 13 by WJLA/WKRC

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WJLA/WKRC) - A McDonald's in Virginia has imposed new restrictions following a series of alleged altercations involving students. An Alexandria location in Fairfax County now only allows customers over the age of 21 to dine inside, according to a sign posted outside the restaurant. The sign states, "Due to repeated incidents of... Read More.

Ponca City School Board Approves Temporary Mask Requirement

Friday, September 10 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Board has approved a temporary mask requirement. The following is a letter from PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott. PCPS Families, Last week was a difficult week with the number of in-school COVID-19 positive cases. We ended the week of August 30, 2021, with 61 in-school positive cases and 480 close contacts. This data... Read More.