September – Page 2 – Ponca City Now

Oklahoma September unemployment rate continues to fall, 9th lowest in the country

Tuesday, October 20 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 20, 2020) – New figures released by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor show Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 5.3% in September, ranking ninth lowest in the country. The September rate is an improvement from August’s 5.7% mark and below the national unemployment rate, which... Read More.

Union Elementary Teacher Melisa Smith Selected for September Golden Apple Award

Thursday, October 15 by Lyman James

104.7 The Bull and 1230 AM WBBZ have resumed recognizing outstanding teachers in our community with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for September is Melisa Smith, 4th Grade teacher at Union Elementary. The award comes with an apple trophy and $200.00 in cash for purchase of classroom supplies. The generous sponsors contributing to this wonderful recognition... Read More.

Garfield Elementary School to Pivot to Distance Learning on September 29 and Return October 12

Sunday, September 27 by Lyman James

Due to the shortage of staff from isolations and close contact quarantines, Garfield Elementary students and staff will pivot to Distance Learning on Tuesday, September 29 and will return to Garfield on Monday, October 12, 2020 for in-person instruction. There is one elementary classroom at Garfield in which students are considered close contacts to a... Read More.

PTC names September Students of the Month

Wednesday, September 16 by Lyman James

Nate Lockert and Julie DeWitt are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) September Students of the Month. Lockert, a senior at Woodland High School, represents the Welding program at PTC. According to his instructor, he has a willingness to help wherever needed and has truly excelled and been a role model for his classmates. Representing... Read More.

Walnut Valley Virtual Festival 48.5 – September 12-20

Monday, September 14 by Lyman James

Winfield, Kansas—The public portion of the Walnut Valley Virtual Festival, officially dubbed WVF 48.5, begins today. The past weekend was spent in online instrument workshops, taught by artists who will appear in streaming concerts this weekend. Funds raised during this week of events and activities will go to help performers and the festival. A complete... Read More.

PCPS Distance Learning Day Meals & Virtual Academy Student Meals – September 14

Sunday, September 13 by Lyman James

Distance Learning Day Meals – Monday, September 14The Ponca City Schools Child Nutrition Program will be providing drive through meal service to all Ponca City Public School Students on Monday, September 14th.The meals will be located at the same locations of the spring and summer meal service program during the shutdown, with the exception... Read More.

PCPS District to Offer Drive-Through Meals September 14

Thursday, September 10 by Lyman James

Distance Learning Practice Day Meals The Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program (CNP) will be providing drive-through meal service to all Ponca City Public School Students on Monday, September 14, 2020.The meals will be located at the same locations of the spring and summer meal service program during the shutdown, with the exception of the... Read More.

Census Deadline Approaching September 30

Thursday, September 10 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.The 2020 Census deadline has been... 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 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.