Week – Page 7 – Ponca City Now

Football games cancelled for Blackwell and Newkirk this week

Thursday, November 5 by Lyman James

Two area teams will not be playing high school football on Friday, Nov. 5.Blackwell's game at home against Oklahoma Christian Schools, and Newkirk's game at Perry are the two games cancelled. Blackwell and Newkirk both reported new COVID-19 cases within their schools this week.Newkirk is going with virtual classes this week due to 8... Read More.

Union Elementary School Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday, November 3 by Lyman James

Students at Union Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week on Friday with the theme “Scare Away the Drugs!” Pictured on the top left are twins Navaeh and Aaliyah Valencia. The middle picture includes Emmaline Jordan, Pazley Porter, Shelby Factor, Jagger Leavitt, Jayda Magers, Mason Lewis, Grayson Neal, and Lilyan Wyckoff. The picture top... Read More.

Newkirk Schools go virtual this week due to COVID-19

Monday, November 2 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools will operate under their home bound virtual education of their Return to Learn Plan this week. NPS currently has 8 employees and students that have tested positive for Covid-19 and approximately 65 contact traced individuals.

One week remains to register to vote

Friday, October 2 by Lyman James

Friday, October 9, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 3, Statewide General Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 18 years old may apply... Read More.

PCPS reporting 13 COVID-19 cases for this week

Sunday, September 27 by Lyman James

The following is a letter from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott that was released on Sunday, Sept. 27. Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members:Below you will find the weekly update informing our public of the COVID-19 positive cases and quarantined, close contact totals for PCPS occurring the week of September 21. However,... Read More.

Oklahoma gas prices down 1.9 cents per gallon this week

Wednesday, August 5 by Lyman James

Oklahoma gas prices are down 1.9 cents per gallon this week, averaging $1.85 a gallon. GasBuddy.com says that’s down 56 cents per gallon from the same time last year.As of August 4, the average regular gas price for Ponca City is $1.75 per gallon.

Ponca City Chamber’s Spotlight Business of the week – The Ponca City Art Center

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Business Council Chamber Spotlight Business this week is The Ponca City Art Center located in the City Central Building, 400 East Central, on the 5th Floor. Terron Liles is the Executive Director.The Ponca City Art Center is dedicated to enriching the cultural life in our community by promoting, teaching, and... Read More.

Less than a week for Kay County voters to apply for absentee ballots for June 30 election

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

Less than a week remains for registered voters in Kay County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the Statewide Primary Election, Blackwell Municipal and Special Election, Blackwell School District I-45 Board Election and the Kildare School District C-50 Board Election, and the Newkirk Municipal Election, County Election Board Secretary... Read More.

Tonkawa Tribal offices to close for one week due to COVID-19 exposure

Friday, June 12 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma made the announcement Thursday that all Tonkawa Tribal offices will be closed for the next week.This is due to an exposure of COVID-19 in the Tonkawa community and tribe. However, there are no confirmed positive cases at this time. The Tonkawa Tribe continues to take necessary precautions for everyone's health... Read More.

7 Clans First Council open 7 days a week

Wednesday, May 13 by Lyman James

7 Clans First Council Casino north of Newkirk is now open pen 7 days a week 2 p.m.-2 a.m. after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is information:The hotel is now accepting reservations for Thursdays through Sundays. Snack bar, Flatwater and main bar are open. No bar top seating available. Flatwater... Read More.