USDA Waives Requirements for Grab-n-Go Meals
The United States Department of Agriculture has waived the requirement that each child must be in the vehicle or walk-up to receive a grab-and-go meal. This waiver goes into effect IMMEDIATELY, so...
View ArticleDetails for local schools providing Grab-n-Go meals
PONCA CITY Beginning Monday, March 23, the PCPS Child Nutrition Program will be providing pre-packaged grab and go meals at no cost for children ages 1-18. The meals will be available from 11:00 AM –...
View ArticleOklahoma Blood Institute Urges Healthy Adults to Give Blood April 3rd through...
March 23, 2020 ─ Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t...
View ArticlePonca City releases COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27
Due to Governor Stitt’s Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19: The Marland Mansion & Estate, Marland’s Grand Home,...
View ArticlePlayground equipment now closed at all Blackwell parks
The City of Blackwell made the announcement Friday morning that ALL Blackwell parks’ playground equipment are CLOSED from play and off-limits as of today, March 27, to prevent the spread of COVID-19....
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322 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, 17 now in Kay County
The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their latest update on COVID-19 cases as of Friday, March 27. There are now 322 COVID-19 cases statewide, a jump from 248 on Thursday. Oklahoma County...
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Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Department Receiving Thank You Gifts...
From Ponca City Public Schools: Thank you to our amazing Child Nutrition Team for serving 901 meals today! According to PCPS Child Nutrition Assistant Director Liz Glaser, “We have received hand-drawn...
View ArticleCENSUS DAY IS APRIL 1
By now, most households in Ponca City should have received at least one invitation to respond to the 2020 Census. Responding to the census is important, because it helps determine funding for key...
View ArticleCOVID-19 cases in Oklahoma now at 377, Kay County at 18
As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the state of Oklahoma now has a total of 377 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Kay County made a small jump from 17 to 18 cases on Saturday. As for area counties, Noble and...
View Article20 COVID-19 cases now in Kay County, 429 statewide as of Sunday
As of Sunday morning, there are now 429 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 1,205 cases have also showed as negative, and 140...
View ArticleKansas man involved in Grant County accident, alcohol believed to be the cause
A Caldwell, Ks. man was involved in a personal injury collision at 4:35 p.m. Saturday afternoon on U.S. 60 and County Road 1050, eastbound, approximately one-half mile south of Lamont in Grant County....
View ArticleOSU student tests positive for COVID-19
Officials with Oklahoma State University in Stillwater confirmed Sunday evening that a student on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the university, people who may have been in close...
View ArticleGov. Stitt requires self-quarantine for travelers from six states
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Sunday issued another amendment to the state’s coronavirus executive order that requires travelers from six states to self-quarantine for 14 days and issues protections for health...
View ArticleOklahoma COVID-19 cases at 481, no new cases for Kay County
The Oklahoma State Department of Health released details Monday morning that there are now 481 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma. A total of 153 Oklahomans have been hospitalized, and 17 have...
View ArticleElection Emergency impacts April 7 elections in Kay County
An election emergency declaration issued by the State Election Board Secretary on March 18 will impact elections scheduled for April 7 in Kay County, the County Election Board Secretary confirmed...
View ArticlePCPS releases statement on teacher arrest
On March 30, 2020, Ponca City Public Schools was made aware of the arrest of a teacher at Ponca City Senior High School. As always, the safety of our students and staff is a top priority. The PCPS...
View ArticleSouthWind Casino extends temporary closure
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of Oklahoma continues to rise, SouthWind Casino released a statement that they will remain temporarily closed until April 15. This includes their...
View ArticleSeabee Swarms canceled
The Seabee Swarms regularly held on the first Saturday of the month in Stillwater are canceled until further notice in keeping with the standing order to shelter-in-place. Follow our Facebook Group...
View ArticleShelter in place order now in effect for Stillwater
A shelter in place order is now in effect for the city of Stillwater. Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce provided the following information on his Facebook page. Police will not be stopping cars or asking for...
View ArticleKay County now at 24 COVID-19 Cases, 565 cases in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that there are four new cases of COVID-19 in Kay County, bring the total of cases to 24 in the county. This is a jump from 20 on Sunday and Monday. As...
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