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Spring Clean-up continuing through Saturday

Friday, March 25 by Lyman James

Free until they close on Saturday!-Spring Cleanup! Landfill Dumping Guidelines Citizens MUST show a current PCUA (Ponca City Utility Authority) Utility Bill WITH TRASH SERVICE. The address on the PCUA bill and their driver’s license must match! In an effort to discourage unauthorized commercial dumping, vehicles larger than a pickup or trailer will be charged standard...

Autumn Leaf Collection continuing in Ponca City

Thursday, December 9 by Lyman James

Autumn Leaf Collection is underway and ends January 21. Residents who want to have their leaves removed are asked to please follow these guidelines:• Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection area will be collected free of charge. Bags will be picked up at the rate of 10 bags per pickup day. • Bagged...

Food drive continuing in Blackwell until Sunday

Tuesday, November 16 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell continues to accept donations for a food drive that goes until this upcoming Sunday, November 21. City officials will take in non-perishable food donations at Blackwell City Hall at 221 West Blackwell Avenue, or the Blackwell Police Department at 224 West Blackwell Avenue.

Cimarron Transit continuing to offer free in-town rides to vaccine appointments

Thursday, March 25 by Lyman James

Beginning March 29, all Oklahomans will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Registration for a vaccination appointment can be made using the OSDH link:

Kay County Health Department continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow, the Kay County Health Department is continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing by appointment only. If you wish to schedule an appointment, you can call the health department in Ponca City location at (580)762-1641. The testing is free and no doctor referral is needed.Symptoms include...

City of Ponca City continuing to follow Gov. Stitt’s “Open Up And Recover Safely” Plan

Wednesday, May 13 by Lyman James

Governor Stitt announced the reopening of the economy of the State of Oklahoma in a three phase approach, OURS (Open Up and Recover Safely). The City of Ponca City will follow the State of Oklahoma’s guidance in this plan, which can be accessed at

PCPS “Got Books” Program Continuing

Wednesday, April 22 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School System is committed to promoting literacy in our schools and throughout the community. For the past three years the district has purchased five new books for every PreK through 2nd Grade student in the district. The goal of this literacy initiative entitled “Got Books”, is to build students’ personal home...

Kay County Health Department continuing with drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department is continuing with having their drive-thru testing site open Monday-Friday by appointment only.Their phone number is 580-762-1641. COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only. Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for the vulnerable population and those showing COVID-19 symptoms. The symptoms include a fever...

Kay County Health Department continuing curbside testing

Wednesday, April 15 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department at 433 Fairview Ave. in Ponca City is continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday by appointment only while supplies are available.The health department encourages those witha fever of 100.4 or higher, a cough, shortness of breath or have been in direct contact with an individual that's tested positive...