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OSDH Shares Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

OKLAHOMA CITY – Every year, approximately one in six Americans become ill with a foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, all of which are unwelcome at the holidays. To prevent illness, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds everyone...

Free Movies for Kids During the Holidays at the Poncan!

The kids are on Christmas break, and the Poncan Theatre is happy to supply free entertainment!ELF starring Will Ferrell is showing on December 27th. DC LEAGUE OF SUPERPETS will be screened on January 3rd. All screenings are at 2:00 and 7:00. All children under 18 must be signed-up by an adult. 16 year olds are permitted to...

Don’t Let Frozen Water Pipes Detour Your Holidays – Here’s Good Advice

From the City Of Ponca City:Forecast-COLD!! The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help! 1. If you have had problems...

City of Ponca City will observe Thursday and Friday as City Holidays

The City of Ponca City will observe Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24 as City Holidays:• Ponca City Library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, and will REOPEN Monday, December 27. • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, December 23, or Friday, December 24, and will RESUME Monday, December 27. •...

Christmas tree recycling information for after the holidays

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Starting December 23, 2020, the Christmas...