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August 2020

August is Clear  

August is Clear

3 years ago By News Staff
August is Clear the Shelter Month and the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is working on getting as many adoptable dogs and cats into homes as much as possible this month. NOKHS will be open at their pet adoption center as well as at Petsense on Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Pictured are Vincent (left) and Ore, two dogs who are available for adoption. For any questions about this event please call 580-767-8877.

Dangers of third coronavirus surge in California focus on young people, essential workers

3 years ago By Rong-gong Lin Ii And Iris Lee Los Angeles Times
SAN FRANCISCO - Even as California finally begins to see declines in both COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations, health officials and experts are preparing for a potential third surge of coronavirus cases fueled by two groups that already have been hit hard: low-wage essential workers and young people.

Police Blotter

3 years ago By News Staff
Vehicle Tow— Solid Waste requested assistance in reference to a vehicle blocking the alley between 5th and 6th St. on Thursday at 1:38 p.m. A citation was issued and a gray Hyundai was towed. A report was taken.

Options abound when shopping for home siding

3 years ago By News Staff
Home improvement projects run the gamut from minor repairs to complete overhauls. Replacing exterior siding is one of the most significant home improvement projects homeowners can undertake. Such a project can give homes a completely new look, which is why choice of siding is such an important decision. Homeowners have many siding options to choose from, and the following guide can help them make the best choice for their homes.
Wildcat masks and gaiters  

Wildcat masks and gaiters

3 years ago By News Staff
The Ponca City Public School Wildcat masks and gaiters ordered through the Ponca City Team Store will be delivered to sites by the end of the day on Thursday, August 27. They are packaged by name, and they will be sent home with the students on Friday or Monday, August 28 or 31. If patrons ordered and had masks/gaiters sent to the Central Administration Office, they will be available beginning Friday, August 28. Please call 580-767-8000 or your school site for details.

News analysis: Trump stands alone at the RNC, atop a party remade in his image

3 years ago By David Lauter Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON - Four years ago, then-candidate Donald Trump described the nation’s ills and memorably declared, “I alone can fix it.” He’s applied that same principle to his reelection campaign. Trailing significantly behind Joe Biden in the presidential race, Trump put on a convention this week that stood out by how much it focused on him and his family while cutting connections with the Republican Party’s past.

Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Annual Fall Golf Scramble

3 years ago By News Staff
The Annual Fall Golf Scramble will take place on Saturday, September 12 at the Blackwell Golf Course. Each year the chamber, with the support of The Tonkawa Hotel & Casino and the Blackwell Golf Course sponsors this event with the purpose of bringing the community together for a great day of fun and fellowship.

COVID-19 update from Superintendent

3 years ago By News Staff
Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members: Late today we were notified by the Kay County Health Department that two individuals in our schools tested positive for COVID-19. It is our top priority to protect the health and safety of our students, staff, and community, so we are quarantining two classrooms of close contacts to the positive cases at two elementary sites.

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