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Wheartheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, May 1 – Creamed Beef, Stewed Tomatoes & Okra, Corn, Biscuit in Entrée, Peanut Butter Cookie, Milk.

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 20 ambulance calls transporting 13, and 5 fire calls during the past week. People who are planning on burning in our jurisdiction in the county please call the fire department at (580) 628-3251 and advise us where and when you are planning to burn to deter unnecessary call outs.

Stacy Burns new Tonkawa mayor

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Stacy Burns is Tonkawa’s new Mayor, it was decided at the Tuesday, April 18, meeting of the city council.

Incidentally...

... The News wishes a Happy Birthday on April 27 Valorie Wilkins, Beverly Brining. April 28 Lisa Jones, Dondee Epperson, Sherry King. April 29 Nathan Geiser, Trey Fox, Heidi Hembree, Heather Brown. April 30 Margie Shahan, James Eudaily. May 1 Marie Wintermute, Melinda Glasgow, Kyle Bradley, Lynn Chenowith, Jase Lee, Kevin West, Sr. May 2 Tiffany Turner, Kim Ingram, Robert Carter, Jr., David Minx, Leveda Epperly, Christian Slavens, Sam Peart. May 3 Will Miller, Phillip Neeley, Tracy Patterson, Nevaeh Roundtree.... Happy Anniversary on May 2 David and Sheila Britton. May 3 Timothy and Tammy Mead. .... The News invites Melinda Glasgow and guest to Mary’s Tonkawa Grill for a free cup of coffee. Exchange this article at the cashier for payment... Like us on Facebook @ TheTonkawaNews

Tonkawa’s 2023 Leadership Class

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Tonkawa’s 2023 Leadership Class

Northern Oklahoma College regents discuss soccer at NOC Enid

Northern Oklahoma College regents heard a presentation on the possibility of adding soccer or moving soccer to the NOC Enid Campus from NOC Tonkawa.

McCarter Museum new hours

The McCarter Museum will be open regular hours from 2:00--

NOC Rocket Team in Wisconsin weekend

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For the second straight year, Northern Oklahoma College is participating in the First Nations Launch Competition Sponsored by the Wisconsin Space Grant in Kansasville, Wisconsin, April 29-30.

2023 Tonkawa Film Festival announces winners

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The Tonkawa Film Festival held its 4th edition of the festival this past weekend with a record number of filmmakers in attendance from across the United States and from as far away as Australia. In addition to the 35 films screened at Wilkin Hall on the Northern Oklahoma College campus, the festival once again featured their one-of-a-kind film festival parade through downtown Tonkawa. The parade featured visiting filmmakers as well as adding a competition for Best Film themed costumes, floats and vehicles. Winners were awarded part of the $1000 donated by First National Bank of Oklahoma in Tonkawa. This year’s parade also included a special appearance by Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell who met with visiting filmmakers following the parade to highlight the benefits of filming Oklahoma.

PTC Offers June Summer Camp and Academies

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Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC’s) Summer Camp and Academies are filling up as parents enroll their students to learn valuable skills they can apply in future careers. Summer Camp, scheduled May 31st to June 2nd, is for students completing 5th and 6th grade. They will learn problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and decision-making. Two pathway choices are available for registration at pioneertech.edu/events through May 1st.