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Northern conducting online classes March 23-April 3

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to protect the Northern Oklahoma College campus community, NOC will be conducting online classes the two weeks following spring break, beginning Monday, March 23 through Friday, April 3.

County Democrats postpone meeting

The meeting which was scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th has been canceled. During this difficult time in our country, we believe that people should stay home as much as possible. We encourage everyone to practice handwashing, keeping your hands off your face, social distancing and staying home if you feel ill. We also encourage people to check on your older relatives and neighbors. We all need to look out for the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Deadline to change Party Affiliation is March 31

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation before the Primary or Runoff Primary Elections later this year must do so no later than Tuesday, March 31, according to Cheryl Howard, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board.

Students wash downtown windows

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Students in Mr. Kurt Kirtley’s and Mrs. Dawn Huff’s second and fourth hour classes washed and cleaned the windows downtown following the recent film festival. The windows were painted by Jena Kodesh and students from NOC. Pictured are some of the students from second hour classes left to right Noah Campbell, Chazz Slavens, Jake Randall, Jasmin Orozco, Rebecca Soto, Taylor Mercer and in front Riley Coy.

Masonic Lodge presents check to THS art

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The Tonkawa Masonic Lodge recently presented a matching project check for $582.00 to Dawn Huff THS art instructor pictured left to right are Masonic member Brian Parrish, Mrs. Huff, Masonic member Roland Jones and Mrs. Huff’s 1st hour 8th grade class. The money will be used for art fee scholarships and consumable materials for the classroom.

Gospel Jubilee is now closed

The Ponca City Gospel Jubilee will be closed temporarily at this time to ensure the safety of the community.

Mayor declares emergency; schools close until April 6

By order of the State Department of Education all Public Schools will be closed statewide in response to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.

Tonkawa Girls State Delegates are announced

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Delegates to the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State were announced this week by Chairman Evelyn Coyle.

Tonkawa Methodists continue to take donations for thrift sale

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Donations for the 36th annual Tonkawa United Methodist Church Thrift Sale are still being taken. Our hard working crew members (Marlene Fuller, Debby Randall, Valorie Buss, Norma Young, and Meredith Williamson) continue to sort through items coming in and are hoping for the best event ever. The sale will be held at the church located at 410 E. Grand on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday April 4th.

School Calendar

Wednesday, March 11 — District band at Cushing. FC A meets in old gym at 7 p.m. cheer clinic, 4:30-6 p.m.