'Back in Time'The OETA-TV is presenting a program entitled 'Back in Time,' which will feature Oklahoma's role during World War II. The state housed over 20,000 German prisoners of war. The camp in Tonkawa will be highlighted. Dr. Bill Corbett, former history professor at NOC, researched the camp and will share his information.The program will be on tv on the Education Channel on the following nights:• Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm.• Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7 pm• Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:30 pmNOC Tonkawa hosts Northern Encounter Jan. 22Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Renfro Center.There will be door prizes, free SWAG, campus tour, meetings with faculty/staff, and a drawing for tuition waivers.According to Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Rick Edgington students will be provided a schedule, much like an average NOC student’s schedule. After a brief welcome and introduction, students will disperse to classrooms throughout campus and will attend “mini-classes” delivered by NOC faculty and staff.Registration is from 8:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. with the event ending at 11 a.m. Students can register for Northern Encounter at www.noc.edu .Anyone interested in more information can contact NOC’s Enrollment and Recruitment Office at 580.628.6220.Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce to hold ribbon cutting ceremonyFRIDAY - JAN 17, 2025, 12 NOON 337 SLEDS & CUSTOMS 309 SOUTH MAIN Please make sure to attend and welcome Tad Lee to Tonkawa!He has been doing custom motorcycle restoration for a long time but has moved his shop to south main in Tonkawa!This young man has a lot of great ideas to help with bringing an event to Tonkawa.His business already brings people to Tonkawa from all over the U.S.This is a unique shop and I think it will surprise you!Please show your support!McCarter MuseumOpen Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 3 pm, or call any of the numbers posted on the door for visiting on other days or times. We welcome all visitors!Mary's Grill begins new winter hoursMary’s Grill will begin their new winter hours in the new year, starting January 6. They will still be open at their normal time of 7 am, but their closing time is being changed to 6 pm.
