Tonkawa HS, Operating May 30 to July 28, 2023. 500 East North Avenue, Tonkawa, OK 74653. Breakfast from 8:00-9:00. Lunch from 11:00-12:30. Closed: July 4 and Saturday and Sunday.
The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 21 ambulance calls transporting 13, and 1 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. THE FIRE DEPT WILL NO LONGER BE FILLING RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS. AMBULANCE
Dr. Marsh Howard has been selected to lead the Northern Oklahoma College Stillwater campus as the new vice president for NOC Stillwater and grant development for the college and will assume his new duties June 5, 2023.
The Kay County Treasurer would like to make the public aware that the treasurer’s office will be conducting the annual Tax Resale for the office of the County Treasurer on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at the KAY COUNTYADMINISTRATION BUILDING, located at 219 S Main, Newkirk, beginning at 9:00am. The new Administration Building is located next to the current Kay County Courthouse that is under remodel. You should not enter the Courthouse in any way and come straight to the Administration Building. We will have signs that will help guide you to our new facility. This sale will be for property that is being sold for several years of delinquent tax as required by state statute Title 68 Section 3129.
... The News wishes a Happy Birthday on June 8 Chris Wilkins, Jaci Johnson, Amy Frazier, Aniya Berry, Amy Thomasson. June 9 Teena Robbins, Stacy Gregory, Raeann Sawyers, Jimmy Linton, Kevin Ditmore, Brent Trujillo.
Northern Oklahoma College students, faculty, and staff joined other state system institutions at the state Capitol recently to demonstrate the value and importance of higher education in the state.
A PTSD Support Group for veterans of all ages meets at the American Legion in Ponca City every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. Questions? Call Allen Teten at 580716-3529.
The annual Lucky Duck Derby sponsored by the Tonkawa High School Alumni Association, partnering with the Tonkawa Masonic Lodge, will be held on Monday, July 4th, immediately following the parade that starts at noon in downtown Tonkawa. The Derby will take place at the canal on West Grand Avenue just west of Treasures on Grand Avenue (previously the Christian Church).
