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Farmers struggle with ‘bleak’ situation as Congress waffles on new Farm Bill

The cost of fertilizer is up; crop prices are down. Farmers have struggled through drought, and ranchers sold off huge swaths of their herd.

Oklahoma tourism head to retire after critical audit

OKLAHOMACITY – Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation Executive Director Shelley Zumwalt on Thursday announced her retirement months after she was called on to resign in the wake of a scathing audit.

NOC Tonkawa Calendar

Oct. 3: Pride & Prejudice, KPAC, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4: Pride & Prejudice, KPAC, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4: Away Mavs Softball at CBC Festival, TBA Oct. 5: Away Mavs Softball at CBC Festival, TBA Oct. 5: Pride & Prejudice, KPAC, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6: Away Mavs Basketball at Norman Jamboree, TBA Oct. 6: Home Mavs Baseball vs. Hesston (KS), 1 p.m. Oct. 6: Pride & Prejudice, KPAC, 2 p.m. Oct. 8: Free Lunch, BCM, 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 8: Home Mavs Baseball vs. Oklahoma Wesleyan, 1 p.m. Oct. 9: Free Lunch, Wesley House, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 9: The Gathering, BCM, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11: Home Mavs Baseball vs. Southwestern (KS), 1 p.m. Please check www.noc.edu for current NOC events.

A true Buccaneer

We are all deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own, Steve Randall. We will miss his smile, his humor, his commitment to family, community, and Tonkawa Schools.

Eleanor Hays Art Gallery Displays OAI Tour de Quartz

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Oklahoma City, Okla., From October 3-31 Oklahoma high school students are displaying artwork at the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery, located on the Northern Oklahoma College campus, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Arts Institute’s Tour de Quartz exhibition. Artwork featured in the Tour de Quartz exhibit was created during the 2024 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI), a prestigious arts academy held each summer at Quartz Mountain State Park & Lodge in southwestern Oklahoma.

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Scammers strike Venture Foods

The friendly neighborhood market, Venture Foods, was struck by a scam artist on September 24. They announced that they were able to catch on video the exact moment that the person placed a skimmer on a register at the store.

Tonkawa Showdeo October 5

Taking place at the Tonkawa Sale Barn, the Ride for the Kids Showdeo is coming to Tonkawa on October 5 at 1 pm. It is open to contestants if they want to bring their horses and ride, or to those who just want to sit and relax during the entertainment.

NOC presents Pride and Prejudice

The Northern Oklahoma College’s Division of Fine Arts presents “Pride and Prejudice.” This performance will be going on from October 3 to 6 in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. Showtimes will be held at 7:30 pm from October 3 through5 and 2:00 pm on October 6. Admission is free for NOC students, faculty and staff with ID. For non NOC members admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Tonkawa News TIME MACHINE

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Buccaneers Put It All Together, Defeat Chilocco Indians There, 31-0, On Friday The Chilocco Indians fell in a hard-charging, fired-up band of rampaging Tonkawa Buccaneers, 31-0, Friday night on their home ground in a game that saw the Bucs take an early lead and were never threatened.