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City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 14 ambulance calls transporting 8, 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.

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NOC events

May 4: Home Softball vs. Connors, 2 p.m.

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Lincoln Center Activities

118 S. 7th Street Tonkawa, OK

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Students, higher ed supporters attend Oklahoma Promise Day

Students, faculty, representatives from Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities, and other supporters gathered at the state Capitol April 11 to show appreciation for the Governor, Legislature and state Board of Equalization’s ongoing support of the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship program and to encourage legislators to continue to fund the program.

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Incidentally...

... The News wishes a Happy Birthday on May 4 Kristi Hall, Jeanne Perkins, Bradey Cain, Mike Howard, Tonya Durbin, Kelly Jordan, Lori Ross. May 5 Bill Gregory, Cynthia Cohenour, Matt Cunningham, LuAnna Box, Kramer Britton, Leah Dollarhide, McKenzie Mason. May 6 Erika Eggers, Courtney Miller, Lyndia Bixler, Mary Koch, Mandy Kersey, Mabel Smethers, Colby Love, Kaitlyn Anderson, Linda Allen. May 7 Ronnie Robinson, Keeley Mc-Cullough, Katie Turner, Curtis Ditmore, Jonathan Qualls.

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IOOF Cemetery needs donations

The IOOF Cemetery is in need of donations to continue operation of the cemetery, Garry Davis announced this week. Brent Bailey is caretaker. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 121 with checks made to the Tonkawa Cemetery for upkeep.

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NOC plans DMI Student Showcase, Epic Shorts Film Festival

The Northern Oklahoma College Digital Media Institute’s Annual Student Showcase will be held on Friday, May 5, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Wilkin Hall room 108/110. DMI’s six graduating students will be showcasing their creative skills in Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and much more. Visitors are welcome to take a tour, watch demo reels, talk to the students, and enjoy traditional free ice cream floats.