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Thursday, August 29 – Southern Chicken Biscuit, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Frosted Flakes, 100% Fruit Punch Juice, Banana, 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk, Fat Free Chocolate Milk.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu Monday, September 2 – Closed Tuesday, September 3 – Enchilada Casserole, Texas Ranchero Pinto Beans, Strawberries, Cheesecake, Milk.

Oklahoma state superintendent confirms new student test results are ‘very different’

Ryan Walters said his agency is explaining the new data to schools. District leaders deny there has been any explanation from the state.

Oklahoma medical marijuana industry calls out OMMA for licensing backlog

Oklahoma’s regulatory agency for medical marijuana denies any widespread issues

GRAND Mental Health comes to Tonkawa

GRAND Mental Health is making their way to Tonkawa and other rural communities this week through a new pilot program known as the GRAND Care-A-Van Mobile Mental Health Access. This program offers vital mental health services to rural Oklahoma communities that might not have as much access to them.

Tonkawa City Council and Tonkawa Municipal Authority meetings on August 20

Tonkawa City Council met Tuesday, August 20, 2024. When the meeting was called to order, all council members were present and a prayer and the Flag Salute was held before the meeting began.

Swipe fee legislation crucial lifeline for Native American communities

While inflation has slowed, its grip hasn’t completely loosened on those most affected by its impact.

Tonkawa Aquatic Center closing soon

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The new Tonkawa Aquatic Center has been a great source of entertainment, exercise, and a way to beat the heat this past summer, but the time to close their doors for the season is quickly approaching. This weekend, August 31 and September 1 will be the very last days for the community to enjoy the pool until next year.

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The News wishes a Happy Birthday... August 29 Neal Smith, Lori Ann Copeland, Mary Grace Simpson, Darin Smith, Peggy Neeley. August 30 Wade Burns, Barry Lewallen, Mia Sherrod, Kathy Erwin, Dakota Jarvis. August 31 Tommy Stout, Mark Deem, Dineo Heilmann, Glen Simmons. September 1 Michael Manley, Amber Taylor, Dayna Sheets, Jim Schreen, Trent Ellis, Daniel Brown, Riggin Matlock, Brandon Bishop, Pati Graves. September 2 Becky Milligan, Sandy Linton, Harleigh Moore, Tony Kodesh. September 3 Tom Coulter, Barbara Farris, Mike Yelton. September 4 Kristin Estes, Marianne Pitt, Darren Pendleton, Crystal Brown.

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