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Girls State delegates named

Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Virtual Girls State for 2021. Tonkawa delegates are Jaci Johnson, daughter of Jason and Cara Beth Johnson; Savannah Linton, daughter of Jimmy and Michelle Linton; Emma Owen, daughter of Jeremy and Annie Owen. The girls will be online starting May 31 to June 4, 2021.

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City Police get Gold Level award

Tonkawa Police Chief of Police Nick Payne and Tonkawa Police Officer Tosha Warrior accept Lexipol Connect Gold Level Award.

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The Hub opens at the Tonkawa Tribal Casino at I-35/U.S. 60

The ribbon cutting at The Hub was held Monday by the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce. Holding the ribbon are Kramer Simpson, Russell Martin, Rachael Starr (cutting the ribbon), Kristy Street and Cristy Crumrine (holding the plaque). Don Patterson gave the opening welcome and Russell Martin gave a speech thanking everyone for their support.

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Dianna Ditmore honored for years at NOC

Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Administrative Assistant Dianna Ditmore is retiring after 30 years at NOC.

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NOC events

May 13: Away Mavs Softball vs. Eastern in the NJCAA Region 2 Softball Tournament in Muskogee, 11 a.m.

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NOC Adjunct named to Oklahoma Magazine list

Northern Oklahoma College Adjunct Instructor Daniel Sherron was named to the Oklahoma Magazine 40 Under 40 List for 2021.

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City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 17 ambulance calls transporting 11, and 2 fire calls during the past week. Our training this week was touring The Hub for hazards, safety, and access.