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Tonkawa pair get NWSU degrees

Spring commencement exercises at Northwestern Oklahoma State University were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Ranger Field.

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Retired teachers meet May 25

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Class of 2021 will graduate Saturday here

Commencement exercises for the 45-member 2021 Tonkawa senior class will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Tonkawa Event Center.

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Tonkawa schools rehires its teachers, support staff for coming school year

Rehiring of the 2021-2022 certified staff and support staff headlined Monday night’s meeting of the Tonkawa Board of Education.

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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.