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McCarter museum hours given

The McCarter Museum is open from 1-3 p.m. each Thursday, 4-6 Friday.. Other times for tours or visiting may be made by calling (580) 761-7576 or any of the numbers listed on the door. Visitors are always welcome.

Newtt Briefs

TEF annual meeting Nov. 18

Incidentally

...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on November 5 Scott Love, Bonnie Coates, Melissa Dvorak, Michelle Williams, Blaine Duncan, Jack Davis. November 6 Amy Burns, Mary Koster, Tyler Rudd. November 7 Donna Wilkins, Kirk Henderson, Ryan Randall, Wanda Smith, Justin Geiser, Bertie Colwell, Dale Howeth, Amber Meadows, Katelyn Qualls. November 8 Rick Ray, Levi Kaup, Tyler Simpson, Shiloh Ross. November 9 Chris Martin, Robert Farley, Dawn Huff, Mary Detten. November 10 Dorothy Owen, Kari Widener. November 11 Sally Dunford, James Cook, Chad Humphries, Mike Barker, Ben Price, Monica Grein. ...Happy Anniversary on November 9 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coulter The News invites Boirmie Coates and guest to Mary’s Tonkawa Grill for a free cup of coffee. Exchange this article at the cashier for payment...Like us on Facebook @TheTonkawaNews

ICE STORM 2020

The City of Tonkawa had a nearly 100% outage during the ice storm that began Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Winners in Chamber Trick or Treat Festival are given

Winners in the annual downtown Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Festival were announced.

Northern Fall Musical set

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts is presenting the smash hit comedy musical, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” on Nov. 12-15.

‘Pride of Tonkawa’ marching band wins many awards

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Above, director Chris Reeder leads the Tonkawa band in the Homecoming parade. At right, Drum Major Alyssa Pando leads the band around Buc Stadium for the halftime show. The band has had a busy and rewarding season. They have participated in multiple contest this year, including the following: Second at Pauls Valley marching invitational, first place at Elgin Owls southwest Showdown marching competition, first place at Holdenville Blue & Gold marching competition, Outstanding Drum Major at Holdenville Blue & Gold marching competition, superior one rating at Tri-State marching contest and superior one rating at the OSSAA district marching contest.

Float winner

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The Tonkawa sophomore class won first in the Homecoming float contest with this entry.

Northwestern’s Virtual Ranger Preview Nov. 7

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s annual Ranger Preview event for high school seniors will be completely virtual on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 am. on Northwestern’s YouTube channel.

Northern, University Center partner in new Weekend College for Spring 2021

Northern Oklahoma College is partnering with the University Center in Ponca City for the newly created Weekend College for Spring 2021.