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Tonkawa senior commencement tentatively set for June 20 here

Tonkawa Public Schools have tentatively set graduation for the 2020 senior class for Saturday, June 20, Principal Kyle Simpson said today.

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Northern accepts scholarship apps

Northern Oklahoma College is continuing to accept scholarship applications for Fall 2020.

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Northern plans for fall semester classes to be in-person on campus

Northern Oklahoma College is planning to open all of its locations beginning July 1, college officials announced Monday.

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The Tonkawa News

60 years ago, March 7, 1960

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Dear Rusty: I have been advised by my financial planner to start my wife’s social security benefits at the age of 62 (she is now 61). I am 65 and still employed, not on Medicare, and not taking social security benefits. My wife’s benefits are much less than mine. I hope to wait until age 70 before starting my benefits. My income is currently $160,000. Do you see this as a wise choice to start my wife’s SS benefits at age 62? Signed: Planning Ahead

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Step-By-Step guide to file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission released step-by-step guidance today to assist individuals not eligible for regular unemployment benefits to file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

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Fishing report

Carl Blackwell: April 28. Elevation above normal, water 61 and murky. Crappie, white bass and striped bass hybrids fair on hair jigs, jigs, small lures, tube jigs and worms around brush structure and shorelines. Channel catfish fair on Alabama rigs, chicken liver, crawfish, shrimp, stinkbait and worms around brush structure, channels, riprap, shorelines, standing timber and weed beds. Report submitted by Emily Long, game warden stationed in Payne County.