Regional Archives - Page 6 of 11

Wrestling is returning to NOC Tonkawa

Thursday, June 15 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College will be bringing wrestling back to NOC Tonkawa in Fall 2024. The NOC Board of Regents approved a proposal presented by Athletic Director Alan Foster on Wednesday that re-establishes the men’s program and establishes a women’s wrestling program for NOC Tonkawa. Regents approved the measure with the stipulation that all funding... Read More.

Cowley College Tennis Coach Names Coach of the Year

Monday, June 12 by Lyman James

Cowley College tennis coach Manuel Raga has been named the 2023 Wilson Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Men’s Coach of the Year. Under the direction of Coach Raga, the men's tennis team at Cowley College has been taken to new heights. This past year, Cowley won the NJCAA Divison I National Championship with Coach Raga named Coach... Read More.

OSU & Southwest Airlines Announce Destination 225° Partnership

Monday, June 12 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 12, 2023) — Oklahoma State University is a new partner in Destination 225°, a First Officer development and recruitment program at Southwest Airlines. The new partnership gives OSU professional pilot students access to a career pathway, which can lead to becoming competitively qualified for a commercial pilot career at Southwest. “Southwest is pleased to welcome... Read More.

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Rep. Ken Luttrell Comments on End of Regular Session

Friday, June 9 by Lyman James

As regular session came to an end, one of the highlights of the year was the opportunity for Senator Coleman and I to have the Lincoln Elementary School 5th-grade chorus with Amy Muegge from Ponca City perform in the Capitol rotunda. I’m so proud of these outstanding young people and their talent. It’s always... Read More.

Pandemic Relief Program for Small Businesses Can Mean Big Refunds

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

For more information or to apply online, just click here. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) or Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program is the last major COVID-19 financial relief program for small businesses to receive stimulus money due to the pandemic. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ready to give business owners up to... Read More.

101 Wild West Rodeo Parade Entries Being Accepted

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

Saturday June 10th, 10AM on Grand in downtown Ponca City. Click here to download entry form. The parade is a wonderful way to kick off the rodeo festivities. It features a variety of floats, marching bands, cowboys, cowgirls, and other Wild West characters. The parade is a true celebration of the Wild West, and it... Read More.

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NOC Tonkawa students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

Eighteen NOC Tonkawa students were inducted into the local Phi Theta Kappa Chapter on April 30. (photo by Dina Kleinmann/Northern Oklahoma College) The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Phi Theta Kappa Xi Theta Chapter announced their 2023 inductees this week. Eighteen students were inducted on April 30. According to NOC Phi Theta Kappa sponsor Lynn DeMuth,... Read More.

Marriya Wright earns NOC Nursing DAISY Award

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

NOC Nursing Division Chair Dr. Nikole Hicks presented The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing to Marriya Wright at Friday’s Nurses’ Pinning ceremony in Enid. (photo by Shiloh Martin/Northern Oklahoma College) Former Northern Oklahoma College nursing faculty member Marriya Wright was honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty at the NOC 2023 Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony Saturday,... Read More.

Babenko, Koroleva lead Cowley to National Tennis Runner-up Finish

Wednesday, May 10 by Lyman James

With freshman Arina Babenko and sophomore Mariia Koroleva capturing singles titles, the Cowley College women’s tennis team had its highest-ever national finish by placing second at the NJCAA Division I Women’s Tennis National Championships held in Tyler, TX. Hillsborough College (FL) finished three points better than Cowley (46-43) as they claimed the national title. The... Read More.

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Blackwell’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration Tonight

Friday, May 5 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Tourism Board invites you out for the huge inaugural Cinco de Mayo celebration this evening (Friday) from 6-10 PM at the Livestock building of the Blackwell Fairgrounds. Food, activities and fun for all ages is planned. Traditional games with prizes, Piñata fun, the limbo and a bounce house are some of the activities... Read More.

NOC Girls’ Basketball Camp Announced

Thursday, May 4 by Lyman James

Applications are now being accepted for the Lady Mavs girls’ summer basketball camps at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, according to Coach Greg Krause, camp director. “Summer is the best time to work on individual skills and fundamentals,” he advises. “Basketball teaches the value of improving as an individual, as well as committing to what’s best... Read More.

For Area Businesses: Is the “$26,000 Per Employee” Tax Refund legit?

Thursday, May 4 by Lyman James

Quick answer: It is. The program has been heavily promoted on radio, tv and through social media, leading to many questions. The Employee Retention Credit is a payroll tax refund program that provides critical support to businesses that kept employees on payroll during the pandemic. With the recent regulation change, even businesses that... Read More.