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Valgora and Jones win Miss NOC Tonkawa and Enid for 2022 year

Monday, November 1 by Lyman James

NOC.edu reports that the winners of the dual Miss Northern Oklahoma College Scholarship Competition held at NOC Tonkawa Oct. 26 were Mia-Claire Jones, Miss NOC Enid 2022 and Emma Valgora, Miss NOC Tonkawa 2022.They were crowned, respectively, by Miss NOC Enid 2020-21 Emily Hall, Enid, and by Miss NOC Tonkawa 2020-21 Carli Pendleton,... Read More.

Gusty winds cause tree to fall on home in Tonkawa

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

Gusty winds that effected the area Thursday caused a tree to fall onto a Tonkawa home. Home owner Brad Smith said he wasn’t home when the tree hit the home. Smith is now searching for a tree removal service and is still not sure of his roof will collapse. Winds for Friday are forecasted to be... Read More.

Tonkawa teen found safe Monday night

Tuesday, October 26 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Police Department shared on Facebook Monday night that 16-year-old Tyson Skipper was found and is safe with his family. Tyler went missing at around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning. Tonkawa police is thankful to the community who provided information on his whereabouts.

New information involving missing woman last seen in Tonkawa

Monday, October 4 by Lyman James

As the search continues for a missing woman, new details have been released.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, 60-year-old Cathy Ann James has been missing since Sept. 4 when she was last seen in Tonkawa.James’ sister called the Tonkawa Police Department to report that she had not been heard from since Sept. 4, OSBI... Read More.

OSBI searching for missing woman recently seen in Tonkawa

Wednesday, September 22 by Lyman James

TONKAWA, Oklahoma – The Tonkawa Police Department requested assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) in locating 60-year-old Cathy Ann James. James was known to be in Tonkawa on September 4, 2021. On September 15, 2021, James’ sister called the Tonkawa Police Department to report that she had not heard from her... Read More.

Volunteers for Tonkawa Parks and Recreation Board Needed

Thursday, September 16 by Lyman James

Tonkawa urgently needs volunteers to serve on the City’s Parks and Recreation Board. The Board is tasked with making recommendations to the City Council for planning, maintenance needs, operations, and use of the City’s Parks. The Board also assists the Council in its overall coordination of Park programs, to inform and instruct the public... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosting vaccine clinic today

Thursday, September 16 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa is hosting a vaccine clinic today. This clinic will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Memorial Student Union, and is open to all NOC Tonkawa students, employees and the public. Providing the first or second round vaccines will be the Kay County Health Department. If it's your... Read More.

Tonkawa man sentenced to prison following felony charges

Wednesday, September 8 by Lyman James

One Tonkawa man has been sentenced to prison after felony charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. A felony charge of first degree burglary was dismissed. Bobby Largent, 64, is accused of pointing a gun at a subject and threatened to kill them in... Read More.

Tonkawa City Manager Posts Bond Monday

Tuesday, August 31 by Lyman James

Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Eugene Henderson, 61, made an appearance in the Kay County District Court on Monday for felony charges of conspiracy and fraud. Also facing the same charges is former Blackwell City Manager Thomas Lynn Outhier, 67 of Tonkawa. Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield, 42, is facing three felony charges of embezzlement, one count... Read More.

City of Tonkawa notifying Commercial Customers about New Trash Service Rates

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

The City of Tonkawa has mailed letters to all Commercial Customers for the New Trash Service Rates.The city asks Commercial Customers to please review the new Trash Service Rates, then please select the type of Trash Service and the frequency of trash pick-up you desire. Please return the completed Trash Service Form to the... Read More.

I-35 to be resurfaced between Blackwell and Tonkawa

Tuesday, August 10 by Lyman James

Interstate 35 between Blackwell and Tonkawa is planned to be repaved. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission on Monday awarded nearly $6.6 million contract to Lemon Construction Co. out of Oklahoma City to resurface about 11 miles of Interstate 35 in Kay County. The project's set to start in early 2022. Areas resurfaced will be from just... Read More.

Commissioners approve resurfacing project for I-35 between Tonkawa and Blackwell

Friday, August 6 by Lyman James

At a meeting that was held Monday, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission discussed updates, approvals and contracts to various projects across the state.The commission voted to approve the annual update to the five-year County Improvements for Roads and Bridges plan. The plan includes $540 million for reconstruction or rehabilitation of 272 county bridges and improvements... Read More.