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

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.

Tonkawa Elementary Now Hiring

Tonkawa Elementary is looking for a special education paraprofessional who wants to work closely with students who have special needs to help them grow and learn.This person will have daily support provided by the special education teacher and classroom teachers.Apply at: Read More.

City of Tonkawa surveying for water improvement

The City of Tonkawa has teamed up with the Indian Health Service's to improve the water system. Over the next few days individuals authorized by the City or City employees will be canvasing the neighborhoods with the survey below. It should only take a moment of your time. Thank you in advance for your... Read More.
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Tonkawa man killed in accident Friday afternoon

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, one Tonkawa man was killed in an accident at 1:31 p.m. Friday afternoon, 2 miles south of Blackwell at 13th street and Hubbard Road.Charles Stewart, 49, was driving at 1996 Dodge Pickup on south 13th when he failed to yield at the stop sign at Hubbard Road. Stewart... Read More.

Tonkawa residents awoken by gunshot sounds

Tonkawa residents in the 400 block of N. 9th Street were awoken by the sounds of gunshots, this morning. On Saturday, June 05, 2021 at approximately 2:56 a.m., the Tonkawa Police Department Communications Center received reports of gunshots in the area of N. 9th Street and W. College Street.Police quickly responded and checked the... Read More.

Mary’s Grill – Tonkawa

Mary's Grill, one of North Central Oklahoma's truly iconic family restaurants, now has openings for evening and weekend shifts.  Work in a wonderful atmosphere with some great people!  Apply in person at Mary's, 114 East Grand in Tonkawa.Mary's is an equal opportunity employer. To list your openings on JobLink, call 765-5491 or email questions and... Read More.
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Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies – Tonkawa

What a fun place to work!  Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies is hiring for restaurant crew members!  Apply in person at Fountain Road and I-35 Tonkawa!  Equal Opportunity Employer To list your openings on JobLink, call 765-5491 or email questions and requests for more information to Joblink at PoncaPost.com

NOC Board of Regents meet in Tonkawa

 The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents met Wednesday at the Renfro Center in Tonkawa.   In the vice-president’s update, Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Johnson reported that as of Friday, May 7, NOC had no COVID-19 cases and no contact tracing on any of the three campuses.   Vice President for Community Relations &... Read More.

Tonkawa Film Festival set for May 21-22

The Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2021 "Tonkawa Film Festival" on Saturday, May 22 starting at 12 p.m. in downtown Tonkawa!You can enjoy the one-of-a-kind Film Festival parade including visiting Filmmakers from around the world.They are looking for fun and unusual entrants for the parade.  If that's you, please email... Read More.
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Willie Spears speaks to NOC Tonkawa, NOC Enid students

Author and motivational speaker Willie Spears spoke to Northern Oklahoma College students at both Enid and Tonkawa on Wednesday. Spears had a simple message to NOC students by using NOC as an acronym for “Navigating Obstacle Courses.”   He explained that obstacles are part of life and have to be navigated.   He talked about his son... Read More.

Cultural Engagement Center receives Tonkawa language, cultural books

  The Northern Oklahoma College Cultural Engagement Center is the recipient of 10 Tonkawa Tribal Language Books and 10 historical books on the Tonkawa Tribe.   The books were prepared for the Tonkawa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma as part of the Tonkawa Tribe Language Restoration and Presentation Program Series 2015.  The Tonkawa Language book was written by... Read More.