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NOC terminates employment of theatre faculty member

Tuesday, May 4

Northern Oklahoma College officials announced today that Mr. Anthony Luetkenhaus is no longer employed at Northern Oklahoma College. After further investigation and proven violations of NOC policies, he was terminated from his employment at NOC on Monday, May 3, within three business days of the onset...

OSDH reports 169 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Tuesday, May 4

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 169 new COVID-19 cases statewide for Tuesday, putting Oklahoma's overall total of cases to 449,014. The 7-day rolling average for new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, according to OSDH, is 235.Three additional deaths were documented Tuesday as the state's death toll is...

PCPS Announces Continuation of Free Meals through June 2022

Tuesday, May 4

On April 26, 2021, the USDA announced the continuation of making free meals to all students through June of 2022. The continuation is funded through the Summer Seamless program offered to all schools through the USDA and Oklahoma State Department of Education.The Ponca City Public...

PCPS Bus driver secures free kids meal vouchers for bus riders

Tuesday, May 4

Texas Roadhouse in Stillwater recently donated free kids meal vouchers to Ponca City, McCord and Kildare school bus riders ages 12 and under. This was possible through the efforts of Ponca City Public Schools bus driver, Teresa Black. Black contacted Texas Roadhouse to inquire about the possibility of...

Mavs drop non-conference game to Rose State

Tuesday, May 4

MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks dropped a non-conference game at Rose State Monday 13-6. Jackson Robinson had two hits and two runs batted in for the Mavs while Levi Haueter, Sam Shank, Carter Hines, and Hayden Priest added two hits...

Dr. Evans addresses NOC graduates

Tuesday, May 4

Retiring Northern Oklahoma College President Dr. Cheryl Evans addressed graduates at both Tonkawa and Enid campuses last Saturday in commencement exercises. In speaking to students, Evans told students that, “This is the best day of the entire school year, you reached your education goal during one...

PCPS shares COVID-19 update for week of April 27

Tuesday, May 4

The week of April 26, PCPS had one contact tracing investigation at Lincoln Elementary, which affected 28 individuals. Another COVID Contact Tracing Investigation occurred over the weekend at West Middle School. Parents were notified and isolations and quarantines will begin on Monday, May 3, 2021. The West data will...

NOC Mavs coach Ryan Bay registered his 600th win Sunday

Monday, May 3

Northern Oklahoma College Baseball Coach Ryan Bay earned his 600th win Sunday in a 10-2 win over NOC Enid. Bay has 246 wins in his seven seasons at NOC Tonkawa. The Mavs lost 15-8 in Game 1. NOC (28-22) are now...

Water lines being replaced Monday and Tuesday in Ponca City

Monday, May 3

On Monday, May 3rd, the Ponca City Water Department/Nowak will be hooking up the 16" water line at 6th and Brookfield. The area of 5th and 7th Street between Hartford and Brookfield could experience low water pressure!Crews will be in the same area on Tuesday and will be doing...

Capitol Update from Rep. Luttrell

Monday, May 3

Representative Ken Luttrell shared a Capitol update on Friday, April 30. Posted below is what Luttrell stated in his email: "The end of session is coming soon and the final push to pass bills out of the legislature and onto the governor has begun. All of the bills...

Mavs hit seven home runs in sweep of Western

Monday, May 3

ALTUS, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs slugged seven home runs in sweeping Western 15-3 and 8-4 Thursday in Altus. The Mavs (27-24) improved to 15-14 in league play while Western (12-24) dropped to 9-15 in conference. In Game 1, the Mavs...

NOC suspends theatre faculty member

Sunday, May 2

Late Wednesday night, April 28, Northern Oklahoma College administration became aware of allegations against Technical Director and professor of Theatre, Anthony Lee Luetkenhauson the Tonkawa campus. Law enforcement was invited to campus early Thursday morning to investigate. Luetkenhauson was arrested that afternoon and was...