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Arbor Day Foundation Names Ponca City Tree City USA

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

Ponca City, Oklahoma was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.Ponca City achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual...

No new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, 87 deaths documented

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting no new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. Oklahoma has seen 432,793 COVID-19 cases overall as 11,401 cases are active. The number of active cases is 464 less than Monday.OSDH documented 87 new deaths on Tuesday as the state's death toll is at 4,788. One death being for...

Mavs split with Connors in Region 2 play

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

NOC remained a half game behind Murray in the Region 2 standings with an 89-67 win over Connors Monday night at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The Lady Mavs lost in overtime 63-57. Mavs 89, Connors 67 The 10th ranked Mavs (13-1) improved to 8-1 in conference play with Monday’s win. Connors...

2nd ranked Mavs baseball sweeps Pratt

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs, now ranked #2 in NJCAA Division 2, swept Pratt (KS) in a doubleheader Monday in Tonkawa 11-10 and 13-6. NOC's record is 13-3. In Game 1, the Mavs blasted out to an early lead then held on to an 11-10 win over Pratt.

NOC’s Krause reaches coaching milestone

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College women’s basketball coach Greg Krause won his 600th game Saturday in a 77-69 win over Redlands in Tonkawa. Krause is in his 39th season at NOC, he began his coaching career in 1982-83. “I appreciate the opportunity to coach and teach at Northern,” Krause said. “Working with...

Johnson & Johnson One-Shot Vaccine available at NOC Wednesday

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College has announced that the Kay County Health Department will be providing the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine for Tonkawa Residence Hall students on Wednesday, March 17, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Renfro Center Event Hall.Social distancing and face masks are required. No appointment is necessary.

Xanadu opens Thursday night at NOC

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts is presenting “Xanadu” March 18-21. The performances, directed by NOC Musical Theatre Instructor Chad Anderson, are in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Seating is limited...

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Receives $50,000 Morgan Stanley Grant to Address Childhood Hunger in Diverse Communities

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – March 15, 2021 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has received a $50,000 grant from Morgan Stanley to support the nonprofit’s efforts to better support households with children living in communities hardest hit by hunger in Comanche County. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding America cites that 26%...

Mavs basketball sweeps Redlands

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavs gave coach Greg Krause an early birthday present (March 16) as his Lady Mavs beat Redlands 77-69 Saturday afternoon at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The win was Krause's 600th coaching victory. The 4th ranked Mavs men rebounded with a 73-64 win over Redlands Lady...

OBI shares dates for upcoming area blood drives

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Blood Institute is encouraging donors to rise up and give! Oklahoma Blood Institute is also proud to partner with the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins will be managed as schedules allow. All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies to identify potential convalescent plasma donors.*...

Willie Spears to speak at Northern Oklahoma College

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting the Willie Spears Experience Wednesday, March 24 at NOC Tonkawa and NOC Enid. Spears will be speaking March 24 at the Renfro Center at 3:30 p.m. in Tonkawa and Montgomery Hall at 6:30 p.m. in Enid Spears is a professional speaker, teacher,...

Mavs baseball takes two from Kansas Wesleyan

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

SALINA, Kansas -- The 3rd ranked NOC Mavs swept a pair from Kansas Wesleyan JV Sunday in Salina, Kansas. The Mavs (10-3) rallied in Game 1 for an 8-7 win and then won the nightcap 9-1. In Game 1, Levi Hauter had three hits including a home, double, four...