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March 17, 2023 Arrest - At 12:28 am, the reporting party advised of an Eisabella Quilimaco, 10/29/2001, that was in the area of 1624 S. 10th and has confirmed Kay County warrants for felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy for $25,000. Unable to get to the front door because of large dogs on the porch. Negative contact with home owner.

TONKAWA SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM MONDAY 3/27/23 Candidates- Jera McCann & Melanie Caughlin- Bellinghause will address their view of the future of Tonkawa Public Schools followed by a Live Q&A Session. 7:00 pm- Monday 3/27/23 - Tonkawa Church of Christ - 300 N. Public - Tonkawa. Presented by Involve & Informed Tonkawa Citizens - Questions- Call Terry Thompson - 580-670-0357

MIAMI — The looming indictment of Donald Trump on charges he paid hush money to an adult film actress has put Ron DeSantis in an awkward position, forced to choose between joining most Republicans in defense of a political rival and taking advantage of a damaging criminal allegation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping touted close ties with Russia on the second day of his state visit to Moscow Tuesday, inviting Vladimir Putin to make a return visit later this year. “It fits the historical logic that Chinese leaders take Russia as a primary choice for their overseas visits, Xi said, adding that China and Russia are each other’s biggest neighbor and comprehensive strategic partner,” the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

Northern Oklahoma College celebrates 50 years of Nursing at a two-day event March 24-25 at NOC Tonkawa. The event begins Friday night with a mixer at the Cultural Engagement Center and then attending the Redbud Jazz Festival at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at 8 am. Angela Spicer called the meeting to order.

The Doodle Academy, located at 103 E. Grand Ave., will be holding a 4th Friday Art Night on March 24 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Admission to the event is free and will provide the opportunity to meet and view the works of Bradley Brauser.