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So far, the tests for Covid-19 have been negative, reported Nocona General CEO Lance Meekins. But the hospital administrator, and the medical staff at the 18-bed facility know, “It’s just a matter of time.” Over the weekend Wichita County confirmed its fifth case of Covid-19 while Monday Parker and Erath Counties was added to the…

“Nobody’s’ ever been through anything like this,” commented NISD Supt. Dr. David Waters from his home on Monday as he began to outline the steps his staff is taking to transition from on-site to off-campus distance learning – possibly for the remainder of the current school year. At the same time, he wanted to reassure…

Because Nocona I.S.D. qualifies for the federally funded Summer Food Program, the district is offering free breakfasts and lunches to all of its students through May 29, announced Supt. Dr. David Waters on Monday. While Bowie and Montague ISDs started their breakfast and lunch program on Monday of this week, Dr. Waters said NISD needed…

With added stress from meeting the needs of Nocona’s senior citizens during the novel coronavirus pandemic The Carpenter’s Shop Senior Citizens Center could use additional drivers and hoppers to deliver meals once a day. The Center has closed its dinning room to in-person dinning in compliance with Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order as well as…

MONTAGUE – The Montague County Commissioner’s Court, meeting in their first tele-conference Monday, ratified the emergency health declaration issued last week by County Judge Rick Lewis extending it until removed. While state orders supersede county and city directives, passage of the local order “Opens us up for any future grants for assistance,” explained Judge Lewis…

While all of Nocona ISD’s school facilities are closed until at least April 10 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, if you have any questions please email either your child’s campus or the central office at the email address provided below. Supt. Dr. David Waters noted to maintain the cleanliness of the buildings, there will very…

During these times of social distancing, blood supplies become even more critical as people abstain from donating. The Texas Blood Institute had originally scheduled a blood drive to be held at Nocona High School on Wednesday, March 25 March 25, which obviously was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Working in conjunction with Nocona General…

For some of the community’s ministers it was a unique experience live streaming their worship services Sunday. For others it was old hat. But regardless of their experience level, the ministers contacted by the Nocona News found it a successful experience – although to a man, and woman, they missed the personal, face-to-face interaction with…

While Tuesday morning the Nocona City Council ratified a mayoral declaration of local disaster in response to the novel coronavirus, Mayor Robert Fenoglio said after the meeting he would not be implementing any more stringent measures, such as restricting numbers in local retailers or a shelter-in-place order. Following the executive order of Gov, Greg Abbott…

By Tracy R. Mesler © 2020 The Nocona News Local law enforcement will be on the front lines in enforcing Gov. Greg Abbott’s orders regarding the Covid-19 health emergency including barring “in-store” dining at local restaurants and “mass gatherings” to no more than 10 individuals. Nocona Police Chief Kent Holcomb, referring to handouts provided by…