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The Woods County Excise Board held a short special meeting Wednesday morning. Chairman Joe Shirley opened the meeting with members Chris Olson and Bob Seivert present. County Clerk Shelley Reed also...

A man called the police about a problem with his father. Court documents show on March 13, Cherokee Police Officer Reith Claflin was notified by dispatch that Gentrye Nickel needed to do a police repo...

The Woods County Economic Development Committee (WCEDC) met Tuesday, March 12, for their regular quarterly meeting. Dr. Kay Decker, vice chair, opened the meeting with members Susan Bradford, Dr. Bo...

The Woods County Commissioners took no action on three agenda items Monday. All involved the use of ARPA funds, and the commissioners wanted more information. Chairman Randy McMurphy opened the meetin...

Alva Mayor Kelly Parker is taking names. He’s looking for names of citizens who are interested and willing to serve on the Alva City Council. At the regular meeting Monday night, two c...

"I'm getting real excited about the turf," said Courtney Nesseralla, director of Alva Parks and Recreation. "Every time I go over there, every day there's a difference." She told parks and recreation...

Special meetings of the Alva City Council and Alva Economic Development Authority (AEDA) were held last Thursday, March 7, at 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kelly Parker opened the meeting with councilmembers...

When a woman living in Cherokee had to be out of town for an extended time, she depended on two people to check on her house and take care of her pets. Now those two people are facing felony charges....

The Woods County Commissioners approved bridge inspections and a couple of events to be held on the courthouse property. Chairman Randy McMurphy opened the meeting with Commissioners David Hamil and...

Things have been difficult in the newspaper office the past month. Office Manager Linda Toone fractured her wrist about a month ago and has been recuperating at home. Instead of callers being greeted...

The Alva Ladybugs had a chance to play in the Big House in Oklahoma City Tuesday as they took on the Jones Lady Longhorns in Class 3A quarterfinals. The road to get there was bumpy with a loss to...

Last Thursday, Feb. 29, the Alva Goldbugs and Roland Rangers met in the first round of area playoffs. Roland outscored Alva 16-8 in the first quarter and continued to maintain a lead, going into...

David Holland's gaze is drawn to the building storm clouds in the sky while Jude Tolar looks to the beauty of the earth below. The artists see colors, both delicate and vivid. Each uses nature for...

During the regular meeting Monday, the Alva Board of Education voted to fill one teaching position for next year, but Superintendent Tim Argo listed numerous openings yet to be filled. Dr. Vicki...

Big second half scoring gave the Alva Ladybugs a 60-38 win over Rejoice Christian in the first round of regionals last Thursday, Feb. 22, at Chisholm. With a two-point edge at halftime, the Ladybugs... Full story

After losing the first round of regionals, the Alva Goldbugs had to win two more games to stay alive in the playoffs. On Thursday, Feb. 22, at Chisholm, the Goldbugs faced a slow, methodical Lincoln... Full story

New general surgeon Addison Roberts, DO, had his first day at Share Medical Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27. He plans to be at the hospital twice a month on Tuesdays. Roberts is a board-certified general... Full story

The Woods County Commissioners approved a Capron Fire Department request, made a fair board appointment and paid for an excavator during their regular meeting Monday morning. All three commissioners w...

The Woods County Excise Board meeting Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, was routine with Chairman Joe Shirley and member Bob Seivert present. Chris Olson was absent. County Clerk Shelley Reed was also in...