Articles from the January 19, 2024 edition
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Religious services and events
Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, 517 9th St. in Alva. Pastor Sheryl White. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship following at 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Young adults will gather at 5 p.m. and youth at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17: Bible...
Another daunting election season approaches
I’m so tired. I don’t mean that I need a nap. I’m not really much of a nap taker. I don’t think it’s even physical tiredness. Today was just one of those long “mental” days. I know, I know: There are people who have it much harder than me. People wo...
Are we worthy?
What is our worth? I mean, are we really worthy of anything? There is an old saying about people we consider to be not worthy of much, it goes something like “they aren’t worth a plug nickel.” In the New Testament scriptures, the word “wort...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1357 page 920: Shelley L. Martin Trust conveys unto David V. Martin. Section 36, Township 26N, Range 14W, NW4, etc. Quit claim deed. Book 1357 page 970: Gregory D. And Marsha Lea Paris Family Trust convey unto Jason M. Pari...
Woods County court filings
According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be...
Woods County Communication logs
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 During this day were seven traffic stops, one controlled burn and one report of cattle out. 1:41 a.m. – Report of a business burglar alarm going off on Oklahoma Boulevard. 4:07 a.m. – Medic needed on Aspen Avenue for a per...
Grow and Share OHCE regular monthly meeting
Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Jan. 8 at the home of Carol McDaniel, who served as hostess. President Janet Cunningham called the meeting to order. Members joined in the flag salute. Carol gave the devotion using...
Menus for week of Jan. 22–26
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Yogurt, toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday – Pancakes with syrup, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday – Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday – Breakfast calzone, fruit, juice, milk Friday...
Tuesday night bowling standings, week of Jan. 16
Team Standings Dilly Dilly– 48 wins, 32 losses O'Bar – 47 wins, 33 losses The Bowl Movements – 43 ½ wins, 36 ½ losses Marshall's Oldtimers – 42 wins, 38 losses Knights of Columbus – 39 wins, 41 losses Rollin GoodTimes – 36 wins, 44 losses X-Team...
Some of you are in trouble
If you ever used the term "I'll do it when hell freezes over," better get ready to make good on it, because the time is now. In one of Marione's stories it said to not be afraid to take naps, because...
Oklahoma Profile: Tony Hillerman
Tony Hillerman was born in Oklahoma (in 1925) to parents who were the children of European immigrants. His mother’s people were English while his father’s folks were Germans. The Hillermans rai...
Cold temperatures and a cold heart
I feel like I need to put a disclaimer on about everything I write about because there are always people who think I am talking about them, and they get their knickers in a knot. So, if you didn’t go to church Sunday I am not talking about you. T...
Looks can be deceiving
I am always on the lookout for life experiences I can share that have irony or a catch – something that can teach a lesson differently or uniquely. Today’s story is one I was told years ago. One of...
Lady Rangers jump out early in blowout victory over Tigers
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State women's basketball team picked up right where the team left it last week. Earning a 67-49 victory over the Tigers in a game the Lady Rangers never trailed T...
Rangers defense leads to third straight victory
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State men's basketball team won their third straight game Thursday evening with a 68-52 victory over the Tigers. Northwestern never trailed in the game after starting w...
Lady Rangers combat Reddies for seventh straight win
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State women's basketball team won their seventh straight game Saturday afternoon. After trailing by 12 and down by five heading into the fourth quarter, a 9-0 run in the f... Full story
Rangers win four straight in game with Reddies
ALVA – The Rangers' men's basketball team continued the hot stretch since the new year with a 79-67 victory over the Reddies for the fourth straight win. Northwestern took the lead late in the f...
Ranger football names Jerry Glanville defensive coordinator
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State Football and head coach Ronnie Jones have announced the hiring of Jerry Glanville as the new defensive coordinator of the Ranger football team. Glanville comes to the Rangers with 57 years of coaching experience f...
Ladybugs dominate Chisholm for 67-23 win
The Chisholm Lady Longhorns are having a rebuilding year as evidenced by their record of 2-10 going into the Friday night, Jan. 12, game at Alva. The hometown Ladybugs had no problem jumping out to a... Full story
Goldbugs pull off 60-50 win against Chisholm
Following a dominating performance by the girls' team, the Alva Goldbugs had a much tougher foe in the Chisholm Longhorns Friday night, Jan. 12. Going into the game, the Goldbugs held a record of 7-5... Full story
Record-breaking economic impact of travel in state
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Stitt and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department released the record-breaking annual Economic Impact of Travel in Oklahoma report for the 2022 calendar year. “I always say Oklahoma is the best state in the country to sta...
Tourism tax approved for Lt. Governor's Turkey Hunt
The Alva Tourism and Convention Development Committee met Wednesday afternoon with two funding requests on the agenda. Present for the meeting were Chairman Melinda Barton and committee members Angeli...
Woods County Industrial Development Authority to move forward with new loan processes
Randy McMurphy, Stan Kline, Melissa Fisher, Brodie Bush and Bob Baker of the Woods County Industrial Development Authority met Wednesday morning for a special meeting to discuss the possibility of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)...
Avard Regional Rail Park Authority makes changes to its internet domains
Avard's Regional Rail Park Authority held its regularly scheduled meeting earlier this week. Most of the discussion in the open session was regarding internet domains. (A domain name is the name or address of the website users type in to visit a...