Articles from the March 1, 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 evening, young adults will meet at 5 p.m. Youth will meet at 6 p.m. This includes...
By Blessed are the pure in heart
When we think of something that is pure, we usually think of it as the real deal, authentic, or genuine. This next Beatitude states that the “pure in heart” will see God. Christians are many times labeled as hypocrites because people may see the...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1359 page 888: H I S Pipeline LLC convey unto BC Holding LLC. Section 18, Township 27N, Range 13W, NW4. Warranty deed. Book 1359 page 891: Counting Groups LLC conveys unto Stephen Eric Benson. Section 4, Township 22N,...
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
Thursday, February 22, 2024 During this day were six traffic stops, three controlled burns and one utility complaint. 8:08 a.m. – Report of a theft on Ohio Street. 11:02 a.m. – Medic needed on Noble Street for a person with breathing problems. 11:...
The life of appliances
“Didn’t need no welfare state, everybody pulled their weight, gee our old LaSalle ran great, those were the days.” –All In The Family, 1971. The LaSalle was a great car, easy to work on and long la...
I yam who I yam
Remember the old TV cartoon “Popeye The Sailor Man?” He had a favorite saying: “I yam what I yam and dat’s all I yam.” And poor old Olive Oyl could never get him to see himself any other way. A po...
Spiritual challenges
While my articles often touch on moral and/or societal issues, I usually try to avoid explicitly discussing religion. However, as we have just begun a new year and are expected to have forgiveness in...
Is it spring already?
The elm trees at home are budding out, so spring has officially sprung, right? I don’t know if I believe that 100 percent, but we started some tomato and pepper seeds this weekend and man it felt good. The winter blues seem to drag on sometimes, prob...
Full Cyrkle – part 2
When members of the rock group The Cyrkle began making music in 1966, fame came quickly. The band’s first album peaked at No. 47 on the Billboard charts while producing two hit singles. Their first h...
4-Hers attend second annual Etiquette First event
On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 11, twelve 4-h members were treated to a pre-Valentine's formal dinner at The Runnymede courtesy of the Grow and Share OHCE group. Charolette Hadwiger, Business and Industry...
Menus for week of March 4–8
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Pancake on a stick, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Scrambled eggs, toast, fruit, juice, milk Fr...
Woods County OHCE holds Achievement Night
The Woods County OHCE met for its annual Achievement Night on Monday, Feb. 26, in the Women's Building at the Woods County Fairgrounds. Thirty-two members enjoyed a soup supper prior to the business...
Tuesday night bowling standings, week of Feb. 27
Team Standings Dilly Dilly – 58.6 wins, 61 losses The Bowl Movements – 57.2 wins, 59.5 losses Marshall’s Oldtimers – 53.8 wins, 56 losses O’Bar – 52.9 wins, 55 losses X-Team – 48.1 wins, 50 losses Knights of Columbus – 47.1 wins, 49 losses Rollin G...
Lady Rangers win home thriller on Senior Day
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State Lady Rangers closed out the season series with the Golden Suns Saturday afternoon. Northwestern in a back-andforth game closed out the 67-64 victory after a wide balanced attack featuring nine different scorers led...
Ranger softball sweeps doubleheader to win series over Reddies
PIEDMONT – Northwestern Oklahoma State closed out the series with Henderson State following a Saturday afternoon doubleheader. A six-run third inning sparked the Rangers offense scoring in the final four at bats to win game one. The Rangers completed...
Simpson earns GAC Player of the Week
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State forward Faith Simpson has earned her sixth conference player of the week of the season the Great American Conference announced Monday afternoon. Northwestern finished the week 2-0 after wins over #5 Harding and A...
Rangers fall at home, have win streak snapped by Arkansas Tech
ALVA – The Ranger men's basketball team faced off against Arkansas Tech Saturday afternoon to close out the season series. The Wonder Boys took the weekend matchup 70-63 to split the season series with the Rangers. The loss drops the Rangers to 1...
Northwestern baseball drops road series to the Reddies
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Ranger baseball team closed out their trip to Arkansas with Saturday's game. The Reddies topped the Rangers 4-3 after a late eighth-inning run for the one run victory. The loss drops the Rangers to...
Alva Ladybugs take regional championship, advance to area
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
Goldbugs defeat Rejoice Christian to advance to area playoffs
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
Healing for the brokenhearted
“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted.” Isaiah 61:1 There are a lot of heartaches in our lives. We would like to have the world be a better place. But doesn’t it seem like things are just getting worse? Our lives get weighed down with many...
Bautista, Sneary honored as Rotary Students of the Month
Alva High School students Jackeline Bautista and Connor Sneary were recently honored as Students of the Month by the Alva Rotary Club. They attended a Rotary lunch at NWOSU on Thursday, Feb. 22, with...
Fall enrollment opens March 12; spring break begins March 18
Northwestern Oklahoma State University students will have the opportunity to enroll in fall classes before spring break this year. Northwestern fall enrollment opens March 12 and spring break is March 18-22. Administrative offices at all three...
53rd Nescatunga Arts Festival, 3rd Sugar Show Planned for May 31, June 1
Registration is now open for the 53rd Nescatunga Arts Festival and third Sugar Show planned for May 31 and June 1 in the Pete and Ruth Leslie Fieldhouse at the Alva Recreation Complex just south of Alva. The early registration deadline is May 3. The...
