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Religious services and events
Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, 517 9th St. in Alva with Pastor Sheryl White. Sunday: Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m., and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Young adults will meet at 5 p.m. and youth at 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible study at 7 p.m....
By Breaking the stigma: nurturing mental health in community and faith
In this article, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I want to emphasize a critical issue that resonates deeply with many of us: mental health. Mental health has emerged as a prominent concern in society, including within the church...
The power of mustard
I love the condiment mustard a whole lot! I love mustard on hot dogs, brats, scrambled eggs, and many other foods. Our Lord Jesus Christ loves mustard as well, so much so that he compares the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed in Matthew, Mark and...
Menus for week of April 29–May 3
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Pancake on a stick, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Muffin, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Waffles and syrup...
Sometimes ignorance is bliss
One evening last week I ran across a post selling a nice looking 2012 car with 77,000 miles on it for $2,500. I had a friend looking for a car and this would fit the bill. One of my other friends was...
Nothing civil about it
Every year when April rolls around, it is time to start thinking of pleasant things like the start of a new baseball season and the optimistic weather of springtime with new growth signaling that wint...
Doubt does not equal unbelief
This past Friday and Saturday evenings I attended a men’s conference in Laverne. Somewhere around 75 men from different churches and different communities came together and enjoyed fellowship, worship and scripture. It was a great couple of e...
Locked up and secure – or scary?
Do they bother you? Do walls and fences cause claustrophobia in you? How about locked doors and gates? Do they bring about a fierce need to find the key and escape? The obvious answer for most of us...
Escaping boring conversations
Have you ever been dragged into a one-sided chat that droned on with no end in sight? There is an art to extracting yourself graciously without insult or injury. According to Elizabeth Bernstein in...
Social sciences department inducts students into honor societies
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Social Sciences inducted new members into its international honor societies. These honor societies recognize student academic accomplishments in the social science department’s programs each yea...
Soundscapes VIII April 26 at the Alva Bus Barn
Members of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Chorale and Singers will be in concert for their eighth annual spring semester performance in the Alva Bus Barn (230 Choctaw St.) Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. This concert is dubbed the European...
Garner earns 2024 deSERVING Ranger Award
Ashley Garner, senior social work major at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has been honored with this year's deSERVING Ranger Award from the Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (SL/CE)...
President of BancFirst Lawton to deliver 2024 commencement address
Northwestern Oklahoma State University alumnus Mark Brace, president of BancFirst Lawton, will deliver the commencement address at his alma mater during the University's spring commencement ceremony...
2024 Northwestern Outstanding Seniors, other awards announced
Twelve Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates have been selected as the 2024 Outstanding Seniors. This year’s Outstanding Seniors are Alex Baxter, Shaylee Beck, Archer Bohlen, Jillian Bouse, Jadyn Budig, Tabor Budy, Jonas Decker, Abigail Gr...
Local student honored at Oklahoma State Capitol
Rose State College students, faculty and staff, as well as other Oklahoma institutions and supporters of Oklahoma’s Promise, gathered at the state Capitol to express gratitude to the governor and legislature for their ongoing support of the O...
Bridge2Hope aims to extend helping hand to Woods County people in need
Bridge2Hope, an initiative birthed from the collaborative efforts of the Alva Ministerial Alliance, is a beacon of hope for those grappling with financial hardships in our community. With a diverse board representing key sectors including finance,...
Cell phone photography workshop, Alva High School artwork at Runnymede for May 3 First Friday
Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council member David Poindexter, associate professor of visual arts at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, will lead a workshop for those interested from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of The Runnymede...
Still no management contract for Share Convalescent Home
The Alva Hospital Authority (AHA) has yet to take action on a management agreement for Share Convalescent Home. The agreement with Adam and Dayna Jordan of Beadles Nursing Home was on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, but the Jordans haven’t fin... Full story
Newton, Murdock discuss current legislation
While Rep. Carl Newton laments his first bill that died in committee, Sen. Casey is celebrating passage last year of his "best bill," one he believes actually saves lives. The legislators spoke... Full story
Oklahoma's lt. governor stops in Alva for 36th annual turkey hunt
Alva was among the communities Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell visited last week to host the 36th Annual Lt. Governor's Turkey Hunt. Ardmore, Duncan, Elk City, Okemah and Woodward were on his list... Full story
Correction
Last week the Newsgram featured a story about Michael Gorden who was paralyzed in a fall from a roof. The name of his friend he was helping roof was Cody Anderson, not Josh Anderson as inadvertently reported. We regret the error....
4-H, ag, military kids recognized in busy week at the Capitol
Last week started with “Purple Up! For Military Kids Day.” Representative Dobrinski and I authored Senate Concurrent Resolution 20 (SCR20), which designates April 15 as Purple Up! For Military Kids Da...
University and community combine for impressive musical production
Wow, northwest Oklahoma has a lot of talented people! Friday night, I attended the musical “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. I’ve been to musical...
Protecting our courts
The House last week failed Senate Joint Resolution 34, which sought to dismantle the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and would instead have asked voters to allow the governor to appoint judges...
