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Waynoka school board approves $3,000 incentive pay for support staff
At Monday’s Waynoka school board meeting, a $3,000 incentive payment to support staff was approved. The payment – half of which will be paid in August, and the other half in January – is to encourage staff to sign their 2024-25 school year contr...
Kiowa District Hospital receives $40,000 Circle grant
Last Thursday, "4/4/24 at 4," Kiowa District Hospital celebrated the 10th anniversary of being in their new facility at 1002 S. 4th. An estimated 30 or 40 people enjoyed refreshments, selecting KDH...
Dacoma Farmers Coop convenes for its 107th annual meeting
Dacoma Farmers Co-op held their 107th annual meeting last week and boasted a great turnout. The building was filled with people, prizes and great barbeque with all the trimmings from The Bull... Full story
Races in Alfalfa, Woods County filings
Several races have developed in county and state filings that closed Friday, April 5. Woods County has two candidates for sheriff and three for County Commissioners District 2. Alfalfa County incumbents for court clerk and County Commissioner... Full story
Alva Farmer's Market planning meeting set for 2024 season
Anyone interested in marketing their produce or other goods at the Alva’s Farmers Market on Flynn are invited to attend an organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Woods County Courthouse, 407 G...
Share Medical Center representatives visit Alfalfa County commissioners
During this week's Alfalfa County commissioners meeting, two representatives from Share Medical Center gave a brief presentation. Commissioners Garret Johnson, Mike Roach, and Nate Ross were in attendance, along with county clerk Laneta...
Western Oklahoma wildfire data reports significant loss to land, cattle and infrastructure
STILLWATER – Wildfires that scorched the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles in late February ravaged livestock forage, destroyed homes, barns and other structures, and killed hundreds of animals. Oklahoma State University Extension specialists and m...
Respite vouchers available for caregivers
If you live in Beaver, Cimarron, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Texas, Woods or Woodward counties and care for someone 60 years of age or older that needs assistance with activities of daily living or who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia you m...
Cherokee school board's Seat 4 to be filled via application process
At the Cherokee school board meeting Monday, April 8, the process by which the vacant seat, Seat 4, would be filled was discussed at some length. Superintendent Schanbacher had obtained direction from OSSBA. “We can appoint someone or we can hold a...
South Barber forensics team wins Heart of the Plains League Championship
Under the leadership of Coach Meagan Masters, the South Barber forensics team is the Heart of the Plains League champion. Students earned 20 medals at this meet, which South Barber hosted. The results follow (**State Champs qualifiers; *State...
Rooks Retirement Recognition fills South Barber Central Office with well-wishers
Monday night you could hardly find a parking place in the general vicinity of the South Barber USD #255 building on Main Street in Kiowa, Kansas. It was time for the April Board of Education meeting.... Full story
Two from Cherokee charged with possession of stolen pickup
Two people from Cherokee have been arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. A few days later, the two were arrested on burglary charges. On March 26, Cherokee Police Officer Reith Claflin received information on a possible stolen vehicle out of... Full story
Cherokee man facing drug charges after search warrant served
A search warrant resulted in drug charges being filed against a Cherokee resident. Shawn Dale Sauls, 45, of Cherokee, has been charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine) with intent to distribute, a felony. This... Full story
Cherokee man charged as felon in possession of firearm
A Cherokee man’s night went from bad to worse after a wreck in July of 2023. Evidence from that event then led to a felony charge filed April 2, 2024, in Alfalfa County. Court records show on July 31, 2023, at about 8:30 p.m. Oklahoma Highway P... Full story
Cherokee school board's Seat 4 to be filled via application process
At the Cherokee school board meeting Monday, April 8, the process by which the vacant seat, Seat 4, would be filled was discussed at some length. Superintendent Schanbacher had obtained direction from OSSBA. “We can appoint someone or we can hold a...
Others' lives are often not as easy as we assume
Recently I had to spend a weekend out of town on business. Normally when out of town, I can find somewhere unique or cool to eat out, get a drink or go hangout, or something to see. However there was...
Six alumni will be recognized as NWOSU Outstanding Graduates
Six individuals who earned their degrees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be honored for their accomplishments on Saturday, April 27, during the Northwestern Spring Alumni Reunion Banquet. Mickey Jordan Mickey Jordan, Arts Category....
Orcutt is member of OSSM team qualifying for national competition
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today that its TEAM+S Team B, with a total score of 190, qualified to compete in the TEAM+S Best-in-Nation, the national contest to be held June 26-30 in Orlando, F...
Three Alva teachers are awarded AEP grants for innovative projects
TULSA – Toys to make learning science and math fun for Grove kindergartners, broadcast production equipment for Idabel Middle School and calculators for Blanchard math students are some of the p...
Two races develop in Woods County election
Filing began Wednesday for county offices, and at least two Woods County positions will require voting. So far there are two candidates for county sheriff. Keith Dale, current undersheriff, filed as...
Alva Arena Authority meets for design, construction planning
The Alva Arena Authority met Tuesday noon as they plan for the construction of the main arena building including an exhibit hall and administration offices. Chairman Gregg Glass opened the meeting with trustees Dr. Janet Cunningham, Todd Holder,... Full story
'I'm excited to be here, excited to be in Alva'
Members of the Alva Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to approve a new superintendent. After a short executive session, board members returned to open meeting, inviting the waiting school administrators, office staff and... Full story
Woods County Commissioners accept donation, declare wrecked pickup as surplus
The Woods County Commissioners made short work of their agenda Monday, accepting a donation, signing off on a grant project and junking a wrecked vehicle. Chairman Randy McMurphy opened the meeting with Commissioners John Smiley and David Hamil...
Waynoka Historical Society awarded Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is proud to announce that the Waynoka Historical Society has been awarded a grant through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. “I am thrilled the Waynoka Historical Society is rec...
Alfalfa County officials approve monthly appropriations
Alfalfa County commissioners Garret Johnson, Mike Roach and Nate Ross had a relatively short agenda this week but, due to the month's beginning, they had to sign large amounts of paperwork. This paperwork included the usual maintenance and operation...
