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Let the bidding begin
A special meeting of the Alva Utility Authority was held Wednesday following the special city council meeting. Mayor Kelly Parker said the meeting was to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of 3,937 City of Alva water meters, authorizing the...
Share Medical Center 'in really good shape'
“We’re in really good shape year to date,” said Dr. Bo Hannaford, chairman of the Alva Hospital Authority. He made the comment after Chief Financial Officer Angelica Brady reported on Share Medical Center finances during the regular meeting on...
Alva City Council considers putting Share Convalescent property on ballot
Would there be a lot of questions or objections? One never knows if an agenda item for the Alva City Council will pass easily or draw questions and criticism. The city council held a special session Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to consider transferring...
Funding request reduced for Cars, Concerts and BBQ Contests
The City of Alva Tourism and Convention Development Committee scheduled a special meeting to give the Alva Police Department more time to figure out their budget for a fundraising event. The event was first discussed March 20, but questions about the...
Charges filed after Dacoma man finds checks written on his account
Charges have been filed against two people after a man discovered checks written on his bank account while he was in a nursing home. Court documents show Leland Reed first contacted the Alva Police Department to report a theft and forgery case...
Abuse by caretaker charges filed against Waynoka man and his daughter
When emergency personnel arrived at the home of a woman reported as having trouble breathing, they found her on the floor in a back bedroom. She said she had been lying there four weeks, but her husband said it was only two weeks, according to court...
Woods County Commissioners approve bridge inspections
There wasn’t much on the agenda for the Woods County Commissioners’ meeting Monday. However, the commissioners had to sign lots of documents. Chairman Randy McMurphy opened the meeting with...
Watching whatever and whenever I want
The AARP magazine that arrived in the mail this morning had a front cover headline extolling the joys of living alone from a GenX viewpoint. One of the advantages I’ve found, as a member of the...
Purchase of new ambulance passes by one vote at Alva City Council
A proposal to buy a new ambulance through a lease purchase contract raised numerous questions among Alva City Council members Monday night. Mayor Kelly Parker read the agenda listing for discussion and action to approve the modified lease/purchase ag...
Two councilmembers resign, Mayor Parker looking for replacements
Probably the most startling news from Monday’s Alva City Council meeting is the resignation of two councilmembers. Taylor Dowling told the council this would be his last meeting. He has been working for the Department of Defense and had the opportu...
Green burial comes to Alva
After many months of research and deliberation, the Alva Cemetery Board made a recommendation to the city council Monday to provide green burial at the Alva Municipal Cemetery. Cemetery Board Chairman Lennie Reed was available to answer questions...
Tourism Committee approves funds for golf tournament
The Alva Tourism and Convention Development Committee met Wednesday to consider two requests for funding from tourism tax. Chairman Melinda Barton opened the meeting with members Scott Kline, Angelica Brady and Sadie Bier present. Terri Parsons was...
Man arrested after citizens report him to police
A Helena citizen called police after a man came to his door seeking use of a phone or a charger. Court records show Ryan Norton called March 11 to say the “drug runner” from the previous day had...
Woods County Excise Board holds routine meeting
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...
Aline man charged with witness intimidation
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...
WCEDC discusses plans for turkey hunt, donor dinner
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...
Woods County Commissioners take no action on three items
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...
Mayor Kelly Parker is taking names
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...
Nesseralla reports on progress of synthetic turf project
"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...
Stuffed animals enjoy library sleepover
The 60th Birthday Party celebrating the dedication of the current Alva Public Library Building was a success, according to Librarian Sandra Ott. She said they had to get extra cupcakes on Monday and only a dozen of the ten dozen cookies ordered for...
Alva City Council approves negotiation on IT upgrade bid proposal
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...
Airport Commission decides to sell second fuel truck
The Alva Airport Commission is losing patience with their fuel truck situation. In a meeting Monday night, members expressed their frustration with the long delay in getting a fuel tank mounted onto a new truck. They are also unhappy with the...
Cherokee pair charged with grand larceny
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....
Woods County Commissioners approve bridge inspections
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...
Census survey asks very detailed questions
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...