Articles from the October 18, 2017 edition
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House fire leads to search warrant, charges
A suspicious house fire in Cherokee Oct. 10 led to the arrest of two people. According to court records, Cherokee Assistant Police Chief Ryan O’Neil arrived at 821 S. Pennsylvania just before 8 p.m. to assist Cherokee Police Officer Brock Phillips at...
Man arrested for no driver's license, texting
A man from Mooreland is facing a felony charge, a misdemeanor charge and a traffic citation following an arrest by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper. Rusty Shane Munsell, 46, of Mooreland was booked into the Alfalfa County Jail by Trooper Brock...
Alva holding Walk to School Day
Today, Oct. 18, is Walk to School Day in Alva. The purpose is to promote healthier lifestyles by encouraging kids and families to be more physically active. Held in conjunction with Northwest Family Services and TSET, the walk begins at 7:45 a.m. Stu...
Timberlake soup cook-off to be held during Helena Oktoberfest Oct. 28
The Timberlake FCCLA will be holding a soup cook-off at the town of Helena's annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 28 in the senior citizen building. All soups, stews and chowders are welcome. Please bring a large crock pot hot and ready to serve by 10:30 a.m....
Lynn Says
Without question, I would say my worst characteristic is the creation of clutter. I have four or five work desks at various locations and, in general, the top surface of each desk cannot be seen. I...
Alfalfa 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...
Alfalfa County Marriage Filings
Marriage License Filings Jonathan Taylor Dodd and Sarah Elizabeth Hidden, both of Helena: marriage license with certificate ($5). Jacob Ray Peery, Ardmore and Jessica Janean Thorp, Helena: marriage license ($50)....
Alfalfa County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 818, pg. 797: Between Douglas E. Felix; and Douglas E. Felix, Trustee of the Douglas E. Felix Revocable Living Trust. The Surface and undivided ½ interest to oil, gas and minerals from W/2 of NE/4 of 26-24N-9, W.I.M.,...
Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office Logs
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 6:08 a.m. Vivent Alarm Company advised of an alarm going off at Smok Shak. Tried to contact keyholder and left voicemail. Advised deputy. Keyholder advised she shut the alarm off, as it was her grocery delivery. Advised...
Barber County Sheriff's Office log
October 9, 2017 Medicine Lodge ambulance transported patient from Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital to St. Francis in Wichita. Ethan Woods, Sun City, driving a 2009 Chevrolet flipping his trailer he was pulling. Unknown damage, no injuries, investigat...
Freedom woman struck by vehicle
Michelle Schroeder, 67, of Freedom was struck by a vehicle leaving a private drive Monday evening. She was transported by Air Evac to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City and admitted in stable condition with head and trunk injuries. The driver of the...
Gluth-Corr announce engagement
Katie Gluth, graduate of Alva High School, current student at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and valued employee at Starr Lumber, is to be wed to Les Corr, graduate of Alva High School and...
Burlington 4-H Chili Cookoff
On Oct. 7 the Burlington 4-H held their first annual Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff. The 4-H helped serve the community chili and hot dogs. First place was won by Candi Davis, second place by Amanda...
Lady Chieftains 3rd at league volleyball
The South Barber High School Lady Chieftains volleyball team took third in the Heart of the Plains League last week. To take third place in the league, the Lady Chieftains won five matches and lost...
Kiowa City Council honors longtime employees, October Fest Sunday 29th
All councilmembers were present when Kiowa Mayor Brandon Farney called the Oct. 9 meeting of the Kiowa City Council to order. They are: Bill Watson, R.L. Simpson, Russell Molz, Brian Hill and Tom...
A.B. COCHRAN
A.B. Cochran passed away on October 12, 2017, after a short illness at the age of 93. He touched many lives with his gentle and kind spirit. A.B. was born and raised in the farming communities of...
CONNIE SUE HADA
Funeral services for Connie Sue Hada will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the Town and Country Christian Church with Pastor Paul Cole and Jay Tyree officiating. Interment will be in t...
DOROTHY ELLEN FERGUSON McNALLY
Funeral service for Dorothy Ellen Ferguson McNally will be Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hardtner, Kansas. Burial will follow at Hardtner-Elwood Cemetery...
RUBY ARLENE BOHAM
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Chapel with Reverend John Clapp, Bible Baptist Church, officiating. Burial followed in Alva Municipal Cemetery....
CAROLYN ANN WILSON
Carolyn Ann Wilson, 76, of Pampa, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2017, in Pampa with her loving family by her side. Celebration of Life services will be at 10: a.m., Friday, October 20, 2017, at...
Correction
n the Wednesday, Oct. 11, Newsgram, page 8, “Freedom School Board elects officers,” the information on closing two precincts was incorrect. Freedom School is closing 73003 precinct in Woods County (the precinct that is in the river and shares wit...
Alva School Board President Steve Ellis resigns
The Alva Board of Education called a special meeting at noon Monday for a two-item agenda. The first was to accept the resignation of board member Steve Ellis. Jane McDermott, vice-president, ran the...
Alfalfa County commissioners discuss security updates
The Alfalfa County commissioners met briefly Monday morning to discuss security system updates to the Alfalfa County Courthouse, a legal matter and several routine items. Board members present at the meeting were Tobey Walker, Stan Tucker and Jay...
