Articles from the November 3, 2016 edition
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Reed, Carden ham it up at Freedom Carnival
This adorable couple, Emily Reed and Blake Carden, represented the eighth grade class as Carnival Couple at Freedom School's annual carnival....
Bolar, Weber named Freedom Carnival Couple
Lance Bolar and Linsy Weber, Freshman Carnival Couple, won the crown as Freedom Carnival Couple. Lance and Linsy collected the most money for the title....
Mom Marlo Smith gets pie in the face from son
Jimmy Smith paid a whole dollar to push a pie in his mom's face (Marlo Smith). Mrs. Smith was a good sport and received several pies to the "kisser."...
Behind-bars carnival at Freedom School
Students and teachers alike were put in jail for a few minutes at Freedom School's annual carnival to help raise money for the Junior class....
Freedom birthdays and anniversaries
Happy Birthday To Nov. 3: Brenda Daughhetee Nov. 4: Tori Beth Wise Nov. 5: Teddy Smith, Ben Sastly, Laurie Watson Nov. 6: Adele Wilson Nov. 7: Steve Walker, Quincy Hudson Nov. 8: Sophie Moans, Cortney Ganier, Pam Rogers, Coburn Wagner Nov. 9: Mark...
Freedom United Methodist Church news
Sunday, Oct. 30, was Reformation Sunday. The order of services was: Prelude by Joy Ware Opening Prayer given by Bruce Stansberry Opening Chorus “Praise Medley” led by Pastor Scott and accompanied by Shay, Wreagen and Jack Wilson Call to Worship by...
Freedom school calendar
Friday, Nov. 4: 7 p.m. Mooreland Football at Okeene Friday, Nov. 4: 6:30 p.m. Freedom High School girls and boys basketball vs Ft. Supply at home Tuesday, Nov. 8: 6:30 p.m. Freedom High School girls and boys basketball at Aline-Cleo Tuesday, Nov. 8:...
By A-F school report cards released
The Oklahoma State Department of Education recently released the A-F Report Card list for the 2015-2016 school year. Woods County schools received grades ranging from A+ to D+. Schools with smaller numbers of students seem to be at a disadvantage in...
McMurphy wins Grand Champion ribbon for photography at Woods County Fair
Paula McMurphy displays her Grand Champion photo and ribbon after topping the photography category at the Woods County Fair....
Hughart crowned Miss Northwestern 2017
Kandi Hughart of El Reno was named Miss Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2017 during the annual Miss Northwestern Pageant on Sunday, Oct. 30. Emily Sanders of Kingfisher was crowned as Miss...
Pawana Itani, student from Nepal, tells of finding NWOSU
A Nepalese student, Pawana Itani, visited the Alva Kiwanis Club Wednesday and told of her journey to Alva and experiences since arriving here. In answering questions after her remarks, she told of...
Northwest Technology Center gets huge discount on popular online series
Just this week, Northwest Technology Center in Alva made an agreement with the Franklin Covey series of online programs to make the series available to students, including all adults, in the school district. The Franklin Covey programs are...
Northwestern theatre program to present children's production
Members of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University theatre program will present their annual children’s production to the public Saturday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium in Alva. Admission is $1.25. The play is titled “Fairy Tale Bit...
Northwestern earns No. 1 ranking for minimizing student loan debt in Oklahoma
When it comes to minimizing student loan debt for its students, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is ranked among the best schools in the nation and is No. 1 in Oklahoma. The Student Loan Report (studentloans.net) just released its “Student L...
Northwestern to close for Thanksgiving break; return Nov. 28
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s locations in Alva, Enid and Woodward will close for Thanksgiving break Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 23-25. No classes will be held during this time, and campus offices will be closed. Offices will resume n...
Northwest Technology Center holds community advisory meeting
A large group of citizens from around the Northwest Technology Center service area were invited on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to come to the Alva site, enjoy a free meal and offer advice on how the education...
Menus for the week of Nov. 4 – 11
Breakfast Menu for Freedom Public School Friday – Biscuit and gravy or cereal, fruit, juice Monday – French toast sticks or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice Tuesday – Sausage biscuit or cereal, fruit, juice Wednesday – Oatmeal or cereal, yogurt, fruit,...
Veterans Day program scheduled
Friday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. The Freedom School student body and administration would like to invite all veterans to a free lunch of turkey, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll,...
Letter to the Editor
Among a number of State Questions on this year’s ballot will be SQ 777, which supporters have dubbed “Right to Farm” and detractors “Right to Harm.” Who is right? If passed, SQ 777 would put into the Oklahoma Constitution a ban on any new law regulat...
Oklahoma seeks 18th straight win over Iowa State
No. 12 Oklahoma (6-2, 5-0 Big 12) at Iowa State (1-7, 0-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN). Line: Oklahoma by 21 Series Record: Oklahoma leads 73-5-2. WHAT'S AT STAKE Oklahoma is likely out of the playoff race. But the Sooners have a clear path to the Big 12...
Few citations issued in first year of Oklahoma text ban
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa police say a modest number of citations have been issued in the first year after Oklahoma banned texting and driving. The police department issued 75 citations between Nov. 1, 2015, and September, according to the Tulsa W...
Oklahoma oil regulators mull new restrictions after quake
PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — State regulators in Oklahoma say they're considering new restrictions on some oil and gas activity after a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of the state overnight. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission says its e...
Report: Oklahoma manhunt subject killed by gunshot to neck
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's state medical examiner's office says the man who led officers on a weeklong manhunt died from a gunshot wound to the neck. Amy Elliott, a spokeswoman for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, says Michael Vance J...
Nominating panel member raises funds to help Kansas justices
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — An attorney serving on a commission that screens applicants for the Kansas Supreme Court is helping raise funds for a campaign to keep justices on the bench in next week's election. Topeka attorney Natalie Haag confirmed her r...
Estranged wife of famed pianist deemed unfit for Texas trial
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Texas authorities have determined that the estranged wife of an internationally known pianist is incompetent to stand trial in the deaths of their two young daughters. A competency evaluation for 32-year-old Sonya T...
