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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... Full story
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... Full story
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...
Ladybugs lose to Jones in quarterfinal
The Alva Ladybugs had a chance to play in the Big House in Oklahoma City Tuesday as they took on the Jones Lady Longhorns in Class 3A quarterfinals. The road to get there was bumpy with a loss to...
Roland ends Goldbug season at area
Last Thursday, Feb. 29, the Alva Goldbugs and Roland Rangers met in the first round of area playoffs. Roland outscored Alva 16-8 in the first quarter and continued to maintain a lead, going into...
Driven by color
David Holland's gaze is drawn to the building storm clouds in the sky while Jude Tolar looks to the beauty of the earth below. The artists see colors, both delicate and vivid. Each uses nature for...
Alva Arena Authority holds brief meeting
The public part of the Alva Arena Authority meeting Tuesday noon was brief. Mike Hood opened the meeting with Daren Slater, Melinda Barton, Darrel Kline and Todd Holder present. Jaylynn Fausnaugh kept the minutes. Minutes of the Jan. 19 special...
Doing the project correctly
“In order to do this correctly and no water coming back into our fields, this is what we have to do,” said Alva Parks and Recreation Director Courtney Nesseralla. She was speaking to the Alva Parks and Recreation Board at a special meeting held W... Full story
Alva School Board hires science teacher
During the regular meeting Monday, the Alva Board of Education voted to fill one teaching position for next year, but Superintendent Tim Argo listed numerous openings yet to be filled. Dr. Vicki...
Three Cherokee residents charged with fraudulent use of credit card
Three Cherokee residents are facing misdemeanor charges in Alfalfa County after allegedly using a credit card without the cardholder’s consent. Court records show on Wednesday, Jan. 10, John Patton of Cherokee spoke with Cherokee Police Chief Ryan...
Alva Ladybugs take regional championship, advance to area
Big second half scoring gave the Alva Ladybugs a 60-38 win over Rejoice Christian in the first round of regionals last Thursday, Feb. 22, at Chisholm. With a two-point edge at halftime, the Ladybugs... Full story
Goldbugs defeat Rejoice Christian to advance to area playoffs
After losing the first round of regionals, the Alva Goldbugs had to win two more games to stay alive in the playoffs. On Thursday, Feb. 22, at Chisholm, the Goldbugs faced a slow, methodical Lincoln... Full story
Greenleaf firefighter seriously injured in Ellis County
A firefighter from Alva was seriously injured while part of a Woods County strike force assisting in fighting the Ellis County wildfire. The injury resulted from a collision of two trucks at 12:36 p.m. Wednesday approximately 10 miles north of Gage.... Full story
New general surgeon begins at Share Medical Center
New general surgeon Addison Roberts, DO, had his first day at Share Medical Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27. He plans to be at the hospital twice a month on Tuesdays. Roberts is a board-certified general... Full story
Woods County Commissioners approve Capron Fire Department request
The Woods County Commissioners approved a Capron Fire Department request, made a fair board appointment and paid for an excavator during their regular meeting Monday morning. All three commissioners w...
Woods County Excise Board holds brief meeting
The Woods County Excise Board meeting Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, was routine with Chairman Joe Shirley and member Bob Seivert present. Chris Olson was absent. County Clerk Shelley Reed was also in...
Legislature tackles bills on cellphones in school
Years ago, when I was in school, I spent a lot of time looking out windows and daydreaming. When assigned tasks were finished while waiting for slower classmates to catch up, I had free time to fill....
Ladybugs advance to regionals with 55-24 win over Chisholm
The Alva Ladybugs routed the Chisholm Lady Longhorns Saturday, Feb. 17, to move into the winners bracket of regionals. The Ladybugs dominated with a lopsided final score of 55-24. Alva quickly took...
Goldbugs win over Chisholm by two points, 57-55
Following an easy win by the Ladybugs Saturday, the Goldbugs found the Chisholm Longhorns to be a tougher opponent. The final score was down to the wire, but the Goldbugs pulled off a two point...
Six events receive funding from Alva tourism tax
The Alva Tourism Committee faced a daunting agenda Wednesday with seven events requesting tourism tax funds. Present for the meeting were Chairman Melinda Barton and members Sadie Bier, Angelica Brady and Scott Kline. Terri Parsons was absent. The... Full story
Sale of Share Convalescent property will likely go to a citizen vote
“Have any idea what the holdup is with the sale as far as what the legal reason is?” asked Alva City Councilmember Troy Brooks at Tuesday’s city council meeting. He was referring to the sale of Share Convalescent Home to the Beadles Nursing... Full story