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Since last week the number of active cases of Covid-19 decreased by nine in Woods County, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). The report released Oct. 27 shows Woods County... Full story

I had conversations last week with two different people about some fishy offers. One occurred to someone else, but the other affected me and the newspaper. In the small towns of this area, people are...

A Cherokee woman arrested on a warrant and larceny of merchandise later had drug charges added. According to court records, on Oct. 18 at approximately 8:31 p.m. Cherokee Police Chief Ryan McNeil was...

This is a busy time of year for the Woods County Excise Board as they approve budgets from various county entities in addition to their regular work. The excise board met Monday afternoon in a...

The first meeting of the new Woods County EMS Board was held Monday afternoon in the county courthouse conference room. The board members were appointed on Oct. 18 by the Woods County Commissioners....

The first meeting of the new Woods County EMS Board was held Monday afternoon in the county courthouse conference room. The board members were appointed on Oct. 18 by the Woods County Commissioners....

The Woods County estimate of needs budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, is about $872,000 less than the previous year. This year the county budgeted $12.6 million. The Health Fund is...

Charges have been filed against another person in the March 2020 burglary at the Vance farm south of Helena on Beckham Road. Ronna and Roderick Vance learned about a possible break-in from a...

A sleepy truck driver had a rude awakening Friday morning when his vehicle went off the road and rolled. Robert Ray Burdette, 59, of Woodward, was transported by Major County EMS to St. Mary’s...

If you see an Alva student hurrying to school in pajamas Monday, it’s not because they overslept. This is Red Ribbon Week, and Alva students are participating by wearing various themed apparel. Red...

What does it take to push someone over the edge into mental illness? This is one of the thoughts explored in Sheldon Russell's new book "A Particular Madness." Scheduled to be released this week, the... Full story

The 2021 Alva Spook Parade is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29, in downtown Alva. Participants are asked to meet in front of the fire department on 4th Street at 3 p.m. In the past, the event was...

The Alva Goldbugs are battling for a fourth place slot in the Class 2A-1 football district, but their disappointing trip to Hennessey Friday didn't help their chances. Currently the top three... Full story

While the number of active Covid-19 cases continues to decrease in the state, some Woods County communities have had increases. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) says as of Wednesday,... Full story

The first order of business for the Alva City Council meeting Monday was the appointment of Wanda Gail Swallow to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat. Brandon Sherman moved outside the city limits and was no... Full story

The Woods County commissioners have named five people to the 522 EMS Board. Ambulance directors from Alva, Freedom and Waynoka participated in selecting the five from those who submitted applications....

Canadians are reputed to be very polite. In the past, we had a Canadian employee, and she certainly lived up to that reputation. I never heard her raise her voice or get angry. We all enjoyed working...

A Cherokee man is accused of sending threatening and obscene communications by cellphone to two individuals. Court records show on Oct. 7 Ivan “Rick” Cunningham of Cherokee told Alfalfa County...

Two people were injured and one man was pinned in a two vehicle collision in Ringwood Saturday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Allen Goodwin, 69, was extricated by the Ringwood Fire...

Inattention was blamed for a collision with injuries in Harper County on Monday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred at 2:18 p.m. at County Road 1730 and County Road 21,...

Tucked away on a hill beyond the sunny south playground at Hatfield Park is a picturesque area surrounded by trees. Reached by steep stone steps, the clearing is paved with stones. Seating made of... Full story