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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
Legislators talk about current legislative session
Local legislators talked about what's happening in Oklahoma City during the current legislative session at the Alva Chamber Community Coffee Friday, Feb. 16. The breakfast meeting was held in the... Full story
Wakita woman seriously injured in rollover
A woman from Wakita was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash in Grant County on Sunday. Oletta A. Helms, 62, of Wakita, was transported by Medford EMS to Integris Bass Baptist Medical Center in Enid where she was admitted in serious condition... Full story
Alva Ladybugs defeat Newkirk, Hooker
The Alva Ladybugs dominated the Newkirk Lady Tigers in a makeup game played Thursday, Feb. 8, in Alva. The Ladybugs came out strong and never let up, holding Newkirk to one point in the first quarter... Full story
Goldbugs end season with Newkirk win, Hooker loss
In a high-scoring game, the Alva Goldbugs defeated the Newkirk Tigers at home Thursday night, Feb. 8. The Goldbugs were first on the scoreboard in the makeup game and led throughout the contest. Only... Full story
Pilots ask Alva Airport Commission for better communication
Some local pilots are upset at the lack of progress in getting a reliable avgas fuel truck at the Alva Regional Airport. John Wiebener asked to be listed on the agenda of the Alva Airport Commission... Full story
ONG franchise approved by 90% vote
A proposition to approve a franchise for Oklahoma Natural Gas in the City of Alva passed by a vote of 136 for and 15 against on Tuesday. Fewer than 10 percent of voters were against the franchise. The franchise is an agreement between Alva and ONG... Full story
Remaining alternate bids approved for swimming pool
When bids for the new swimming pool were opened, the Alva Parks and Recreation Board did not have enough money to cover all the alternates. The base bid was approved, but no action was taken on the alternates. Last month, Parks and Recreation... Full story
Woods County commissioners approve increase in Starlink grant
Six-month bids were due to be opened Monday for the Woods County Commissioners. Jennifer Schafer attended the meeting with a stack of bid envelopes. As usual, the commissioners passed a motion...
Alva Public Library to celebrate 60 years in building
Did you know that governmental funds have never been used to build a library or purchase a building for a library in Alva? Sandra Ott, director of the Alva Public Library, says this has allowed the purchase of more books and materials from the city l...
Board approves corrections to Woods County tax roll
The Woods County Tax Roll Corrections Board met Monday morning to consider corrections totaling a $469 reduction in county taxes. Board members present for the meeting were County Commissioner Randy McMurphy, County Assessor Renetta Benson and member...
Woods County Commissioners declare Farm Bureau Week
Farm Bureau Week begins next Monday, Feb. 19. Since that is Presidents Day, the Woods County Commissioners won't be meeting so Farm Bureau members presented their proclamation to the commissioners this week. Commissioners Randy McMurphy and John Smil...
Alva woman facing felony charge for keying pickup
An Alva woman accused of keying her ex-husband’s vehicle is now facing a felony charge in Woods County. Damage to the 2022 Ford F250 pickup on the driver’s side door panel is estimated at $1,200. Holley Ann Ortiz, alias Holley Ann Perez, 37, is... Full story
Ladybugs roll over Frontier for homecoming
The Alva Ladybugs celebrated homecoming last Friday, Feb. 9, with a 70-41 victory over Frontier. Starting off with a 7-0 lead, the Ladybugs were ahead 17-8 at the end of the first quarter and led the... Full story