Articles from the January 12, 2020 edition
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'Holy Grail' digital effects rewinding the clock for actors
LONDON (AP) — With Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" expected to battle "Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood" and "1917" for the best picture Oscar in February, all eyes are on the special effects team that made the sprawling crime epic possible. "The Iri...
The Latest: Ukraine to compensate crash victims' families
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The latest on Iran-related developments (all times local): 11:55 Ukraine is offering over $8,000 in financial compensation to the families of its citizens who died in the jetliner crash in Iran earlier this week. A...
Vermont community wants youth center and climate group
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. (AP) — Members of a Vermont community say they want to build a youth center, establish a climate and energy task force, and redevelop some buildings. The Wednesday meeting in Rockingham drew more than 150, including about two dozen y...
Consistent Suter gets 1st World Cup win in foggy downhill
ALTENMARKT-ZAUCHENSEE, Austria (AP) — Corinne Suter's consistent year in downhill racing finally earned her a first World Cup win on Saturday. Suter defied poor visibility in a race twice delayed to finish 0.29 seconds ahead of Nicol Delago. S...
Feds: Chicago pastor stole from food program for needy kids
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago pastor accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a food program that helps feed needy children allegedly used $142,000 of that money to buy himself a luxury car, federal prosecutors said. Clarence Smith Jr. f...
Police communication gaps allow abuse suspects to avoid quick arrest
State law allows police to arrest accused domestic abusers without a warrant if there is sufficient evidence, such as a witness statement or a victim’s visible injuries. But a lack of communication among law enforcement agencies is allowing s...
Alva Airport Commission to consider OAC lighting recommendation
The Alva Regional Airport Commission will discuss a recommendation from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC) during their meeting Monday night. The commission meets at 7 p.m. in the airport conference room. The OAC recommendation is the installa...
Alva Library receives state aid
Tuesday afternoon right after school, excited youngsters entered the Alva Public Library for the Lego Club meeting. The group enjoys the social interaction and help from others as they work on constru...
The Coffee House Philosopher: Wonderful Aunt Blanche – Part 1
While growing up, just about everyone needs an older person who makes them feel special. For me that person was an elderly relative named Aunt Blanche who loved to talk about, fuss over, and do numerous things for her relatives. Aunt Blanche must...
Billy Wardrop
Billie Dee, son of Marie (Oglevie) and Jim Wardrop was born on March 10, 1935, in Freedom, Oklahoma. He passed away in Houston, Texas, on January 9, 2020, at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 30 days. He spent his youth on a farm west of Freedom and...
Goldbugs lose close one to Chisholm 66-64
The young Alva Goldbugs went into the Wheat Capital Tournament at Chisholm following a win at home against Frontier. In the first round, they lost to Blackwell 48-40. On Friday, they lost to Fairview...
Ladybugs are Wheat Capital Champs with 65-52 win over Kingfisher
The Alva Ladybugs were ranked at the top in the Wheat Capital Tournament at Chisholm, and they proved themselves worthy, beating Kingfisher for the championship 65-52. The last time the Alva girls too...
Barnes, Wright selected to the Don Hansen All-Super Region Three teams
BROOKFIELD, Ill. – Aharon Barnes and Maurice Wright Jr. have been named to the 2019 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-Super Region Three teams by the Don Hansen Football Committee. The Don Hansen team carries out the legacy of long-time small c...
Rangers shoot their way to victory behind 14, 3-pointers
ALVA, Okla. – The Rangers looked to bring the two-game losing streak to an end Saturday afternoon, and they did exactly that with a solid 83-77 victory over Ouachita Baptist. Northwestern never t...
Strong fourth quarter leads to Lady Ranger victory
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern dropped their last two games to Arkansas Monticello and Henderson State. The Lady Rangers were out to end the losing streak Saturday afternoon. The Black and Red did just t...
No. 6 Baylor women beat Oklahoma State 94-48 after UConn win
WACO, Texas (AP) — NaLyssa Smith had career highs with 30 points and 15 rebounds as No. 6 Baylor followed up its win at top-ranked UConn with a 94-48 victory over Oklahoma State on Sunday. The Lady Bears (13-1, 2-0 Big 12) have won 47 consecutive h...
Minnesota faces Oklahoma City, looks for 4th straight home win
Oklahoma City Thunder (22-17, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (15-23, 12th in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the...
Lakers beat Thunder without LeBron James, Anthony Davis
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 36 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-110 on Saturday night without stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said James had a chest c...
Gas prices jump 4 cents per gallon to $2.64 in past 3 weeks
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has jumped 4 cents per gallon to $2.64 over the past three weeks. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that gas prices are unlikely to c...
Kansas woman pleads guilty to role in her son's death
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2018 death of her baby. Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson said 32-year-old Catherine Smith, of Leavenworth, pleaded guilty on F...
Students, faculty recount being lost at sea for hours
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — The small boat lurched. First upward, to the crest of the oncoming wave. Then down into the valley between each 15-foot swell. Each time the nose of the small fishing vessel plunged forward, its passengers' feet lifted off t...
Muhlenberg teen needs kidney transplant
POWDERLY, Ky. (AP) — When you meet Cadence Stone, she looks and acts like any active, healthy teen. The 13-year-old is tall for her age -- more than an inch taller than her mom. Cadence is a straight-A student who likes math, animals and riding h...
Valentine's Day specials available at some state parks
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has prepared special Valentine's Day offers for people who want to mark the day at a state park. Guests who reserve a cabin or lodge room at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park between Feb. 10 a...
Oklahoma program offers rescue for horses, other equine
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — When Ken Friend learned a job transfer meant moving his family to California from the small farm they'd been living on in rural Oklahoma, he knew he'd have to find new homes for his animals. In addition to the four dogs Friend h...
Former TV meteorologist wins Kansas Senate seat
SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas City area TV meteorologist has won a Kansas Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of one of the Legislature's most conservative members. Mike Thompson, who served as chief meteorologist for WDAF until he r...
