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Four Northwestern Oklahoma State University faculty members earned their doctoral degrees this past year. They are Sarah Fry, assistant professor of criminal justice and sociology; Shane Hansen, chair of the Health and Sports Science Department and instructor of health and sports science; Shannon Leaper, library services director of the J.W. Martin Library and assistant professor of library and information science; and Keenan Meeker, assistant professor of mathematics. Fry graduated with her...
April 2024 After an extensive search and interview process, the Alva Board of Education selected Jeremy Brashears as the new school superintendent beginning July 1. Previous superintendent Tim Argo announced his resignation early in the school year so the board would have ample time to find a replacement. Two races developed in candidate filing for Woods County. Sheriff Rudy Briggs Jr. planned to retire at the end of June. Filing for the sheriff opening were Keith Dale, the undersheriff, and...
The first half of 2024 brought changes to Alva and the area. There were new personnel, progress on the swimming pool project, a double homicide in Freedom, an arson fire and many other events. Here's a look at headlines from January through June. January 2024 The official groundbreaking for the Cory Washburn Family Memorial Swimming Pool was held on Jan. 17. City, county and state officials along with members of the Washburn family gathered to lift a shovel. The event officially named the pool i...
Real Estate Transfers Book 1369, page 673: Bonita J. Garner Revocable Trust conveys unto Garner Family Trust. Section 23, Township 23N, Range 13W, SW4, SW4SW4NW4, SE4SW4NW4, SW4SE4NW4, SE4SE4NW4. Quit claim deed. Book 1369, page 738: Terry Ray Darr, Janet Ray Bliss, Ronnie Dee Bliss, Ginger Renee Nickel and Russell Leon Nickel convey unto Teddi S. Winslow and Kyle Winslow. Section 2, Township 26N, Range 18W, N2. Warranty deed. Mortgages Book 1369, page 743: Teddi S. Winslow and Kyle Winslow to Guaranteed Rate Inc. Section 2, Township 26N,...
According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be obtained by anyone during regular hours at the Woods County Courthouse. The Alva Review-Courier will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this newspaper. Misdemeanor Filings John Scott Rankin, Alva, 59, has been...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 During this day: one traffic stop and one utility complaint. 12:05 a.m. – Report of a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. 2 p.m. – Report of a burglary on Santa Fe Street. 2:10 p.m. – Report of a threat. 3:56 p.m. – Report of harassment on N. Hoy Street. 5:42 p.m. – Report of a suspicious person. 7:37 p.m. – Report of a motor vehicle accident vs. animal on Front Street. 7:41 p.m. – Report of a physical domestic issue on Park Avenue. Thursday, December 26, 2024 During this day: 15 traffic stops and nin...
Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, with Pastor Sheryl White, is located at 517 9th. Sunday schedule: Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7: Women’s lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 620-672-1596. Alva Church of the Nazarene Whether you're a regular attendee, someone returning after a break, or joining us for the very first time, you are warmly welcomed. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For more details, visit our website at w...
Christmas has come and gone for another year. There is so much to love about the season – the decorations, the sounds and smells, the time spent with family and friends, and the beauty of Christmas Eve services. Many encourage us to live in the "spirit of Christmas" all year long. While this idea has merit – after all, we are called to be giving, loving and caring throughout the year – it is worth pausing to consider the deeper spiritual truth behind the season. Does Jesus truly want us to remain in the "spirit of Christmas" all year long?...
As we continue to look into the mystery of the tabernacle, this week we want to begin looking at the leadership model that God put in place that transitions from the tabernacle/temple of old into the church today. The Elders of Israel first came to light when Moses was commanded by the Lord in Exodus chapter 3 to go back to Egypt, address the elders of Israel, and let them know that it is God, their God, that has sent him to rescue them out of the hands of Pharaoh. Moses continued to address the elders of Israel as leadership when it came to...
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Muffin, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Donut, fruit, juice, milk Lunch Menu for Alva Public Schools Wednesday—Glazed ham, loaded mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots, dinner roll, fruit, milk Thursday—Ham and cheese flatbread, baked beans, side salad, fruit, milk Friday—Beef burrito, Mexican salad, salsa, tortilla chips, fruit, milk Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday—Polish sausage, cabbage, carrots, cornbread, minted pears (diabet...
Charles E. Young was born September 25, 1940, at the Alva General Hospital to Roscoe E. and Gladys F. Young. He passed away on November 3, 2024, in his home at Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at the age of 84. He was raised west of Carmen, Oklahoma, on his parents' farmstead. Charles was an eager lad to learn all of what it takes to be a good farmer. In high school, his hard work and dedication paid off with him earning his Master Farmer's Award. It was there he met and married his high school sweetheart,...
Over the holiday break, the Alva Ladybugs increased their record to 8-2, winning the consolation trophy at the Mustang Holiday Classic. The Ladybugs lost to Bixby in the first round 49-42 but defeated Owasso on Friday 45-39. In the Saturday finals, the Ladybugs defeated the Allen Mustangs 49-34. Tonight, Jan. 3, Alva High School Basketball will host the Blackwell Maroons. The girls’ tipoff will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by the boys’ contest. In their last meeting on Dec. 17, the Ladybugs beat the Lady Maroons 76-32. The Blackwell girls are com...
Sadly, there were incidents around the country marring the festive night. So much for a let up in craziness in 2025! Part of my family showed up, and Justin fixed prime rib with all the trimmings for New Year's Eve. Michelle had treats for the kids, and they had lots of fun even though they had no idea why the party was going on. They got to play outside on New Year's Eve, which is pretty cool. We had a grand time, and later the adults all went out to the new/old Nite Lite to celebrate. Justin...
News broke late Sunday afternoon that former president Jimmy Carter had passed away at the age of 100. Politics and policy aside, I admired the heck out of that man. I made my first political statement about Jimmy Carter. When I told dad that I liked Jimmy Carter better than Ronald Reagan, he asked why. I told him because I liked peanuts better than jelly beans! I mean, I was 7 years old but it is better logic than some people used in the last election. Carter was a man of faith. He was sincere and genuine and caring. He looked at people the...
Back in the 1960s, when Tom Dempsey was in the National Football League (NFL), kickers typically approached the ball from a straight-on or head-on position. Once soccer-style kickers became common in the league, most kickers began approaching the ball from an angle. Some researchers believe that this manner of hitting the ball leads to increased distance and accuracy. Certainly, professional and amateur football place kickers are attempting and making longer field goals than used to be the...
Recently a man we know died in his 90s, after serving in the military until he retired and then had a long career as a police officer until retirement again. Jimmy covered his beat not in a patrol car or on foot, but on the back of a horse. At one point, he became a training officer for young police cadets, teaching young men and women how to do their job with the help of their faithful, four-footed companion. The night before the service for Jimmy, we had the honor of sitting with the family...
Joyce Kilmer wrote: “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree.” According to experts, planting trees is one of the most impactful and sustainable actions humans can take to improve the environment and enhance quality of life. Growing up on First Street in Alva, I spent a lot of time climbing and sitting in my favorite tree. It was one of many “Trees of Heaven,” a species which was introduced into the U.S. from China in 1784. Ours was at least 20 years old when I was first i...
A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The postal service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday, Jan. 9. Federal offices will be closed for the National Day of Observance....
Please be advised that County Accessor Renetta Benson and/or deputies will be at the following places on the dates named to take assessments for the purpose of listing for taxation all accessible property, applications for new or changed homestead and additional homestead exemptions, and applications for agriculture sales tax exemption cards. Waynoka — County Shed, 1045 Grant — Jan. 14, 2025, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Freedom — County Shed, 1103 Dusty Trail — Jan. 15, 2025, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Capron — Co-op Station — Jan. 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a...
Tonight's First Friday Art Walk in Alva will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a new exhibit at the Graceful Arts Gallery. Northwest Oklahoma artist Amber Anderson and photographer Jon Linder are featured in the display. Anderson's paintings lean toward fantasy as fairies mix with nature. Linder's photography plays with light values and patterns to create pleasing designs. In addition to refreshments, the Gallery has works by other artists, sculptors and local authors. The Old Man's Gallery a...
Texas Longhorns (13-1) at Oklahoma Sooners (12-1) Norman, Oklahoma; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 Texas visits No. 9 Oklahoma after Kyla Oldacre scored 21 points in Texas' 94-35 win over the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. The Sooners have gone 7-0 at home. Oklahoma ranks second in college basketball with 22.8 assists per game. Payton Verhulst leads the Sooners averaging 4.2. The Longhorns are 3-1 on the road. Texas is 12-1 in games decided by 10 points or more. Oklahoma makes 48.5% of its shots from the field this season, which is...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans' raucous New Year's celebration, killing 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police. The FBI said it was investigating the attack early Wednesday as a terrorist act and did not believe the driver acted alone. Investigators found guns and what appeared to be an improvised explosive device in the vehicle, along with other devices elsewhere in t...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Imagine having 5 gallons of mayonnaise dumped over your head. Well, that's exactly what the winning head coach of the annual Duke's Mayo Bowl receives as a "reward" for winning the game at Bank of America Stadium, a tradition born in 2021 as Duke's Mayo looked to carve out its unique niche in the college football bowl world. Each year, the mayo dump trends on social media — and college football fans just can't seem to look away, no matter how disgusting the idea is to some observers. "I think with my bald head the may...
