Articles from the January 5, 2024 edition

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Woods County real estate transactions

Real Estate Transfers Book 1357 page 645: Ronald L. Bouziden convey unto Ronald Bouziden Sr. Revocable Trust. Section 28, Township 24N, Range 15W, N2, SW4, W2SE4. Quit claim deed. Book 1357 page 647: Ronald Bouziden Sr. Revocable Trust No. 1 conveys...

 

Woods County court filings

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...

 

Religious services and events

Alva Church of God Alva Church of God is located at 517 9th St. in Alva, with Pastor Sheryl white. Christmas Eve schedule: No Sunday school; morning worship at 10:30 a.m. That evening will be a short special service at 5 p.m. The showing of...

 
 By Drew Kirtley    Local    January 5, 2024

Who do you think you are?

That seems like an offensive question, doesn’t it? It’s not meant to be, at least not in this instance. Who do you think you are? In other words, how do you visualize yourself? Or maybe while we’re still close to New Year’s Day, who do you want to be...

 
 By Steve Hamm    Local    January 5, 2024

The Big Bang, then the Big Blurp!

Oh, it’s that time of the year again, yes, the very first of what we hope will be a fantastic one. Most of us have made plans or some kind of resolutions for the year 2024 that we are so excited to fulfill. Well, if you’re like me, sometimes those pl...

 

Menus for week of Jan. 8–12

Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Pancakes with syrup, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday – Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday – Biscuit and sausage gravy, fruit, juice, milk Thursday – Muffin, fruit, juice, milk Friday – Waffl...

 

NWOGS to host obituary writing workshop at Alva Public Library

The local Northwest Oklahoma Genealogy Society will be hosting an interactive workshop presented by Dr. Molly Barari at their January 13, 2024 meeting. Dr. Molly Barari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and...

 
 By Arden Chaffee    Local    January 5, 2024

Punctuality

According to the Wall Street Journal, New Year’s resolutions are broken by March 1. I have been lucky to make it to Jan. 10 most years. One resolution we should all make is to be on time. According t...

 

Asking, assuming or demanding

This is a gripe taken from the lips of one frustrated lady who was recently overheard in a public place. “I had the family holiday dinner at my house last week, just like I have for years. My d...

 
 By Doug Little    Local    January 5, 2024

Seeing a need and offering help

This probably ages me but that is okay. I went through a model car phase when I was a kid. That is probably pretty typical of a boy of 10-13 years of age. I loved Mustangs and Chevelles most. Also when I was a kid we journeyed to Dodge City almost...

 

Drag queens on wheels, part 10

With this article we will conclude our look at the women drivers who have helped make the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) the most diverse motorsports organization in the world. We will accomplish...

 

Tuesday night bowling standings, week of Jan. 2

Team Standings Dilly Dilly– 41 wins, 31 losses O'Bar – 41 wins, 31 losses The Bowl Movements – 38 ½ wins, 33 ½ losses Marshall's Oldtimers – 37 wins, 35 losses Rollin GoodTimes – 35 wins, 37 losses Knights of Columbus – 35 wins, 37 losses X-Team...

 
 By NWOSU Sports    Sports    January 5, 2024

Lady Rangers close 2023 out with dominating win

ALVA - Northwestern Oklahoma State Lady Rangers closed out the 2023 year with a dominating win, 115-47, over Bethel College Dec. 31. The Lady Rangers opened a double-digit lead early in the first...

 

Alva Ladybugs easily win at Blackwell 65-24

The Alva Ladybugs traveled to Blackwell Tuesday night to take on the Lady Maroons. Other than a brief time in the first quarter, the Ladybugs led throughout the game and won 65-24. Morgan Heath didn’t...

 

Goldbugs edged by Blackwell 55-53

The Alva Goldbugs were on the road Tuesday night to play the Blackwell Maroons. Coming off the holiday break, the Goldbugs are still without senior guard Daylon Malone who has an ankle injury....

 
 By Anna Pope    Regional    January 5, 2024

USDA report shows foreign-owned land holdings rising in Oklahoma

The U.S. department of Agriculture released its latest report on foreign-owned land files across the nation. Foreign-owned land holdings increased in Oklahoma and across the nation in 2022, according to the latest report on land ownership from the...

 

Oklahoma parole rate declines

Trisha Fox was optimistic when her husband, Richard Fox, appeared on the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board docket in early September. The 63-year-old prisoner, incarcerated since 1980 on a first-degree murder conviction in Caddo County, had not...

 

Notice to taxpayers for 2024 assessments

Please be advised that Renetta Benson, county assessor, and/or deputies will be at the following places on the dates named to take assessments for the purpose of listing for taxation all assessable personal property, applications for new or changed...

 

Oklahoma corrections agency eyes massive security upgrades to boost safety

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Department of Corrections is working on plans to completely revamp the antiquated security technology in all of its correctional facilities in an effort to improve safety behind bars for inmates and correctional employees. Kay T...

 

Caring for Caregivers Act takes effect

OKLAHOMA CITY – First-of-its-kind legislation that gives an expansive tax credit to Oklahoma family caregivers took effect Jan. 1. For the 2024 tax year, unpaid family caregivers will be able to claim up to $2,000 or $3,000 in tax credits for o...

 

See the Tour de Quartz at Graceful Arts Gallery tonight

This month's exhibit at Graceful Arts Gallery in Alva showcases the Tour de Quartz, a traveling exhibit of work by Oklahoma high school students who attended the 2023 Summer Arts Institute. During...

 

Alva State Bank selects 2023 Christmas card winner

Each year, Alva State Bank looks to local artists in the communities they serve to select the official Alva State Bank Christmas card design. In previous years, the bank has worked with students of...

 

Suspicious activity leads to drug, firearm charges

An alert Alva police officer spotted suspicious activity while patrolling in a city park. When she checked it out, she found evidence related to an earlier report of stolen guns. According to court records, on Dec. 21 Alva Assistant Police Chief... Full story

 

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