Articles from the November 5, 2023 edition
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Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1355 page 15: Dustin Stephen and Megan Stephens, convey unto Joe Earl Gregory and Nancy Lanette Gregor. Lots 1 and 2, Block 16, City of Alva, Hess 2nd Subdivision. Warranty deed. Book 1355 page 16: Ray Allen Hull Revocable...
Woods County Communication logs
Thursday, October 26, 2023 During this day were eight traffic stops, one controlled burn and one report of cattle out. 1:02 a.m. – Medic needed on Maple Street for a person who fell. 11:28 a.m – Medic needed on Apache Drive for a person who fel...
Menus for week of Nov. 6–10
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Pancake, sausage patty or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Cinnamon toast, scrambled eggs or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Ham and cheese biscuit or cereal and toast, fruit...
BILLIE JO CLARK HUGHES
Billie Jo Clark Hughes of Tulsa, formerly of Quinton, Oklahoma, was born on May 11, 1930, to Harvey (Hob) and Beulah (Boo Boo) Clark and passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 29, 2023, at the a...
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The anti-anxiety med that works
There are lots of medications out there to fix problems. And a lot of them are aimed directly at anxiety. Am I here to poke fun at people for feeling anxiety? To tell you that it is your problem and...
Lessons from Buttercup
I have two horses that serve as symbolic mirrors that reflect society’s biases and prejudices. I rescued Buttercup from the “Killer Lot.” For those of you who are not familiar with this place, it’s th...
It's goofy time again
Turn your clocks back an hour Saturday night. There are stupider things than the clock swap, but they are all in Washington, D.C., and we can't do anything about them either. If you and a friend...
Northwestern Foundation & Alumni Association launches GivingTuesday Campaign
The Northwestern Foundation & Alumni Association launches its annual GivingTuesday campaign beginning Nov. 7 through Dec. 5. “Your Gift, Their Future” – GivingTuesday 2023 – provides the online opportunity to invest in Northwestern student...
Northwestern ranked Top 10 school in nation for affordable online nursing education
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has been named one of the nation's most affordable online nursing programs by BestColleges.com. Northwestern's online nursing programs have earned top honors...
Annual meeting Nov. 7 for Woods County Mineral Owners Association
Reagan E. Bradford, attorney with Bradford and Wilson Law Firm in Oklahoma City, will serve as the guest speaker for the Woods County Mineral Owners Association Annual Meeting to be held on Nov. 7 at the Northwest Technology Center in Alva. Dinner...
Stewart, Razo honored as October Rotary Students of the Month
Bo Stewart Bo is the son of Chris and Tisha Stewart. High school activities include STUCO, baseball, football and being class president for three years. Activities outside of school include being a...
New curriculum being phased in at BJCC
The Citizen Advisory Board for Bill Johnson Correctional Center (BJCC) met Wednesday in the visitation room along with several BJCC staff members. Warden Becky Guffy said there are 458 trainees curren... Full story
More than 215 new Oklahoma laws took effect Nov. 1
OKLAHOMA CITY — More than 215 new state laws take effect Wednesday that impact everything from state employee benefits and jury pay to oversight of medical marijuana grows and missing persons. The Oklahoma Legislature passed a slew of new laws t... Full story
Board updating 50-year plan to ensure Oklahomans have access to water
Oklahoma officials are seeking input from residents about their top water concerns as a state board begins to craft a plan to ensure enough water is available for the next 50 years. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board, which is tasked with predicting...
ACT I to present 'Burying the Hatchetts'
Alva Community Theatre, Inc., under the direction of Michelle Penner, will present three performances of Whitney Ryan Garrity's Burying the Hatchetts on Nov. 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. The play is set in... Full story
Goldbugs secure playoff spot with 23-20 win over Perry
Thursday night the Alva Goldbugs were in a contest with Perry to see which team continued to district playoffs. Meeting the Maroons at Ranger Field in Alva, the Goldbugs couldn't take the lead until... Full story
Ranger volleyball falls in home finale to the Tigers
ALVA – Northwestern Oklahoma State's volleyball team finished the home portion of their 2023 schedule with the senior day game against East Central. Before the game the Rangers honored four seniors i...
Gordon runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Oklahoma State tops No. 10 Oklahoma, 27-24
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Ollie Gordon II ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns, and Oklahoma State defeated No. 10 Oklahoma 27-24 on Saturday in the last Bedlam rivalry game before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference next y... Full story
Illinois city tickets reporter for asking too many questions, in latest First Amendment dustup
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials in a suburban Chicago community have issued municipal citations to a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding. The tickets f...
Long distance! Wrongly measured 3-point line on Nuggets' court fixed ahead of tipoff with Maverick
DENVER (AP) — The 3-point shot of Dallas forward Grant Williams felt slightly off all morning in practice on the new, brightly painted Denver Nuggets court. Turns out, it wasn't his shot at all. It was a wrongly measured 3-point line. The line's c...
NASA spacecraft discovers tiny moon around asteroid during close flyby
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The little asteroid visited by NASA's Lucy spacecraft this week had a big surprise for scientists. It turns out that the asteroid Dinkinesh has a dinky sidekick — a mini moon. The discovery was made during Wednesday's fly...
Lawyers in Trump's civil fraud trial are ordered to clam up about judge's communications with staff
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial barred attorneys in the case Friday from commenting on "confidential communications" between him and his staff, after the former president's attorneys renewed claims that a c...
Appeals courts temporarily lifts Trump's gag order as he fights the restrictions on his speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court temporarily lifted a gag order on Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case in Washington on Friday — the latest twist in the legal fight over the restrictions on the former president's speech. The...
