Articles from the January 28, 2022 edition
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A call to courage
I have been preaching a series from the book of Haggai. I thought that I would share some of my thoughts from the message I shared this past Sunday. Especially since no one could hear what I had to say. I am going to talk about Haggai 2:4-5....
21 Northwestern student teachers begin assignments in area schools
Students leave Northwestern Oklahoma State University with the knowledge to succeed in a particular field. In their final semester, 21 senior education students have received their student teaching assignments and have entered area schools to gain...
Women's Intra-City Salad Supper canceled due to rising Covid numbers
An annual event for area women, the Intra-City Salad Supper, has been canceled. The annual gathering hosted by Presbyterian Women had been scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7. Patty Harkin, one of the event's organizers, said the event was canceled because... Full story
God of Abraham
Last week we looked at the promises God gave to Abraham. He repeated those promises to his son Isaac, and his son Jacob. The first century Jews were very aware of their heritage and their lineage. They knew they were God’s chosen people from the...
NARMA JEAN PROPHET
Funeral services will be held on January 28, 2022, at 4 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church with family visitation prior to funeral services from 3 to 4 p.m. at the church. Narma Jean was born to...
TREVOR KEITH KIMERY
Trevor Keith Kimery was born in Alva, Oklahoma, on May 17, 1994, to Dennis and Shawna (Wheatly) Kimery and passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. Trevor graduated from Darrouzett High School in...
Reputation
Henry Ford said, “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” Those words are as true today as they were when spoken over 75 years ago. As children grow up, parents should set exa...
Random Thoughts
Many of us, regardless of our age, like to think that we can still do the things we used to do when we were younger. That idea was certainly on the minds of three former football players who decided...
NWOSU Art Society adding 'Coloring' category to 19th annual show; entry forms due Feb. 23
A new special category is coming to the 19th annual Northwestern Oklahoma State University Art Society Art Show set for Sunday, March 6, through Friday, March 25, in the J.W. Martin Library open to the public during regular library hours. That...
Alva Goldbugs win 52-38 at Woodward
After defeating the Woodward Boomers at the Wheat Capital Tournament 49-34, the Alva Goldbugs did it again Tuesday night in Woodward. The Goldbugs took control as the game opened, and the Boomers neve...
Alva Ladybugs lose at Woodward 37-25
The Alva Ladybugs traveled to Woodward Tuesday for their second meeting with the Lady Boomers. The two teams met in the first round of the Wheat Capital Tournament earlier this month with Alva coming...
Northwestern wins second straight on the road
RUSSELVILLE, Ark. – In Northwestern's second game of the two game road trip in Arkansas, The Rangers completed the Arkansas sweep building off their Thursday night thrilling victory. Northwestern started off the game strong with a 9-0 run followed...
Track: Northwestern concludes meet at Kansas State Saturday
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Northwestern Oklahoma State Track & Field team closed out a two-day meet in Manhattan, Kansas, hosted by Kansas State University. The Friday events opened with weight-throwing. Two Northwestern athletes competed in...
Basketball: Lady Rangers comeback bid falls short at Arkansas Tech
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Northwestern faced off Saturday against Arkansas Tech as part of their two-game trip to Arkansas. The Rangers fell to the Golden Suns 65-58. The Golden Suns took advantage of a third quarter 8-0 run to regain the lead and take...
Tuesday night bowling standings, week of Jan. 25
Team Standings Knights of Columbus 58 Wins 30 Losses The Bowl Movements 55 Wins 33 Losses Dilly Dilly 49 ½ Wins 38 ½ Losses Rollin GoodTimes 46 Wins 42 Losses O'Bar 42 ½ Wins 45 ½ Losses Marshall's Oldtimers 41 ½ Wins 46 ½ Losses Next Frame 36...
Religious services and events
Alva Church of God Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Nathan Braudrick. Alva Church of God is located at 517 Ninth St. in Alva and can be found on the web at www.AlvaChurchOfGod.org. Sunday: Sunday school is at...
Nursing homes hit by latest Covid surge
At least one long-term care worker and 16 residents are casualties of Oklahoma's largest Covid-19 spike since the pandemic began, Oklahoma Watch found in a review of the state health department's... Full story
Covid-19 cases continue upward trend in Woods County
Active cases of Covid-19 in Alva have increased by 48 in the past week, according to data released Wednesday by the Oklahoma State Health Department (OSDH). The Jan. 24 data shows Alva with 144... Full story