Articles from the February 6, 2022 edition
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Share Medical Center still having issues with billing company
At Monday’s special meeting, Alva Hospital Authority (AHA) trustees discussed continuing issues with TruBridge, the company hired about two years ago to improve patient billing. At the end of November...
Menus for week of Feb. 7–11
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Waffle with toppings, syrup, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday—Toast, scrambled eggs, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Sausage biscuit, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday—Breakfast calzone, cereal,...
Alva Ladybugs defeat Tonkawa on the road, 48-28
The Alva Ladybugs traveled to Tonkawa Tuesday night to take on the Lady Buccaneers. After the first quarter, it looked like smooth sailing for the Ladybugs, but a third quarter rally by the Lady Bucs cut into the lead. The Alva girls were able to tak...
Woods County Communication logs
Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:02 a.m. – Welfare check needed in the 1300 block of Flynn Street. 4:08 p.m. – Report of an odor in the 700 block of 2nd Street. 4:28 p.m. – Report of a suspicious vehicle on US-281. 5:11 p.m. – Report of a reckles...
Woods County court filings
Misdemeanor Filings Mark Burrel Johnson, Waynoka, 56, has been charged with DUI. ($851.50) Darreld Eugene Gates, Waynoka, 47, has been charged with DUI. ($851.50) Civil Filings Legend Directional Services LLC vs. Horizon Pipeline and Construction LLC...
Woods County court filings
Misdemeanor Filings Mark Burrel Johnson, Waynoka, 56, has been charged with DUI. ($851.50) Darreld Eugene Gates, Waynoka, 47, has been charged with DUI. ($851.50) Civil Filings Legend Directional Services LLC vs. Horizon Pipeline and Construction LLC...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1329 page 788: Harold Ferguson and Laura Ferguson convey unto Harold G. Ferguson 2022 Trust. Section 15, township 28N, range 18W, SE4. Warranty deed. Book 1329 page 795: Jordan J. Hendrick and Lonnie Hendricks convey unto...
OBI Blood Drive looking for 90 donors Feb. 16-17
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Alva campus is partnering with the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 16-17, in the Student Center Ranger Room. The blood donor goal f...
Coffeetime
Ever had your heart crushed by a loved one who broke a promise? Or found that a dear friend wasn’t as trustworthy as you had been led to believe? Are you one of the millions in the work force who w...
The day the music died
Don McLean's line in the song "American Pie" says it all. February 3, 1959, rock and roll took a major hit. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson (The Big Bopper) were killed in an airplane...
Northwest Oklahoma Genealogy Society meets for regular meeting
The NWOGS met for its regular meeting at the Alva Public Library on Jan. 8. The program was on preserving Oklahoma, Woods County, Alva area, and family stories. One member shared her story about her school days at Greenleaf, which was a one-room...
Homestead statue in snow
The Homesteader statue on Government Street in Alva seems to be driving his stake into snow Thursday. Snow was expected to continue into the evening. Alva Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday...
'I'm extremely proud of our staff'
Share Medical CEO Kandice Allen provided a written report for the Alva Hospital Authority (AHA) meeting held Monday, Jan. 31. She did not attend, but AHA Chairman Jason Gaisford spoke about portions...
Plumbing issue causes damage at the Homestead
The Homestead retirement home had a plumbing issue last Sunday. A resident flushed something that shouldn’t be flushed, said Kelly Parker. The resulting flood reached the lower level and caused water damage to some areas. The city will be turning i...
Alva Goldbugs sink the Buccaneers 63-49
The Tonkawa Buccaneers proved to be tough opponents for the Alva Goldbugs Tuesday night. Alva took on the 89er Conference foe on the road. The first quarter ended with a 15-15 tie as the Bucs hit...
Jackson, in high court mix, traces law interest to preschool
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Ketanji Brown Jackson's younger daughter was 11, she drafted a letter to the president suggesting her federal judge-mom for a vacancy on the Supreme Court. "Dear Mr. President," Leila Jackson wrote. "She's determined, honest a...
Kremlin is top destination for spooked European leaders
PARIS (AP) — Rarely in recent years has the Kremlin been so popular with European visitors. French President Emmanuel Macron arrives Monday. The Hungarian prime minister visited last week. And in days to come, the German chancellor will be there, t...
EXPLAINER: What happens to Europe's energy if Russia acts?
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Fears are rising about what would happen to Europe's energy supply if Russia were to invade Ukraine and then shut off natural gas exports in retaliation for U.S. and European sanctions. The tensions show the risk of Europe's...
Officials: Russia at 70 percent of Ukraine military buildup
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has assembled at least 70 percent of the military firepower it likely intends to have in place by mid-month to give President Vladimir Putin the option of launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. officials say. The o...
Trump's GOP: Party further tightens tie to former president
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In 2016, Donald Trump overtook the Republican National Committee through a shock and awe campaign that stunned party leaders. In 2020, the party was obligated to support him as the sitting Republican president. Heading into 2...
VMI to change honor system said to expel Blacks more often
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Military Institute says it will change its student-run honor court to make it more fair to cadets as part of a response to a state-ordered investigation into racism and sexism at the school. VMI detailed the r...
