Articles from the April 1, 2020 edition
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Marriage License Filings
Warren Lee Kirkendall, Aline, and Rita Jan Anthony, Aline: marriage license. ($50) James Edward Ott, Kiowa, Kansas, Erica G. Hansen, Kiowa, Kansas: marriage license. ($50)...
Alfalfa 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...
Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office logs
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:31 a.m. – Caller advised they found stolen property in the middle of the road at Beckham and County Road 650. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:53 a.m. – Report of a four-wheeler running all over town in Aline. 5:32 p.m. ...
Barber County Sheriff's Office logs
March 16, 2020 Kiowa Police Department (KWPD) and Barber County Sherrif's Office (BASO) performed a welfare check on Robinson Street. BASO responded to multiple requests to speak to an officer. BASO investigated an abandoned vehicle on northeast...
Can you develop immunity to coronavirus?
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 30, 2020 —As the number of cases of the new coronavirus continue to grow, people who recover are increasingly asking one question: Am I now immune to future infection? The answer, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research...
Alva Library begins curbside book pick up
Beginning next Monday, April 6, the Alva Public Library is instituting curbside book service. Although the library doors are locked, patrons and members who are in good standing may call in at 580-327-1833 and request certain titles or give the...
Election emergency impacts April 7 election in Alfalfa County
An election emergency declaration issued by the State Election Board Secretary on March 18 will impact elections scheduled for April 7 in Alfalfa County, the County Election Board Secretary confirmed today. The election emergency allowed all...
Haven Davis 2020 ACRA Rodeo Queen
Recently Haven Davis was named the 2020 Miss ACRA Rodeo Queen at the American Cowboys Rodeo Association Finals held in the Built Ford Tough Arena, Tulsa Oklahoma Fairgrounds. Davis will represent and...
ODOC agents capture final NOCC walkaway in Perry
PERRY, Okla. – Agents with Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ Inspector General’s Office have captured the second of two walkaways from Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center in Vinita. Devan Johnson, 25, was located and arrested at 6:35 p.m....
Woods County commissioners approve bid for Woodlakes drainage
The Woods County commissioners moved their meeting from their office to the larger table in the courthouse conference room Monday. This allowed chairs to be positioned further apart. Present were Commissioners Randy McMurphy, David Hamil and John Smi...
Election emergency impacts April 7 election in Woods County
An election emergency declaration issued by the State Election Board Secretary on March 18 will impact elections scheduled for April 7 in Woods County, reported the county election board secretary. The election emergency allowed all entities,...
BYRON LEE KOEHN
Celebration of life services for Byron Koehn will take place at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Byron Lee Koehn, son of the late Bryson...
DANNY GENE LOHMANN
For the health and safety of the family and friends, a celebration of life service for Danny Lohmann will be conducted at a later date. There will be a private family graveside service for the family...
HARRY LEROY HERRMANN
Harry Leroy Herrmann was born January 6, 1932, to Abraham and Anne Herrmann in their home in Avard, Oklahoma. Harry was the third of six children and the oldest boy. Born during the Great Depression,...
Carl's Capitol Comments: Relief available to constituents
First, I would like to say please heed the warnings about personal distancing and keeping your hands clean. The difference between this and other viruses is that you can have the virus in your system...
MARTIN RICHARD STARKS
Martin Richard Starks, 66, passed away March 25, 2020, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Survivors include his son, Damien Starks and wife Brenda, and grandchildren Chandler and Channing....
Making use of time at home
Saturday I spoke on the phone with an Alva woman who described herself as elderly. She was spending a lot of time at home. She became emotional as she described how much it meant to her to see the...
Senate Review: Restrictions, work-arounds and advice from my daughter
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a series of new temporary restrictions that will impact the daily lives of many across District 19 on Tuesday. Headlining the restrictions was the “Safer at Home” order,...
Burlington School following Governor's State of Emergency
When President Terry Graham called the Burlington Board of Education meeting to order, all members were present, including Aaron Smith, April Kisling, T.J. Rockenbach and Robert Hill. This was the regular monthly meeting March 23. Also attending...
Alfalfa County fairgrounds next to be professionally sanitized
Despite all the precautionary measures, commissioners in Alfalfa County met this week as they usually do on Monday mornings. Jay Hague, Stan Tucker, and Marvin Woodall started with the routine items...
Schubert-Akin wins Sportswomen of Colorado "Inspirational" award
Those who knew Jennifer Schubert-Akin as she grew up in Burlington remember her as a talented pianist and valedictorian of the BHS Class of 1975. They would probably have never dreamed that they'd...
South Barber Tots Say Thank You
These South Barber Tots sent a thank you picture of the meals they are enjoying during this time of social distancing. Thanks goes out to all those working so that our children are fed and taught...
Kiowa City Council approves disaster declaration, stay-at-home order by county and state
Kiowa's City Council held an emergency meeting Sunday evening in the new city hall chambers. Two members were present via Zoom online: Brian Hill and B.J. Duvall. Mayor Bill Watson called the meeting to order with all other members present: R.L. Simp...
Waynoka School Board grants Superintendent Cline emergency powers
The Waynoka school board met March 26 to discuss policy changes and other matters, most of them related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Present were board members Rick George, Travis George, Garret Gum, John Hanson and Clint Olson. Superintendent Scott...
FLOYD WAYNE HERREN
Memorial services for Floyd Herren will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. Floyd Wayne Herren, son of Amos Floyd and Viola...