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Going “left of center” is listed as the cause of a head-on collision about three miles east of Burlington, Monday evening at 8:03 p.m. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Brock Morgan responded to the crash on State Highway 8 near county road 2600. Kristina Czerniak, age 47 of Kiowa, Kansas, was driving a 2004 Lincoln Navigator westbound on the highway. She grew up in the Amorita/Byron area and is a graduate of Burlington High School. An eastbound 2013 Ford Focus was driven by Kathleen Kommer, who has since passed away. Age 28, Kommer was from Coo...
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 9:30 a.m. and morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship begins at 5:30 p.m. Young adults gather at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Wednesday services include 7 p.m. Bible Study, and youth group also meets at 7 p.m. Alva Friends Church Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.; coffee and donut fellowship at...
Everything about God’s creation in the Book of Genesis is described as being good, with the exception of the fact that Adam was alone. Adam’s isolation is the only thing in the first two chapters that God considered to be a problem. When God created Eve, a partner for Adam, then God was pleased with everything in His creation. But, then one day Adam and Eve’s disobedience affected all of God’s creation. The ideal world of the Garden of Eden was gone forever and life became a struggle. Our futile attempts to avoid the realities of a fallen...
So far, we have read most of the Law of Moses in the Old Testament. This week we will read the Books of Romans and Galatians. The apostle Paul wrote both of these books. These were written to Christians, most of whom would have been raised under Jewish law and traditions. The early church was constantly dealing with those who thought it necessary for people to become Jews before they could become Christians, and those who were tempted to return to the old law. Romans and Galatians were written primarily to establish that Jesus Christ was...
In her early twenties, Liz Anderson was facing a drastic salary cut while living in a foreign country. Due to a military coup in Thailand, the pay for Anderson's job teaching English was cut to $250 per month, not nearly enough to live on. While she could have returned to her native Oklahoma, she said she "adored my students" and was unwilling to abandon them. She had to find a way to supplement her income so she could continue to teach. Anderson traded English lessons to a shoe cobbler who... Full story
Growing up in India, Nissi Jordan says cooking was always a part of daily life. Making curries and other Indian dishes provides a connection with her family who are now far away while she lives in Alva. "The oldest memory I have of observing someone cooking would be back when I still lived in India, watching my mom making Chappathi (similar to homemade naan) for each meal," said Jordan. Chappathi (which may be spelled several different ways) is an unleavened flatbread. "I believe Chappathi is... Full story
I am Heather Penner. I have lived in Alva my entire life. I graduated from Alva High School in 2011. After graduating, I worked various jobs before continuing my education at Northwest Technology Center where I received my Full Charge Bookkeeping certification in 2015. I worked as a bookkeeper for four years. I am currently employed at Community Bank. My husband Trent Penner and I were married in 2017. I am the treasurer for the Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council. A great thing about living... Full story
My name is Trent Goss, and I am running for the treasurer position for the City of Alva. I have served in this capacity for the last eight years. I am originally from Aline, but I have resided in Alva for 35 years. I have been married to my wife, Cindy Goss, for 20 years. We also have three children: Avery (13), Graham (10), and Quinn (8). I attended high school at Aline-Cleo and then obtained my bachelor's degree at NWOSU. I have been employed at Hopeton State Bank for 30 years, beginning as a... Full story
Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Department of English, Foreign Language and Humanities will play host virtually to writer, educator and cultural commentator Lisbeth Coiman for the Visiting Writer Series on Wednesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in the Education Building room 109 in Alva. Members of the department welcome Northwestern students, faculty and staff as well as local and area community members to partake in her Zoom visit as she reads from her collection of poems... Full story
More than 100 pieces of artwork deemed winners at the annual Northwestern Oklahoma State University Art Society Art Show in March will be on display during the First Friday Artwalk from 6 to 8 p.m. April 2 at the Runnymede in downtown Alva. The event is free and open to the public. Among the items on display will be the Best of Show winners and the People's Choice winner from the campus show. "Kois en Flores," an aluminum art piece created by Northwestern custodian Victoriano Muniz Mendoza, was...
ALVA, Okla. – The Rangers snagged a Senior Day sweep over Southeastern Oklahoma State Saturday afternoon inside of Percefull Fieldhouse. Northwestern Volleyball pulled out three straight set wins (25-16, 25-20, 25-17) over the Savage Storm. "This has been one of the most memorable years of my volleyball career for many reasons, but I wouldn't change a thing," said senior outside hitter Kate Deterding. "I'm surrounded by the best, most uplifting teammates and coaches." She added "I'm really p...
Education employers seeking employees have an opportunity to go right to the source by attending virtually or in-person the spring 2021 Education Fair at Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Alva. The in-person event will take place Monday, April 12, in the Ranger Room from 10 a.m. to noon. The virtual event will take place Wednesday, April 21, on Handshake from noon to 3 p.m. Northwestern education majors are welcome to attend both sessions and should be prepared to provide copies of resumes and cover letters. Oklahoma education...
“Who loves you Oklahoma,” and my favorite, “We won’t mess you over a few dollars,” are advertising slogans that catch your attention. Discovering what works and what doesn’t is the job of agencies that rely on research. That data is collected by conventional means such as surveys, but most recently comes from intrusions in our privacy such as computer search records, smart devices such as Alexa and Siri, and smartphone inquiries. Advertising has taken many forms over the years. Billboards...
As we have seen, John Paul Getty III was kidnapped in Rome on July 10, 1973. He remained a hostage until his famous grandfather, J. Paul Getty, paid the kidnappers $2.2 million. Young Getty’s captors released him on Dec. 15, 1973, after 154 days in captivity. During the time he was held hostage, John Paul suffered greatly at the hands of the criminals who had snatched him off a street and confined him in a cave. He was physically tortured and emotionally abused. The criminals cut off their c...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A car rammed a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol on Friday afternoon, injuring two Capitol Police officers and leading to the driver being shot, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. At least one officer was in serious condition, while the driver was in critical condition, the officials said. The crash and shooting happened at a checkpoint near the Capitol as Congress is on recess. It comes as the Washington region remains on edge nearly three months after a mob of armed insurrectionists stormed the C...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An attorney who has sued the city of Tulsa for reparations for victims and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has filed a lawsuit for the release of records related to the massacre and the coming centennial of the attack. The records request was made in January for documents that include references to the 1921 massacre and internment camps where Blacks were held following the massacre, and records referencing the Black Tulsa community between 1908-1921, according to the lawsuit filed Wednesday in state court by T... Full story
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An effort to legalize sports betting in Kansas has stalled, and it's not clear that state lawmakers can agree on how many places should offer wagering while also navigating other gambling issues clouding the debate. Some sports betting supporters believe they still have time before the Legislature wraps up its business for the year in May to get a bill passed if it's closer to a Senate proposal allowing only a handful of in-person wagering sites than to a House version allowing hundreds. But they have to overcome the o...
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has agreed to a new contract that will keep him with the Jayhawks until he retires, even as the school awaits a decision from an independent panel investigating five Level I infractions charges alleged by the NCAA. The school announced Friday that Self agreed to a five-year contract that adds one additional year after the conclusion of each season — in effect, making it a lifetime contract. The deal guarantees him $5.41 million per year with a base salary of $225,000, professional services contract of $2.75 m...
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Police in Kansas City, Kansas, have identified a man killed inside his home by a stray bullet from a gun battle that took place outside on the street. Mark Winner, 50, was hit during the Wednesday afternoon shooting that stemmed from an argument involving a group of people on the normally quiet residential street, police said. Winner was found dead inside his home with a gunshot wound, according to a statement released Friday by police. Police have not given other details of the shooting, but witnesses along the s...
SALINA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities have rescued a man who fell into a grain storage facility near Salina and became trapped. Salina Fire Department Fire Marshal Troy Long said the man was apparently trying to remove a clog when he fell into a grain mover system at the Scoular grain elevator. The Salina Journal reports that the machinery was quickly shut down. Long said crews were able were able to remove part of that grain mover system and safely get the man out. He then was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries. Long said the department t...
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A woman who is accused of pointing a handgun at two Wichita police officers before one of them shot her in the neck will be booked into jail when she is released from the hospital, authorities say. The Wichita Eagle reports that police released a video Thursday of the shooting in which 34-year-old Jennifer Miller was wounded. Capt. Jason Stephens said during a news conference that Miller will be booked on two counts of aggravated assault of an officer, possession of stolen property, auto theft and felon in possession of a...
