Articles from the April 2, 2023 edition
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Menus for week of April 3–7
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Toast and sausage patty or cereal/toast, applesauce, milk Tuesday—Muffin or toast/cereal, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and gravy or cereal/toast, peaches, juice, milk Thursday—Cinnamon toast a...
Correction
In the Friday, March 26, issue of the Alva Review Courier, an article sent to us by Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation there was an error on the spelling of one of the Outstanding Graduates. Jim Richie should have been spelled Jim...
Woods County Communication logs
Friday, March 24, 2023 During this day were 16 traffic stops, nine controlled burns and one report of cattle out. 3:59 a.m. – Report of an injured animal. 6:08 a.m. – Report of a motor vehicle with no injuries. 7:42 a.m. – Medic needed on Main Street...
Woods 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 obtai...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1349 page 970: Helen E. Venosdel Trust No. 1 conveys unto Robert Venosdel Life Estate. Lot 3, Block 6, City of Alva, East Vale Subdivision. Quit claim deed. Book 1349 page 995: Wiley N. White and Sharon L. White conveys...
RANDAL "RANDY" NATION
Memorial services for Randy Nation will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Alva High School Basketball Gymnasium with Ryan Pullan officiating. He was cremated at his request under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. There...
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CoffeeTime
You’ve lived long enough to have heard a bunch of tired cliches and old sayings, I know. One of Andy’s favorites from an old friend is this; “Better hold your holt.” His meaning? Hold your holt ...
Consumer fears and unrest
April is Financial Literacy Month. This time each year reminds consumers to reflect on their financial well-being and consider possible changes to their behavior. With the continued threat of high inf...
Murdock's Minutes
At this point in the legislative session, all the bills that were introduced in the Senate, won support in committee, and then by the full chamber, have been sent over to the House, and likewise, we’re beginning to take up the legislation they s...
What a blast, I hope you were there
I think about 50 citizens showed up to the Northwest Technology Center on Tuesday evening for the meet and greet for the people running for public office. I kept waiting for the pizza to show up, but,...
Esports Camp planned for June 2-4 at Northwestern
April 21 is the deadline to register for an upcoming three-day Esports Camp sponsored by the Northwestern Oklahoma State University computer science program and esports team. The camp is for students...
Holdren hits two home runs in 16-4 win over Aggies
GOODWELL, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State Baseball snapped their seven-game losing streak Tuesday with a double digit victory over the Aggies. The Rangers won 16-4 behind two home run hits by Brandon Holdren. The Rangers jumped out early, s...
Rangers fall to Southeastern in first game of series
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State baseball dropped the Friday series opener against the Savage Storm 12-9. Southeastern used a four run fourth inning to regain the lead on the Rangers at 9-5 a...
Northwestern softball takes the series finale over No. 13 Harding
SEARCY, Ark. – Northwestern Oklahoma State snapped their seven game skid with a 5-3 comeback victory over Harding Sunday, March 26. After the Bisons scored three runs in the first inning Northwestern did not allow another run the rest of the way. T...
Four school records set at Emporia State relays
EMPORIA, Kansas – Northwestern Oklahoma State Women's Track & Field concluded their weekend meet March 26 at Emporia State in the Emporia State University Relays. The Rangers overall closed out the meet with 30 personal best and four school r...
PSO announces AEP grants for innovative Oklahoma public school projects
TULSA, Okla. – Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has announced 54 American Electric Power (AEP) grants to underwrite innovative classroom a...
'Listen' tells stories of the Great Depression in Oklahoma
What was life like in northwestern Oklahoma during the Great Depression? In his new book, Sheldon Russell gives readers vignettes of ordinary people with diverse philosophies and experiences. The... Full story
Candidates for Alva mayor speak at Rotary-Kiwanis
The two candidates for Alva mayor were invited to speak during a joint meeting of the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Thursday noon, March 27. Extra tables and seating along the wall of the Cancun... Full story
Deputy in high speed chase into Barber County
When a Woods County deputy attempted a traffic stop for speeding, he was led on a high speed chase along county roads into Kansas. According to the affidavit signed by Deputy James Jones, the pickup went through approximately 20 four-way and... Full story
Gift check leads to 46 unauthorized bank transactions
A gift check sent to an old address ended up in the wrong hands, according to charges filed in Woods County on Thursday, March 30. The investigation began Nov. 2, 2022, when William Simon went to the Woods County Sheriff’s Office to make a report o...
New surgeon starts April 13 at Share Medical
The new surgeon, Dr. Ian Daniel, is scheduled for his first day on April 13 at Share Medical Center (SMC). He will spend the day getting acquainted with medical staff, and in the afternoon he will be in clinic seeing consults. “We would anticipate h... Full story
'War of the states': EV, chip makers lavished with subsidies
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — States are doling out more cash than ever to lure multibillion-dollar microchip, electric vehicle and battery factories, inspiring ever-more competition as they dig deeper into their pockets to attract big employers and c...
Officers 'arrest' alligator walking near Tampa Bay stadium
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa police officers were called to a commercial part of town because of a disturbance, but it wasn't a public brawl or anyone behaving in a disorderly manner. It was a 9-foot (2.7-meter) alligator Wednesday night ambling down a...
