Articles from the May 7, 2023 edition
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Here, hold my rope
Susie and her older sister went for a walk on the country road near her home. As they stepped onto the arched bridge that spanned a rushing creek, Susie stopped midstride. Her sister, not realizing...
Investment in possessions or self?
I recently spent a long and enjoyable weekend in a very wealthy and affluent part of a city, observing and enjoying the displays of wealth and all that comes with it – beautiful cars, homes, e...
Alva Beta Sigma Phi chapters celebrate 92nd anniversary of its founding
Beta Eta chapter hosted Xi Gamma Nu chapter with festivities on April 27, 2023, at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Guests enjoyed a social hour with punch and visiting at the start of the...
Little Red Hens meeting
The Little Red Hens May meeting was held on May 4 at Cancun Restaurant. President Dawn Shafer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with sixteen members in attendance. First on the agenda was the presentation of the “You’re a Gem Award” which...
Menus for week of May 8–12
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—Pancakes with syrup or cereal/toast, applesauce, juice, milk Tuesday—Breakfast burrito or cereal/toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday—Biscuit and sausage gravy or cereal/toast, peaches, juice, milk Thurs...
Correction
In the Friday, May 5, 2023, edition of Alva Review-Courier, a story titled “Northwestern’s Division of Business, Social Sciences Department induct students into honor societies” left out some information. As sent to us, the story stated: This year...
LEONARD MAX ROSE
Funeral services for Leonard Max Rose will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with Rev. Ron Pingelton and Pastor Drew Kirtley officiating. Interment will follow in the Alva Municipal Cemetery...
NINA VAUGHN (SCHIFFNER) TATRO
Funeral services for Nina Tatro will be Monday, May 8, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Alva with Rev. Drew Kirtley and Rev. Ron Pingelton officiating. Interment will follow in the Short Springs Cemetery under...
Frustrated, disappointed by governor's focus on scoring political points
It’s not unusual for the chambers of the legislature to have policy disagreements with one another or with the governor, but overwhelmingly, after thoughtful negotiations with input from all sides, consensus is reached and the people’s business is...
Woods County Communication logs
Thursday, April 26, 2023 During this day were 14 traffic stops, three controlled burns and two reports of utility complaint. 12:09 a.m. – Report of a verbal domestic issues on Mill Street. 12:50 a.m. – Report of an electrical hazard. 1:37 a.m. – Repo...
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...
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...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1350 page 435: Samuel D. Jones conveys unto Russell A. Garner and Jason M. Winters. Lot 8, Block 3, City of Waynoka, Davison Subdivision. Quit claim deed. Book 1350 page 436: Kathy Ann Burton conveys unto ODOT. Section 32,...
Harzman, Gleyre honored as April Rotary Students of the Month
Kinsey is the daughter of Lance and Melissa Harzman. High school activities include STUCO, Northwest Technology Center Superintendent's Leadership Class, HOSA, varsity soccer, cheer, speech, softball...
Three police vehicles purchased in special city council meeting
Special meetings of the Alva City Council and Alva Utility Authority (AUA) were held Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The agendas included the purchase of three police vehicles and accepting a bid on a water...
Tightening the safety net key to 2023 Farm Bill, says Congressman Lucas
U.S. Representative Frank Lucas met a couple of young students before beginning his Town Hall meeting Friday afternoon. After posing for photos and learning they were in 4-H, he invited them to lead...
'Rangers always lead the way'
Under cloudless blue skies, family members and friends gathered Saturday morning to watch graduates receive their degrees from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. The mild 80 degree...
Texas president says building relationships priority in SEC
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma and Texas have taken their final steps toward leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. Texas' Board of Regents this week approved allowing Texas president Jay Hartzell to sign agreements to move the L...
Toyota riding momentum in NASCAR's return to Kansas Speedway
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Bubba Wallace was surprised in the very best of ways when he learned this week that Legacy Motor Club, the team owned in part by longtime Chevrolet driver Jimmie Johnson, would be joining the Toyota stable next season. Not q...
Elevated cancer rates found near Kansas chemical spill
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas health officials have identified elevated levels of liver cancer among people living in several historically Black neighborhoods in Wichita where groundwater was polluted by a rail yard chemical spill. The Kansas Departmen...
Texas mall shooting witnesses saw bodies; exact toll unclear
ALLEN, Texas (AP) — A gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and began shooting people at an outlet mall in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas, on Saturday, killing an unknown number and sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic in the latest gun v...
