The following individuals purchased a building permit during April 2019. April 3, 2019 Replace sign, 1278 E. Oklahoma Blvd., expiration date July 3, 2019, valuation: 0. April 9, 2019 Remove old shop building, 425 Myers Dr., expiration date July 9,...

The purpose of Holly Club, Alva’s oldest social organization, is to nurture the spirit of friendship and sociability and to promote the continuance of needlework as a useful art. Holly Club members met Friday, May 10, at the home of Joy Glass, w...

Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday – Chili stuffed baked potato with cheese, cream of broccoli soup, crackers, pineapple tidbits (diabetic: diet mixed fruit) Tuesday – Swiss steak over rice, squash casserole, green beans, hot roll, pea...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University senior outfielder Johnnuelle Ponce continued to add to his post-season accolades this week when he was named to the D2 Conference Commissioners Association All-Central Region First Team. W...

Friday, May 3, 2019 11:06 a.m. – Welfare check needed in the 300 block of Seventh Street in Medford. 1:40 p.m. – Controlled burn east of Waynoka. 2:26 p.m. – Controlled burn on junction of highways 281 and 45. Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:15 a.m. – Con...

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...

Warren Lee Corr, Alva, vs. Erica Jane Corr, Alva: dissolution of marriage ($252.14)....

Aaron Riley Nighswonger, Woodward, and April Johonna Frech, Woodward: marriage license (counselling) ($5). Roy Willis Whitaker and Islia Louise Barnes, both of Freedom: marriage license (no counselling) ($50)....

Real Estate Transfers Book 1291 page 1029: Jerrad Hada, a single person, conveys unto Human Performance Center #3 PLLC. Lot 23, block 28, Original Town, Woods County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 1291 page 1055: Randy McDonald, a single person,...

The Woods County OSU Extension Office, in partnership with Alva’s Market, is offering a Lunchtime Learning Workshop on Charcuterie Boards on May 24 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Woods County Courthouse Conference Room. Charcuterie boards are typically m...

Following a special meeting on a bond election for the municipal swimming pool, the Alva City Council will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting in the city council chambers. The NWOSU Foundation will be presenting the city with the invoice...

The financial picture for the Alva Tourism Committee is looking brighter. Chairman Norville Ritter said tourism tax payments from hotels are up indicating more room rentals. “It looks way better than last year,” he said. “We’re already ahead of last... Full story

A Tonkawa man stopped for no seatbelt and crossing the centerline ended up with DUI and child endangerment charges. Terry Lee Cain, 61, of Tonkawa, was charged in Woods County District Court on May 13 with child endangerment by driving under the... Full story

NWOSU campus police called for assistance from the Alva Police Department and the Woods County Sheriff’s Office to disperse a crowd behind a dorm on April 2. According to court documents, at 7:10 p.m. Campus Police Officer Blake Trekell noticed a l... Full story

A sexual battery charge has been filed against an Alva woman for an incident that allegedly occurred in November. Lyzeth Guevara, 21, of Alva, has been charged in Woods County with sexual battery, a felony. This crime is punishable by imprisonment... Full story

Beginning in 1990, Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Alva campus and the surrounding neighborhood was serenaded daily by a digital carillon bell system that included hourly chimes, the alma mater and the fight song. The system was silenced s...

Do Alva citizens want to keep the municipal swimming pool open? Judging by a social media survey and comments at a public hearing, the answer is yes. However, no solutions were offered on how to pay for the more than $2 million in repairs needed to...

The Avard Rail Park Authority received a lesson on hemp last Tuesday night at their meeting, one month after the subject was introduced under new business by board member Ed Sutter. A conversation between Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s v... Full story

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – After a three-hour rain delay the Oklahoma Baptist baseball team began its two-game day with a game against Minnesota State. OBU fell behind 5-0, but the Bison rallied to win 8-5 and continue its NCAA Regional run. With the w...