Articles from the June 24, 2022 edition
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Where hope is found
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a **future.” Jeremiah 29:11 is perhaps in the top five most quoted scriptures ever. You see it on t-shirts,...
Religious services and events
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...
Blessed unity
It seems that we have a lot of division going on in America. We have divisions based on race, religion, gender, socio-economic status (rich vs. poor), etc. We also seem to place blame on one group or another for these situations. The truth is that we...
USDA reminds producers to file crop acreage reports
Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Woods County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline. “In order to comply with USDA program elig...
Alva has 15 active cases of Covid-19
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Alva currently has 15 people who have tested positive for Covid-19 and are still considered active cases. The report, released Thursday,...
Regrets
Arthur C. Brooks from The Atlantic magazine says, “Life is full of regrets.” You may wish things were like they used to be in the “Good Old Days.” That could be decades or just yesterday....
Random Thoughts
Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1892. The crimes obviously shocked the residents of that municipality, which is located near the Rhode...
Ranger finds blessings at CNFR
CASPER, Wyo. – This was not what he had planned when he arrived at the College National Finals Rodeo, but Kaden Greenfield knows the reality of rodeo. After advancing to the college finals as a sophomore at Blue Mountain Community College a year...
Goltry woman dies in collision
A woman from Goltry died Tuesday afternoon when her vehicle collided with a Terragator, a large agricultural vehicle. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol report, Darci Sander, 24, of Goltry, was...
Northwestern names new vice president for academic affairs
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce Dr. James Bell as the new vice president for academic affairs beginning July 1. Bell replaces Dr. Bo Hannaford who is assuming the role...
Homestead residents ask for answers on pond, fountain
Elda Jones of Alva is concerned about the fate of the Homestead pond project. Jones attended the Alva City Council meeting Tuesday night to ask about plans for the pond and fountain. Accompanied by...
