Articles from the August 6, 2017 edition
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Alva public records
The following individuals purchased a building permit during July 2017: July 7: New garage, 520 13th, expiration Oct. 6, 2017, valuation: $23,000. July 12: Storage shed, 1203 Meno, expiration Oct. 11, 2017, valuation: $5,000. July 28: Demolition,...
Household Executives hold regular meeting
The Household Executives OHCE met July 19 at 2 p.m. in the Fireside room with hostess Evelyn Kramp and co-hostess Lola Heaton. The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn Gasaway who also led the group in the flag salute. The quote was: “Do...
By Backing vehicle strikes parked car
Alva police investigated a two-vehicle collision on Logan Street south of Barnes Avenue. The wreck was reported at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19. Aaron Marquez, 20, of Alva was traveling south on Logan in a 2009 Pontiac. He passed a parked 2004...
Numerous employment contracts on school board agenda
With just under two weeks left before the start of school, the Alva Board of Education will be offering employment contracts to a few teachers and several staff positions. The board will meet Monday at 5 p.m. at the district office, 418 Flynn St....
Hearing set on Alva utility rate increase
On Aug. 3, the City of Alva Finance Committee met to review the much-anticipated Communities Unlimited utility rate analysis for the City of Alva. With this information and the feedback obtained from...
Bogus check charges filed
Twelve people were charged August 2 with writing bogus checks in Woods County. Several were charged with multiple counts. The misdemeanor charges are listed as obtaining cash or merchandise by bogus check. Some of the checks listed are dated as far...
Alva woman charged with harboring fugitive
An Alva woman has been charged with a felony after officers say she lied about the presence of a man they were seeking. Elizabeth Susan Kennedy, 51, of Alva has been charged with harboring a fugitive from justice, a felony. This crime is punishable...
Muskogee woman charged with rape in Woods County
A second-degree rape charge has been filed against a Muskogee woman in Woods County District Court. The 34-year-old is alleged to have had sexual relations with a 15-year-old boy in an Alva motel in June. A felony arrest warrant has been issued for...
LEOLA FAYE MEYER
Graveside services for Leola Faye Meyer will be held Monday, August 7, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Alva Municipal Cemetery with Pastor John Clapp, Bible Baptist Church, officiating. Wharton Funeral Chapel is...
My birthday was Tuesday
Someone asked me if I had a special day. It was okay, but when you get down to it, at my age being healthy enough to go to work is special. Please tell Amy Mays and Sarita Simon happy belated...
Liddell finalizes women's soccer recruiting class
Head women's soccer coach Craig Liddell has announced the signing of 12 new Rangers to the program that will be arriving in Alva this fall. All 12 signees figure to make an immediate difference within the program in a majority of ways as coach...
Pieces falling into place for Liddell and company
Following a tough 2016 campaign that saw his club finish with a record of 0-17 (0-12 GAC), Ranger head women's soccer coach Craig Liddell admitted that last season was an eye opening one and one that he and his team both know is well in the past. An...
Woods County Communications phone log
Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:31 a.m. Controlled burn at County Road 370 and Jackson Road. 10:11 a.m. Reporting party (RP) advised there were bats in their chimney. 3:16 p.m. Controlled burn on County Road 510. 3:21 p.m. Warrant check. 5:40 p.m. RP...
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...
Marriage license filings
Russell Cody Lee, Alva, and Kristina Marie Stephens: marriage license ($5). Terry Lee Rodriguez and Christy Mae Breckon, both of Alva: marriage license (no counseling) ($50)....
Divorce filings
Rhanda Mustard, Alva, vs. Brandon Wayne Mustard, Alva: dissolution of marriage ($262.14)....
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1265 page 70: Jerako Properties, LLC, unto Sarah Leanne Altemeier and Chad Dean Altemeier, as joint tenants. Lot 6 in block 4, of Smith’s Subdivision of east Vale Addition to the City of Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. J...
Woods County Sheriff's Office phone log
Thursday, July 27, 2017 None. Friday, July 28, 2017 6 a.m. Deputy advised he was on his way for a pickup. 11:36 a.m. Man called wrong number. 8:40 p.m. Woman called about an inmate. Saturday, July 29, 2017 4:24 a.m. Woman called about an inmate....
10 Rangers to Watch series: Cole Ward
The Northwestern Oklahoma State Athletic Department have been announcing ten Rangers throughout the summer that Ranger fans can expect to make direct impacts on their team's success. These athletes...
Oklahoma Senator Wayne Shaw visits BJCC
BJCC welcomed Oklahoma Senator Wayne Shaw, District 3, to speak to a group of inmates at the Benson Center last week. Besides being a senator, Shaw is a long-time minister of the gospel. In this past...
Questions linger on dismissal of charges in Hofmeister case
Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister takes questions from reporters Tuesday after criminal charges against her and four others were dismissed. Just as suddenly as they appeared in...
Barn quilts displayed at Graceful Arts Gallery
Edana Caldwell of Fairview is displaying barn quilts at the Graceful Arts Gallery during the month of August. The barn quilt art form is sweeping the nation. The technique is to use traditional quilt...
