Articles from the August 16, 2023 edition
Sorted by date Results 26 - 43 of 43
A man who set a fire at an Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic sentenced to 10 years in prison
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A man who set a fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Illinois was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in federal prison. Tyler Massengill has admitted using a homemade explosive to set a fire at the Peoria clinic in January, a few day...
By Young environmentalists won a landmark climate change ruling in Montana. Will it change anything?
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Young environmental activists prevailed in a closely watched Montana lawsuit that said state officials weren't doing enough to protect them from climate change. Legal observers called it a landmark victory for the 16 p...
Exploring household hints the old-fashioned way
I had some unformed ideas for a column floating around in my brain when I noticed a bright red book on my bedroom shelf. “Heloise from A to Z: An Indispensable Home Reference Guide by America’s Mos...
Confidentiality requirements lead to heated discussion at Woods County commissioners meeting
A heated discussion ensued when the Woods County commissioners discussed HIPPA and confidentially issues in Monday’s meeting. The item was apparently placed on the agenda at the request of C...
Back to School! Waynoka School Board hears how it's going
The Waynoka Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday morning. All board members were present: Garret Gum, Travis George, John Hanson and Caleb Zook. Also present were Superintendent Scott Cline; Ronnie Nix, junior high and high school...
Alfalfa 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...
Alfalfa County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 892 page 13: Roger David Allen and Lea Ann Allen convey unto Addie Lea Lambert. Lot 14 in Block 2 in Aubrey Tatro’s First Addition to the City of Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 892 page 47: Vicki L...
Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office logs
Monday, August 7, 2023 1:33 a.m. – Lift assist needed in the 300 block of Pennsylvania. 4:21 a.m. – Medic was needed in the 200 block of 11th Street for an individual who had fallen and couldn't get up. Medic took the patient to Share Medical Cen...
Alfalfa County officials discuss SEFA for FY 22-23
At Monday's commissioner's meeting in Alfalfa County, Nate Ross, Mike Roach, and Garret Johnson discussed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) with County Clerk Laneta Schwerdtfeger. They talked about different...
Cherokee Educational Foundation receives gift of mineral rights
The Cherokee Educational Foundation received a donation of mineral rights from Shane Terrel, with the gift designated to benefit the Cherokee High School (CHS) speech and debate program. “This was completely unexpected, and of course, we’re incredibl...
Jeans and Gems to uncover a Murder Mystery
Wear a glitzy or scary mask – if you dare. You'll be wondering “who dun it?” throughout your grilled steak dinner at the Kiowa District Hospital Friends of the Hospital and Manor Foundation fundraising dinner and auction. The event is known as Jeans...
South Barber teachers to see $1400 pay increase on base
Just three days before students report to classes for the start of the 2023-24 school year, the South Barber Board of Education met for their regular August meeting Monday night. President Mark Pollock called the meeting to order with all members...
Suspect eludes officers, located with citizen help
It took law enforcement about three hours to track down a suspect in a hit-and-run incident on Monday, Aug. 7. The suspect was driving an ATV that received damage in the collision, but he was able to...
TONI KAY (BOOKOUT) BASCOM
Toni Kay (Bookout) Bascom passed to the Heavens to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 3, 2023. To start her journey, here is a quote she often referred to, "There are two types of...
MARK SCOTT STURGEON
Mark Scott Sturgeon was the youngest son born to Lawrence Rockwell “Swede” Sturgeon and J. Elaine Lamle Sturgeon on January 31, 1957, in Enid, Oklahoma. Mark went to be with the Lord and his loved ones who had passed on before August 10, 2023. Mar...
FRED STEPHEN SELFRIDGE
Fred Stephen Selfridge, son of Helen Glora (Dimmick) and Stephen Fred Selfridge, was born February 5, 1955, in Alva, Oklahoma. He passed away in Oklahoma City, August 10, 2023 at the age of 68 years,...
JACKIE JOE BROWN
Our beloved husband, father and brother, Jackie Joe Brown, entered into Heaven on August 8, 2023, shortly before his 82nd birthday. Jack was born to Dorothy (Cox) and Frank Brown on September 16,...
