Articles from the September 4, 2022 edition
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Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1336 page 513: Ted D. Jones conveys unto Teddy D. Jones. Section 11, township 24N, range 16W, N2SW4. Quit claim deed. Book 1336 page 514: Ted D. Jones conveys unto Teddy D. Jones. Section 20, township 27N, range 13W, SW4....
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 Communication logs
Friday, August 26, 2022 During this day were five traffic stops, two reports of cattle out and four controlled burns. 8:41 a.m. – Report of a business burglar alarm going off on County Road 800. 10 a.m. – Report of a business burglar alarm going...
Menus for week of Sept. 5–9
The high school menu offers a “Grab and Go” option for students. Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday—No school: Labor Day Tuesday—Pancakes or cereal and toast, applesauce, juice, milk (Grab and Go – UBR Bar) Wednesday—Toast,...
Retired teacher Peggy Goodrich talks local history with NWOGS members
The Northwest Oklahoma Genealogy Society met on Aug. 13 at the Old School House at the Cherokee Strip Museum. Peggy Goodrich was the guest speaker. Goodrich is a retired teacher and a columnist for the Enid News and Eagle. She stated that when she...
The Little Red Hens September meeting
The Little Red Hens met Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. in the fair kitchen at the Woods County Fairgrounds as they helped clean and prepare the kitchen and dining area for the upcoming fair Sept. 8, 9 and 10. In the absence of our president, vice president Tabith...
Get creative! Enter the Woods County Fair Duct Tape Division
Do you have creative flair? Do you like to construct items that are useful and unique? Then you may want to enter the Woods County Free Fair Duct Tape Division! Requirements for Construction • Items may be made with any color duct tape • Items...
Try your hand at making bread for the Woods County Fair
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is sponsoring their annual bread baking contest at county fairs throughout Oklahoma. The Woods County Free Fair will be held Sept. 8-10. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission and the Oklahoma Wheat Grower’s Association...
Young exhibitors needed for the Woods County Free Fair
If you’re old enough to hold a pencil, a paint brush, or bake a batch of cookies or candies, you’re old enough to participate in the Woods County Free Fair on Sept. 8-10 at the Woods County Fairgrounds. Fair exhibit classes are open in Cultural...
Youth Organization Night at the Woods County Fair
Woods County 4-H is hosting a Youth Organization Night at the Woods County Fair on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Woods County Fairgrounds. Any organization serving or working with youth is invited to join Woods County 4-H to...
CoffeeTime
Everybody has heard that cliché. I am saying something a little different. Don’t use all those eggs in your basket just for you – using your gifts and abilities only for your needs and wants....
Another busy September
Labor Day is the 3-4-5 first weekend. There are lots of activities for everybody and their families. I think maybe Jack and I might make the car show at Kiowa on Sunday. I always enjoy it because I...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Alva Public Schools Community, What a great week we have had for AHS Homecoming! Thank you to Lizabeth Richey and the Alva Goldbug Education Foundation Board (AGEF) for honoring our wonderful... Full story
Ranger soccer draws 2-2 on Campbell's 2nd half goal
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State concluded their three-game home-stand Thursday evening against Wayne State College. The Rangers and Wildcats played to a 2-2 draw following a strong...
Ranger football falls in season opener to the Muleriders
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Northwestern Oklahoma State opened the season on the road Thursday following a 45-minute weather delay. The Muleriders took advantage of a strong opening first half with 21 points before closing out a 62-31 victory. After a strong...
Ranger cross country competes at Hutchinson Community College
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State cross country opened their 2022 season competing in the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic at Fun Valley Park. The Rangers had three top 100 finishers in the meet helping the team place 13th overall. "We...
Goldbugs secure homecoming win 44-20
The Alva Goldbugs gave homecoming fans a satisfying victory over Thomas-Fay-Custer Friday night. With the 44-20 win, Alva is 1-1 in the young season while Thomas drops to 0-2. The Class 1A Terriers... Full story
The race is on for Anderson
With the final month of ProRodeo’s regular season under way, Cinch steer wrestler Bridger Anderson is hoping to take advantage of the few opportunities before him. There are some big-money events over the next few weeks, and he plans to hit the...
Alva School Board to meet Tuesday
The Alva Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the high school library. In addition to financial items, the board will vote to offer employment for a certified (teaching) position for this school year. They will discuss...
Share Medical Center praised at national conference
After no July meeting, the Alva Hospital Authority met Tuesday, Aug. 30. Share Medical Center CEO Kandice Allen said she’s getting good feedback on new staff for the Emergency Room. Dr. Bryan Cook and Shawn Vredenburg PA have been added to ER... Full story
Embodying the qualities of a Goldbug
It was like a big high school reunion as 130 people gathered for the 7th annual Distinguished Goldbugs luncheon at the ACT I Theatre in Alva. Guests, from as far away as London and as near as across... Full story
No. 9 Oklahoma beats UTEP 45-13 in Venables' coaching debut
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables got emotional when athletic director Joe Castiglione presented him with the game ball and the players loudly celebrated his first career victory as a head coach. Dillon Gabriel passed for two...
Kansas governor lauds abortion vote but focuses on economy
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wasted little time after a decisive victory in Kansas for abortion rights before sending out a national fundraising email warning that access to the procedure would be "on the chopping block" if her...
Trump moves to general election mode with Pennsylvania rally
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Larry Mitko voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But the Republican from Beaver County in western Pennsylvania says he has no plans to back his party's nominee for Senate, Dr. Mehmet Oz — "no way, no how." Mitko doesn't feel...