Articles from the September 22, 2019 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 88
Menus for week of Sept. 23–27
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Cereal (variety), peaches, juice, milk Tuesday – Chicken biscuit, pears, juice, milk Wednesday – Mini cinni, applesauce, juice, milk Thursday – Pancakes, maple syrup, egg patty, pineapple, juice,...
Arndt family annual family reunion
On Sunday, Sept. 1, the descendants of Lawrence and Zelma (Arb) Arndt held their annual family reunion at the Alva Recreation Center. In attendance were: • Representing the family of Lowell: Lowell a...
Weber 60th annual reunion
The 60th Annual Weber Reunion was held in the 55 Club Building in Carmen on Sept. 1 with the Jacob August Weber descendants hosting. Registration started at 11 a.m. with 41 attending representing the five brothers that started the reunion, John,...
2019 Distinguished Goldbugs
The Alva Goldbug Education Foundation announces the honorees for the 2019 Distinguished Goldbugs celebration: Dr. Janet Cunningham (1973) in the Education category; Jim Richey (1962), Arts; Deana Goll Silk (1999), Business; Mitchell Gale (2008),...
By 
Alva street-sanitation supervisor retiring
"We're going to be losing a very seasoned veteran in our street-sanitation department," Dr. Bo Hannaford said in his Personnel Committee report to the Alva City Council Monday. He said his committee...
Special Tourism Committee meeting Wednesday
The regular meeting of the Alva Tourism Committee Sept. 18 had no funding requests on the agenda. However, a special meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25, with five requests. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at...
Second annual Alva Arts Alliance Gala is a sell out
The second annual Alva Arts Alliance Gala, "Jazzed About the Arts," opens its doors to ticket holders at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at ACT I Theatre. Organizers of the sold-out event hope to...
Alva man faces child pornography charges
An Alva man is facing three felony charges involving child pornography. On Sept. 16, Dalton Zane Cunningham, 25, of Alva, was charged in Woods County with (1) procurement of child for pornography,...
Second Life Skills Boot Camp workshop to take place
On Monday, Sept. 23, the Woods County OSU Extension Workshop Series will continue with a Basic Cooking Skills Workshop, the second workshop in the Life Skills Boot Camp. The workshop will be held at the Alva Public Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Space is...
Three Freedom men charged with assault
Three men from Freedom have been charged with misdemeanor assault and battery following an incident on Sept. 3. According to the affidavit filed in the case, at 7 p.m. Kevin Wares called the Woods County Sheriff’s Office to report an assault. He s...
Internet Awareness and Safety
Steve Tanio, investigator for Woods County District Attorney's office, presented a comprehensive progam to Lincoln Elementary School fourth- and fifth-grade students on digital safety awareness as...
Hospital fills nursing positions, admissions still low
The good news is that all nursing positions have been filled at Share Hospital. This will alleviate the need for agency staffing, saving the hospital money. New nursing hires at the hospital include Mark Almack, Jeff Jenlink, Jennifer Meier and Mary...
Livestock judging contest at Woods County Fair draws 39 evaluators
Nine teams and five individuals from Alva, Waynoka and Freedom 4-H and FFA participated in the Woods County Fair Livestock Judging Contest on Sept. 7. In the Senior FFA division, Alva FFA placed...
'Arsenic and Old Lace' to be first theater production at Northwestern
Members of Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fine Arts Department will present “Arsenic and Old Lace” as their first theatrical performance of the year Oct. 3-4 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium on the Alva campus. Micke...
Private gifts allow for improvements at Campbell Rodeo Complex
Much needed improvements at the Campbell Rodeo Complex will provide new amenities for cowboys and cowgirls at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. A new 24-fot by 200-foot structure has been added that will house 20 new horse pens for incoming...
Northwestern Homecoming button sales begin Oct. 2; Homecoming set for Oct. 26
Take advantage of approximately 30 local merchants' discounts and a chance to win $500 in Alva Chamber bucks by purchasing a 2019 Northwestern Oklahoma State University homecoming button. The "Paint...
Kelsey Martin named director of marketing and university relations
Northwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Janet Cunningham has appointed Kelsey Martin of Alva as director of marketing and university relations. Martin is expected to begin her duties in...
Northwestern social work faculty attend NASW state conference
Northwestern Oklahoma State University social work faculty recently attended the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 44th annual Oklahoma state conference held at the Sheraton Reed...
National Preparedness Month: Steps to help you get ready now
September is National Preparedness Month. Oklahoma Insurance Department is joining the rest of the nation in raising awareness about the importance of preparing for future emergencies and disasters. For Oklahomans, it is not if but when a disaster...
Homecoming is next
I hope you had a great time at the cruise. Thanks to everyone that worked tirelessly to make this a special Alva event. I drove one of Jack's '63 Falcons from Enid to Alva after Dad and my trip to...
Woods County Communications phone log
Friday, September 13, 2019 10:25 a.m. – Controlled burn on County Road 510. 10:29 a.m. – Theft report. 3:35 p.m. – Report of a female who had fallen. 7:43 p.m. – Medic needed for a male having seizures. Saturday, September 14, 2019 7:22 a.m. – Life...
Woods County court dispositions for May and June 2019
8 Guilty 10 Felonies Gladstone Merritt Evans III, 32, Alva: Defendant pled guilty July 2, 2019, to providing false/misleading registration information and violation of provision of the sex offender registration act in case CF-18-43. Defendant was...
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 real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1296 page 258: Randy Stelling and Kim Stelling, husband and wife, convey unto Chemical Weed Control, Inc. A tract of land described as beginning at a point 172 feet east and 188 feet south of the northwest corner of the...
Goldbugs sting Yellowjackets 23-8
The Alva Goldbugs brought home their first win of the season Friday against a longtime rival. The Goldbugs won 23-8 in the non-conference game against the Fairview Yellowjackets. Alva is now 1-2 and w...
