Articles from the October 28, 2018 edition
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Northwestern Ranked 8th among Top 18 Online Schools in Oklahoma
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has been listed among the Top 18 online colleges in Oklahoma by AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org, sitting at the No. 8 position. The organization sorted through more than 7,500 post-secondary institutions to...
HOMA LEE (PETIE) SCHAEFER FRIEDEN
Homa Lee (Petie) Schaefer Frieden passed away peacefully on October 20, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Alva, Oklahoma, on August 1, 1930, the oldest child of Homer and Olga...
By The Coffee House Philosopher
One of the activities that Patti and I enjoy at our two modest homes is feeding “critters.” If you’ve ever read the story of Johnny Appleseed (actual name John Chapman), he was an easterner who traveled throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio plant...
Happy Halloween, everybody
I hope the weather doesn't ruin the festivities, but kids will adapt to bad weather for a chance to show off costumes and get candy. There are several good Halloween related songs to listen to. The...
Lady Rangers silence Savage Storm
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University volleyball earned themselves a spot in the GAC Tournament as they put on a dominating performance against Southeastern Oklahoma State University (7-19, 3-11 GAC), sweeping the Savage Storm (...
Woods County Communications phone log
Friday, October 19, 2018 7:06 p.m. Medic needed in Waynoka for a female having trouble breathing. 9:02 p.m. Report of a loose bull. 10:30 p.m. Medic needed on Seventh Street for a female with no response but breathing. 11:59 p.m. Commercial burglar...
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
Real Estate Transactions Book 1283 page 870: Judy A. Pettit, a widow, conveys unto Tanya G. Sinibaldi. Lot 8, in block 1 of Green Meadows 2nd Addition; and a strip of land 1 foot in width located in lot 4, in block 1 of Green Meadows 2nd Addition....
Alva men charged with marijuana possession
Two Alva men are facing drug charges after an investigation by the Alva Police Department. According to court records, Alva K9 Officer John Caviness developed information that Gary Lyon might be distributing marijuana from his residence in the 1000... Full story
Carmen man claims he's his brother
A Carmen man stopped for no taillights said he’d lost his wallet and apparently identified himself as his younger brother. The traffic stop occurred on Thursday, Oct. 18, just after midnight on U.S. Highway 64 east of Alva. According to court documen... Full story
Hughbanks selected for National FFA office
Students from California, Louisiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Alabama and Oregon have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2018-19 National FFA Officer team. • Luke O...
Bill Johnson Correctional holds GED graduation
Friday morning at Bill Johnson Correctional Center (BJCC), 56 men graduated with their GED certificate. Valedictorian is Jarrod Smith; Salutatorian is Mekko Riggs. Director of Region II William...
Woods County Retired Educators hear about Avard Rail Park
Members of the Woods County Retired Educators Association (WCREA) met at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the Alva Public Library Auditorium. Sonja Williams, Woods County Economic Development executive...
Lincoln School holds science fair
Lincoln students showcase their science fair projects to be judged by Arden Chaffee, Ken Brown and Mark Denton. Students are scored by points. The winners will be announced at school on... Full story
Persistent Lady Rangers pull out 5th-set victory
Alva, OKLA. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University volleyball ended their five game losing skid Thursday, defeating the Bison of Oklahoma Baptist University (14-16, 7-7 GAC) in five sets [24-26, 2...
Goldbugs corral Bison 34-14
The Alva Goldbugs delighted the crowd with a victory over Oklahoma Centennial 34-14 Friday night. The first half of the game didn't look so promising with the teams tied 6-6 at halftime. That score mi... Full story
Crimson Storm stuns Rangers on Senior Day
ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University football held on to a two-score lead after three quarters, but Southern Nazarene University made a charge to knock off the Rangers at home on Senio... Full story
ECU Football Faced No. 23 Harding in Annual Homecoming Game
ADA – For the second-straight week, the East Central University football team faced a ranked opponent, falling to No. 23 Harding, 49-7, in the 2018 Homecoming Game. Scoring 1st 7:28 Harding: 3-yard rushing TD 0-7 1st 1:48 Harding: 6-yard rushing T...
ECU Soccer Wraps Up 2018 Season at Ouachita
ARKADELPHIA, ARK. – The East Central University soccer team wrapped up the 2018 season with a 1-0 loss at Ouachita Baptist. Despite the loss several member of the Tigers (3-15, 1-10 GAC) have left their mark on the record books. Scoring 1st- 23:30 ...
Football: Bison Hold Off SWOSU for Third Win
WEATHERFORD – Oklahoma Baptist returned to the in-state portion of its schedule with a 47-39 win at Southwestern Oklahoma State Saturday to reach three wins in a season for the first time since joining the NCAA. OBU is now 3-0 against Oklahoma t...
OBU Women's Soccer Seniors Exit with Perfect GAC Mark
SHAWNEE – Oklahoma Baptist became the first women's soccer team to complete a 12-0 Great American Conference season with a 4-0 win over Northwestern Oklahoma State Saturday on Senior Day. Ruth King put the Lady Bison on top in the seventh minute w...
