Articles from the December 25, 2022 edition
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Menus for week of Dec. 26–30
Menu for Woods County Senior Citizens Monday—Closed – Merry Christmas Tuesday—Oven fried fish, corn, coleslaw, hushpuppies, tapioca pudding (diabetic: tapioca pudding) Wednesday—Chicken and dumplings, harvard beets, green beans, cornbread, strawbe...
BRENDA JOYCE JOHNSON
Memorial services for Brenda Johnson were held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with Pastor Drew Kirtley officiating. Cremation arrangements...
DONALD HAROLD RUDY
Funeral services for Donald Harold Rudy will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Randy Foote, officiating with interment to follow at Short Springs...
DRAKE ALBERT EUGENE CHAFFIN
Funeral services for Drake Albert Eugene Chaffin will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, at the Bible Baptist Church, with Pastor John Clapp officiating. Interment will follow at Alva Municipal...
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CoffeeTime
Okay, let’s just accept it. Christmastime is a confusing mixture of Bible stories, family traditions, myths, and fun Santa Claus tales, especially for kids like little Luke. The six-year-old boy b...
Merry Christmas to one and all
If you have nowhere to eat or are alone and need fellowship, go to 818 Diner, at 818 Okla. Boulevard, from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. today for a good and free meal. You don't need a reservation, just an appeti...
Woods County Communication logs
Thursday, December 15, 2022 During this day there were three traffic stops. 7:49 a.m. – Report of a fire alarm going off on Oklahoma Boulevard. 8:08 a.m. – Medic needed on Main Street for general medical issue. 8:35 a.m. – Medic needed for a perso...
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 obtai...
Woods County real estate transactions
Real Estate Transfers Book 1346 page 534: Travis Scott Riley and Christie Riley, convey Gregg Glass and Donnell Glass. Section 12, township 27N, range 14W, NE4. Warranty deed. Book 1346 page 546: Russell Molz and Carol Molz convey unto Dylon Russell...
Northwestern announces honor roll for fall 2022
Fall semester honor rolls at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Those on the President’s Honor Roll earned all A’s, or a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), in a min...
Poinsettias are a long-time holiday favorite
Although the Christmas tree takes center stage in many homes for holiday decorations, the poinsettia is also a popular addition to seasonal décor. There is no other plant that symbolizes Christmas like the poinsettia. With over 100 varieties...
Alva City Council hears report on waterline repairs
Alva Mayor Kelly Parker reported Monday on the breaks in the 16-inch line that brings water from the wellfield to Alva. He said there were a total of five breaks from south of Hopeton to the airport...
Stolen vehicle recovered in Kansas
Alva resident Kelly Thiesing learned he had a vehicle missing when his wife was contacted by a Kansas dealership. On Dec. 11, about 8:43 p.m. Woods County Undersheriff Keith Dale told Deputy Dakota Davis that Thiesing wanted to report a vehicle...
FCC issues public call to review broadband data by Jan. 13
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its national broadband service map with a detailed list of internet providers available at both household and business locations. The Oklahoma...
Alva Public Library to offer new online programs, Tai Chi for seniors
When the kids are stuck inside during bad weather or you need a craft idea for a club meeting, the Alva Public Library has ideas for you. Beginning on Jan. 6, the library will offer Creativebug, an... Full story
Wisconsin takes on Oklahoma State in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
PHOENIX (AP) — The Luke Fickell era at Wisconsin will have a soft opening. Fickell will be on the sideline against Oklahoma State on Tuesday night in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Most of the major decisions, like naming a starting quarterback, will b...
Law protects export of sacred Native American items from US
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Federal penalties have increased under a newly signed law intended to protect the cultural patrimony of Native American tribes, immediately making some crimes a felony and doubling the prison time for anyone convicted of m...
North Dakota woman who brought raccoon to bar gets probation
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a bar earlier this year will spend a year on probation. On Tuesday, Erin Christensen of Maddock, 38, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of providing false information to law e...
South Korea lifts ban on imported sex dolls
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has formally lifted a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, ending years of debate over how much the government can interfere in private life. Although there are no laws or regulations banning the import o...
The AP Interview: Ukraine FM aims for February peace summit
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's foreign minister said Monday that his nation wants a summit to end the war but he doesn't anticipate Russia taking part, a statement making it hard to foresee the devastating invasion ending soon. Ukrainian Foreign Mini...
US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
HAVANA (AP) — The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year. The decision announced Saturday in a news release by the Baseball Federation of Cuba (FCB) c...
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone near air base
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian military reported Monday that it shot down a Ukrainian drone approaching an air base deep inside Russia, the second time the facility has been targeted this month — again revealing weaknesses in Russia's air defenses....
Western NY death toll rises to 27 from cold, storm chaos
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The death toll from a Buffalo-area blizzard rose to 27 in western New York, authorities said Monday, as the region reeled from one of the worst weather-related disasters in its history. Much of the rest of the United States w...
4th Washington state electrical substation vandalized
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A fourth electrical substation was vandalized late on Christmas Day in Washington state, leaving homes in Kapowsin and Graham temporarily without power, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. By 7 a.m. Monday, more t...
