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I hope everyone is having fun at the car show
There have been plenty of activities to go around. I meant to mention 9/11 last week and my mind wandered away. I could have never given the story the justice that Marione did in the Sept. 8...
Menus for the week of Sept. 20–24
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools (AHS is a Grab-n-Go breakfast with choice of main breakfast item or substitute item) Monday—Cinnamon apple pancakes, cereal, juice, milk Tuesday—Kolache ham and cheese, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday...
August Rotary Students of the Month honored
Kelton John O'Neil Kelton O'Neil is the son of Shawn and Heather O'Neil. High school activities include student council, class treasurer sophomore year, class president junior year, speech and debate,...
September Rotary Students of the Month honored
Aaron Morgan Mason Aaron Mason is the son of Aaron Mason and Deeann Mason. High school activities include One Act, speech and debate, art club and science club. Outside of school activities include...
Northwestern Constitution Day Sept. 20
Constitution Day at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is Monday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. in the Student Center Ranger Room. Admission is free and open to all. The program, sponsored by the Social Sciences Department and the Northwestern Institute fo...
'A Tuna Christmas' first fall theatre production at Northwestern Sept. 30-Oct. 2
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University fine arts department will host its first theatre production of the fall semester, “A Tuna Christmas,” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the Herod Hall auditorium. "We are so...
Northwestern Family Day set for Sept. 24-25; families can 'shop for tuition' for chance to win scholarships
Family Day at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25. The annual event brings families to campus where they can take tours, purchase Ranger gear, shop for tuition scholarships and attend a Ranger football game....
Get ready for 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) will hold its annual Medicare Open Enrollment webinar series from Oct. 6 through Nov. 17. The 7-week webinar series will educate Oklahomans on the different parts of Medicare, eligibility,...
Apron construction to begin soon at Alva Regional Airport
The next construction project should begin soon at the Alva Regional Airport. City Business Manager Angelica Brady said the start date will depend on delivery of the drainage structure. The project will enlarge the concrete apron to provide more...
Alva to seek proposals for developing aquatics facility master plan
The Alva City Council will vote on sending out a request for proposals (RFP) for a master plan for an aquatics facility at Hatfield Park during their regular meeting Monday. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall....
Ranger Rodeo, Visitors Center staffing to receive tourism grants
The Alva Tourism Committee meeting Wednesday was very brief although there were two requests for funding on the agenda. Chairman Norville Ritter opened the meeting with members Connor Martin, Terri Parsons, Dr. Charles Tucker and Melinda Barton...
Annual book sale at Alva Public Library continues all month
The annual book sale at the Alva Public Library will continue through the end of September. Library Director Sandra Ott said at Monday's board meeting that the Friends of the Library had raised about...
Through the kindness of strangers
ALVA, Okla. –An original watercolor painting and prints of eight charcoal drawings by renowned Alva artist J. N. "Jack" Hayward arrived at the Cherokee Strip Museum (CSM), through an unusual series...
'The one good thing that came out of Covid'
The Alva Regional Airport and the Alva Recreation Complex have a problem in common. Both have experienced difficulty obtaining reliable internet service. Ask F.M. Erikson about getting internet to...
Chamber Community Coffee held at VAP
Geoff Clark, president and CEO of Value Added Products (VAP), welcomed guests to the Alva Chamber Community Coffee at his business Friday morning. Buttery, flaky croissants made by VAP were enjoyed...
Burlington School News: Burlington adds One Act program
This year Burlington Schools added One Act for students who are interested in drama and acting. This program is led by staff members Isi Ofiu and Rachel Spears. Together, they come up with the skit and decide who gets the parts. Students help with...
Burlington School News: Noteworthy Nancy
Nancy Klippenstein is the 17-year-old daughter of Adolf and Elma Klippenstein. She was born on January 8, 2004, in Winnipeg, Canada. Nancy has two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister. For...
Burlington School News: Robotics ready to kick off
Burlington Robotics has kicked off its season and is ready to get back on its feet after a year of being unable to compete. This year's theme is "Demo Daze" and the group is ready to take the...
Burlington School News: Service with a Splash
"How could community service be more enjoyable?" you may ask yourself. Burlington FFA students spend an afternoon each year doing community service around town. On Aug. 24, Burlington FFA members...
Religious services and events
Alva Church of God Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Nathan Braudrick. Alva Church of God is located at 517 Ninth St. in Alva and can be found on the web at www.AlvaChurchOfGod.org. Sunday: Sunday school is at...
