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Avard Regional Rail Park Authority welcomes new member Scott Riley
The Avard Regional Rail Park Authority, comprised of Stan Bixler, Todd Holder and Allan Poe, welcomed its newest member, Scott Riley, to the board earlier this week. Woods County Commissioner Randy...
Alva City Council splits vote on cloud software
Members of the Alva City Council voiced a variety of opinions on a proposal to upgrade the accounting software for the city office. All members of the council were present for the regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 18. Mayor Kelly Parker said the city...
Moreira to perform solo piano concert Sept. 21 at Northwestern
Northwest Oklahoma community members will have the opportunity to listen to a world-class concert pianist perform some of the most virtuosic works ever written for the piano when Dr. Eduardo Moreira, assistant professor of music at Northwestern...
2nd Annual Alfalfa County STAR Show for special needs students held
The Alfalfa County STAR Show is a livestock show designed for special needs students of Alfalfa County and is held during the Alfalfa County Fair. This is the second year for this event. Volunteers...
Quiet week for Alfalfa County officials
There was little happening at the Alfalfa County commissioners meeting this week. Nate Ross, Mike Roach and Garret Johnson were all present and began the meeting by reviewing and signing the usual paperwork. After approving the maintenance and...
Freedom school board meets, pleased with school upgrades
As the Freedom school board attendees gathered for the regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Principal Bryant Weber was in an excellent mood. The reason? Repairs completed on the gym and other areas; improvements to the school made, and even all...
KDH 9th Annual `Jeans and Gems' raises over $42,000
"It was our largest attendance yet," Friends of the Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Foundation President Judy Schrock said of the 180 people who attended their 9th Annual Jeans and Gems. Donning...
Challenging adult attention spans
High school classes are kept to less than one hour. Sunday morning sermons are generally 20 to 30 minutes. Movies are usually less than two hours. How long can adults stay focused in a meeting? I’m...
Kiowa City Council approves 2024 proposed budget, public hearing Sept. 28, 6 p.m.
Kiowa's City Council discussed their proposed budget at the regular September meeting and then had a brief (about 20-minute) special meeting a few days later to finalize details. At that special meeting the council approved the proposed budget,...
Senate Review
It has been great spending time back in the district during the interim. My wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary recently and were treated to a wonderful reception by our daughters and their families. We greatly enjoyed getting to celeb...
Cherokee School Board hears mostly good news
Cherokee Public School's board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and praying for the health and safety of those in the school, the group settled down to hold the meeting. Enrollment Down, but...
Freedom school board meets, pleased with school upgrades
As the Freedom school board attendees gathered for the regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Principal Bryant Weber was in an excellent mood. The reason? Repairs completed on the gym and other areas; improvements to the school made, and even all...
Hamen chosen as Aline-Cleo September Student of the Month
Carly Hamen, junior, has been chosen as the September Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo High School. Her school philosophy is, "Work hard." She thinks her school is unique because it is small and...
Grow and Share OHCE regular meeting for August
Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on August 16, 2023, at the Wesley House. JoDe Bradt served as hostess. President Carol Erikson called the meeting to order and led the group in flag salute. Members answered roll call...
Grow and Share OHCE regular meeting for September
Grow and Share OHCE met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Fireside Room. Tamre McGinnis served as hostess. She served three dishes made in cast iron skillets. The dishes were vegetable beef stew, cornbread and chocolate cake....
Menus for week of Sept. 18–22
Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Muffin or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday – Breakfast burrito or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday – Biscuit and sausage gravy or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk...
Fear, dismay or plain panic
Ever sit around and wonder ‘Just what is the difference between fear, dismay or panic?’ Well, now that you have brought up the subject, let me give you my illustration of the differences. Fear...
I'm worried about my brother
The squirrels must be expecting a cold winter. They're gathering more nuts than usual. Yesterday, my brother disappeared. I didn't make it to the fair this year. Old, lazy, tired, or a combination of...
Does John Wayne have the answer to our discourse?
I am terribly saddened by all the argumentative discourse that seems to be going on in today’s world. Today’s article is not about addressing who is right or wrong, but instead wondering out loud...
Northwestern Constitution Day Sept. 19
Constitution Day at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is Tuesday, Sept. 19, at noon in the Student Center Ballroom. Admission is free and open to all. The program, sponsored by the Social Sciences Department and the Northwestern Institute for...
Alva City Council, Utility Authority to vote on $5.8 million OWRB loan
Monday, the Alva City Council and Alva Utility Authority will consider signing an Oklahoma Water Resources Board note for up to $5.835 million. Security for the note is a pledge of city revenues from...
Alva Parks & Rec discuss gym, classroom rental
The Alva Parks and Recreation Board held a short, regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Alva Recreational Complex. There weren’t any big decisions to be made during the meeting. A special...
