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In a story in last week's Newsgram, “AEC returns $1.89 million to members at annual meeting,” the name of World War II veteran Lloyd Clepper was misspelled. We regret the error....

The workshop will explore how to manage your land for better soil health and healthy food. Speakers will discuss the soil and its biological components as they relate to grazing and cropping systems, rainwater infiltration, erosion resistance,...

Kiowa Mayor Bill Watson called the April meeting of the city council to order on the 8th with all members present. Councilmember R.L. Simpson offered a prayer and the members of the public packed in the council chambers recited the Pledge of...

A concerned citizen alerted law enforcement to a woman smelling of alcohol who was driving with small children in the car. Alfalfa County Deputy Loren Nusser responded to the call about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8. According to court documents, the...

The agenda was short for Monday's Woods County commissioners meeting. The minutes for the April 8 meeting were approved. Road crossing permits for OG&E were also approved. A tractor bid (No. 18-19-12) as well designating an E-911 floor mat as...

The House finished its committee deadline this week for all policy bills from the Senate, as did the Senate with House bills. Interestingly, we started out the session with a total of 2,631 bills and joint resolutions filed between the House and the...

Breakfast Menu for Alva Public Schools Monday – Cinnamon Toast Crunch, toast, mandarin oranges, juice, milk Tuesday – Biscuit, sausage gravy, peaches, juice, milk Wednesday – Breakfast pizza, banana, juice, milk Thursday – Super chocolate...

The April 2 meeting was opened by President Carolyn Demaree with 21 members present and guests Sally Nighswonger and Carmen Eichen. Mary Ann Crow was hostess of this meeting. The program was presented by Nighswonger on the technique of doing...

Becky Smith hosted the monthly meeting of the Tulip Garden Club in her home on March 14. Smith’s spring table was beautifully set with teal and orange colors featuring succulents and spring flowers in the centerpiece. Each member received a...

Members of the Wheatland Republican Women held their monthly luncheon meeting on April 3 at The Other Place Restaurant in Alva. Members attending were: Ruby Hughes, Ann Goll, Jane Tucker, Pat Nida, Carol Ruwaldt, Teresa Sutter, Patti Harkin, Della...

The women gamblers discussed in this series were initially discovered when Patti and I made a day trip from Angel Fire, New Mexico, to Trinidad, Colorado, and surrounding towns. Being somewhat frugal and opportunistic, I happened to spot a free...

A public hearing on the rehabilitation and construction of the Alva swimming pool will be held Monday during the Alva City Council meeting. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall. The hearing will also focus on possible...

The Financial Fitness program at the Alva Public Library is going well, according to Sandra Ott Hamilton, library director. She said eleven people enrolled in the program and all showed up for the second session. Participants range in age from a... Full story

Northwestern Oklahoma State University students will be enjoying Bahama Breakaway on Alva’s downtown square Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Each year Northwestern’s Student Government Association (SGA) sponsors this fun event for...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, spanning some 6.4 million new points of information about America’s farms and ranches and those who operate them,...

After attending the City of Alva budget retreat, Airport Manager Greg Robison is looking at ways to trim expenses. Mayor Kelly Parker reported that next year’s budget will be “flat” because the city slightly overestimated revenue the last coupl... Full story