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ACT I to present 'Burying the Hatchetts'
Alva Community Theatre, Inc., under the direction of Michelle Penner, will present three performances of Whitney Ryan Garrity's Burying the Hatchetts on Nov. 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. The play is set in...
Local ghouls and monsters win prizes in Spook Parade
Costume Contest winners for 5-8 year-olds were, from left: Clayton Kornele, scariest; Kynliegh Stewart, most unique and Vincent Caster, best over all. Photo by Desiree Morehead...
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Halloween Spook Parade is Tuesday
The annual Halloween Spook Parade in downtown Alva will be held after school on Tuesday, Oct. 31. After students enjoy their school festivities, they can gather at 3 p.m. in front of the Alva Fire...
USDA Rural Development State Director Kenneth Corn guest speaks at WCEDC's Donor Dinner
The Woods County Economic Development Committee hosted its second donor dinner Tuesday evening to honor donors and present information about what their organization offers, as well as hear from esteem...
Spray crowned Miss Northwestern 2024; Jenlink takes home teen title
Megan Spray of Sharon, Okla., was named Miss Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2024 during the annual Miss Northwestern competition on Sunday, Oct. 22. Christina Jenlink, of Alva, was crowned...
Sculpture conference provides insight, information for future Visual Arts program students
Thomas Cornell, assistant professor of visual arts in Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Wisdom Family Foundation Visual Arts program, said he was "filled with pride" to see that students...
'War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast' production at Northwestern Oct. 26-28
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts is excited to present "War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast" Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. in...
Sims' paintings feature fantasy, flowers and faeries
When Susan Frech Sims picks up a paintbrush, she enters a world of fantasy, flowers and faeries. She enjoys adding to her series called Friday's Child. She does paintings on commission, but when...
Graybill looks to the sky for inspiration
Calvin Graybill moved to Alva about 20 years ago, and he's established a reputation with his paintings of rural life. His northwest Oklahoma surroundings are evident in scenes of wheat harvest and...
Miss Woodward Jessica Davis wins 2023 Miss Cinderella crown
ALVA, Okla. – Jessica Davis, Miss Woodward, won the title of Miss Cinderella for the 71st Miss Cinderella Pageant at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Friday, Oct. 6. Davis took home the T...
Fine Arts Department to recreate 'War of the Worlds' broadcast in Herod Hall Oct. 26-28
Nearly 30 people have been in rehearsals, building set and getting costumes and stage props ready as the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Reichenberger Fine Arts Department prepares for “War of the Worlds” Oct. 26-27 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 28 at...
Planning for popular Chocolate Fantasy underway
Twenty-five years – quarter of a century. Yes, it’s true that Friends of the Alva Public Library has been in existence that long. In April of 1998, under the advisement of then head librarian Larry Thorne, several interested community members met...
Miss Oklahoma 2023 Sunny Day to emcee Miss Cinderella's Competition on Oct. 6.
Serving as emcee at Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Miss Cinderella Competition is Miss Oklahoma 2023 Sunny Day on Friday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium. Sunny Day is a graduate...
14 to compete for 71st Miss Cinderella Pageant Title during Northwestern's homecoming
Northwestern Oklahoma State University held its annual Miss Cinderella Orientation session Sunday, Sept. 24, and welcomed 14 young women who will be representing their high schools from Oklahoma and...
Wessels to lead Northwestern Homecoming Parade as marshals
As the parade marshals, Darrell and Grace Wessels will lead Northwestern Oklahoma State University's annual homecoming parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, on Alva's downtown square. U...
Bands to participate in Northwestern's homecoming activities Oct. 7
More than 330 students in bands from across Oklahoma and Kansas will join the Ranger Marching Band by participating in Northwestern Oklahoma State University's homecoming festivities set for...
