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Ranch tour slated in northwest Oklahoma
Oklahomans interested in learning more about the ranching industry and touring some of the most progressive ranches in the state should make plans to take part in the two-day Oklahoma State Ranch Tour. The tours will take place June 5 at McMurphy... Full story
Helping people find jobs
With Oklahoma's low unemployment rate, local employers are having difficulty filling job openings. Christi Porter, executive director of the Western Oklahoma Workforce Development Board, has funds ava... Full story
President Cunningham gives update on NWOSU
Kiwanis Club of Alva hosted Dr. Janet Cunningham on Wednesday, April 17. Cunningham began by praising Northwestern's value in higher education. Namely, half of Northwestern Oklahoma State University's (NWOSU) students graduate with zero school debt,... Full story
March Rotary Students of the April honored
Jacob Stewart Jacob Stewart is the son of Chad Stewart and Melanie Phillips. High school activities include basketball, golf, Alva Band of Gold section leader, student council, senior class...
Alva man charged with providing marijuana to minors
An Alva man is charged with five felonies after he allegedly provided marijuana to four juvenile males under age 18. According to court documents, on April 18 at 5:13 p.m. Alva Police Officer Kaleb Keplinger received a report of juveniles fighting...
Two face drug charges after search warrant served
Two young people from Alva are facing felony drug charges after law enforcement served a search warrant at their residence. Zerekai Joseph Moreno, 19, and Jaqulyn Shae Pierson, 19, both of Alva, have each been charged with three felonies: (1)...
Hospital nearing break-even point
Share Medical Center is getting closer to a break-even point thanks to being designated as a critical access hospital (CAH). CFO Kevin O’Brien told the Alva Hospital Authority trustees Tuesday that other factors are also favorable but the CAH... Full story
Alva man arrested for failure to register as sex offender.
An Alva man was arrested April 17 for failing to register as a sex offender. Forest Edward Golbek Jr., 29, of Alva, was charged April 18 with failure to comply with sex offender registration. This felony is punishable by incarceration for not more th... Full story
Alva man charged with stalking
An Alva man is facing a felony stalking charge after he allegedly violated a protective order. Joseph Stong Chance, 33, of Alva, is charged with stalking in violation of a court order. This felony is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for... Full story
Alva woman charged with child endangerment
An Alva woman is facing numerous charges after a citizen reported a woman suspected of being intoxicated while driving with a child in the vehicle. The call came in at 2:46 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Woods County Undersheriff Keith Dale heard the radio... Full story
Alva man charged with sexual battery
An Alva man has been charged with sexual battery involving an 18-year-old who was cleaning his house. Robert Scott Baker, 60, of Alva, is charged with felony sexual battery. This crime is punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years. Court records... Full story
'It's got a heavy price tag'
Three people spoke to the Alva City Council during a hearing on the municipal swimming pool Monday. Mayor Kelly Parker gave some background on the closing of the pool and asked for public input. "The... Full story
Legislators discuss issues at Alva Chamber coffee
The Alva Chamber Coffee was held Friday morning at Share Medical Center in Alva. Guests were treated to a delicious breakfast buffet while they settled in to listen to local legislators discuss the... Full story
Alva officials begin new office terms
The Alva City Council meeting Monday began with the swearing in of unopposed candidates who filed for the April municipal election. Beginning new terms of office are Mayor Kelly Parker, City Clerk... Full story
Woods County 4-H Fashion Revue and Impressive Dress Contest held
The Woods County 4-H Fashion Revue and Impressive Dress Contest was held Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Waynoka Multipurpose Building. Parents, grandparents and siblings of 4-H participants were... Full story
Lee named All-Star
Blake Lee was named All-Star player for the Northern Conference at the Oklahoma North West Academic Conference (ONWAC) banquet on April 2. This is Lee's second time to earn this honor for Freedom... Full story
New accounting system calls for account review and rearrangement
Alfalfa County officials met Monday morning for their weekly commissioner meeting. Routine business was addressed first with commissioners accepting and signing off on their monthly maintenance and operation warrants for payment and blanket purchase...
Kiowa Police Department report
Kiowa Police Chief Nate Houston released the following weekly report: April 5, 2019 Dog at large at grade school. Traveled back to address in the 200 block of north 10th St. Spoke with owner about violation April 8, 2019 Assisted sheriff’s office...
New Apron Exhibit and "Vintage Aprons: Tie One On" presentation scheduled at Sod House Museum
A new exhibit of aprons will open in May at the Sod House Museum near Aline, featuring a century’s-worth of vintage aprons. Margaret Goss of Carmen will present a lecture entitled “Vintage Aprons: Tie One On” at the Sod House Museum on...
Correction
An article in the March 6 Newsgram referred to the Kiowa's City Council's discussion of the city not getting a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). BG Consultants is the firm hired by the city council to do a major water replacement project....
Correction
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....
Free grazing management workshop to be held
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,...
