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High winds cancel wedding at Capron Saturday
Saturday night, May 25, the Mesonet weather station at Cherokee recorded a wind gust of 58 mph at 7:20 p.m. In Capron, guests were gathered outdoors in a large tent for the Gavin McCullough and Anna Motycka wedding. High winds collapsed the tent,... Full story
Washington Early Childhood Center teacher makes an IMPACT
Amanda McCamey graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2006. After several years working in the oilfield industry, the Alva native...
73rd Annual Alva FFA Banquet
The 73rd annual Alva FFA Banquet was held on May 14 at Alva Middle School. This banquet is held to celebrate accomplishments of the past year, thank sponsors and parents, and announce the newly...
Attitude is everything
After decades of limited seating for the Alva High School graduations, unlimited numbers of family members and friends found seating for the 2024 ceremony. Air conditioning was added to the high... Full story
Alva City Council approves NWOSU scholarships, new payroll service
Alva Mayor Kelly Parker will be making some decisions about appointments to committees and boards. Councilmember Garrett Lahr said he was the “sole survivor” on the city council’s finance committee after Daniel Winters and Sadie Bier resigned. Gail...
Update on Alva swimming pool construction
Dr. Kay Decker of the Alva Swimming Pool Committee provided this update on the pool construction: The historic WPA Swimming Pool in Alva has undergone substantial changes over the past several...
City of Alva to pursue agreement with Retail Strategies
A special meeting of the Alva City Council was scheduled for Thursday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. Because there was no quorum, no official meeting could be held. The meeting was for the purpose of hearing...
City seeks to increase tourism tax
A motion to increase Alva’s tourism or lodging tax from five percent to eight percent passed by one vote during Monday’s city council meeting. To take effect, the increase will require approval by registered voters in Alva. Melinda Barton, cha... Full story
Two from Enid charged with prostitution in Woods County
Further investigation following the April 11 double homicide in Freedom has led to charges being filed against two Enid residents. Matthew Wallace, special agent with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), responded to a request from the... Full story
Short meeting for Alfalfa County commissioners
Alfalfa County commissioners Garret Johnson, Mike Roach, and Nate Ross handled their usual business items (previous meeting minutes, M&O warrants for payment, blanket purchase orders) before signing the P-card (State of Oklahoma purchase card...
Woods County Excise Board has routine meeting
Members of the Woods County Excise Board met Wednesday morning, May 15, for a regular meeting. Chairman Joe Shirley opened the meeting with board members Chris Olson and Bob Seivert present. County...
Woods and Barber counties to cooperate on bridges
Woods and Barber counties are working together to improve bridges along the state line. Monday the Woods County Commissioners signed a memorandum of understanding that had already been signed by...
Sunday night storms bring heavy rain, strong wind and damage
Woods County Emergency Management reports damage to a barn northwest of Alva and power lines down from Sunday night storms. Blaine County Emergency Management reports damage to a nursing home and...
Cherokee school board winds up year-end tasks
The Cherokee school board handled end-of-year business at its regular monthly meeting May 9. The board approved the consent agenda, consisting of April 8 meeting minutes; the general, building and chi...
Freedom school board accepts Pierce resignation, hires Wilkerson
The Freedom Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, May 20, where they accepted the resignation of Christan “Cheyanne” Pierce. Superintendent Freida Burgess read from Pierce’s resignation letter and, in response to questions from the b...
Are you ready for the third annual ruck march Saturday to help veterans and fill food banks?
Wear your patriotic or camo garb and walking or running shoes or boots; bring your American flag, bottles of water and a backpack full of non-perishable food. Join the third annual Memorial Stateline Ruck March along Stateline Road just south of... Full story
Adams' trailer house addressed at special council meeting
A special Kiowa City Council meeting was called for a hearing regarding a trailer house at 812 Barnes St. owned by Gerald Adams. The trailer was listed as a health and safety nuisance. Adams...
Near one-year Kiowa resident Howard Lacy voices complaints to city council
At the May 13 Kiowa City Council meeting, Kiowa resident Howard Lacy appeared on the agenda under new business. He voiced complaints about the Kiowa District Hospital (KDH) and Kiowa Police Chief. Members present were President Brian Hill, Janet...
Alumna Wilbur gives Burlington graduates 'first-aid kits' to help guide them
Burlington 2016 graduate-turned-nurse Sarah (Garvie) Wilbur gave new Burlington graduates a symbolic "first aid kit" to help them in the years to come. Introduced by Superintendent Spears as a... Full story
Woman charged over threatening text messages
A man who said he tries to keep the peace in the Nescatunga community felt compelled to contact the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office after receiving some “very gruesome and violent” text messages from a resident. On May 13, William Baca spoke to De... Full story
Waynoka man charged with child abuse
A Waynoka man is charged with felony child abuse after police say he encouraged a fight between two underage girls. Court records show on April 5 about 10:51 p.m. Waynoka Police Officer Adam Barlow was contacted by Police Chief Misty Smiley. A woman... Full story
Two appointed to Alva City Council
In a special meeting last week, the Alva City Council accepted the resignation of one member and added two new members. After those actions, the council met with city department heads for a budget retreat with no other action taken. Mayor Kelly... Full story
Airport Commission approves next year's budget with changes
The Alva Airport Commission almost didn’t meet Monday night because only two of the five members arrived. Chairman Dale Logsdon contacted Mayor Kelly Parker who is on the commission, and he came in a few minutes late. Paul Kinzie was the other member... Full story
Summer Reading Program to begin in June
The Alva Public Library is preparing for the Summer Reading Program which will be held in June. Information was sent home with students and signups are open. Information is available at the front desk of the library and online at the library’s F... Full story
