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Vasquez returns home from surgery, rehabilitation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Ron Vasquez II, 21, of Alva, was discharged Wednesday, March 20, from Valir Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was injured Feb. 28 in Ellis County as he and other f... Full story
Green burial comes to Alva
After many months of research and deliberation, the Alva Cemetery Board made a recommendation to the city council Monday to provide green burial at the Alva Municipal Cemetery. Cemetery Board Chairman Lennie Reed was available to answer questions... Full story
Tourism Committee approves funds for golf tournament
The Alva Tourism and Convention Development Committee met Wednesday to consider two requests for funding from tourism tax. Chairman Melinda Barton opened the meeting with members Scott Kline, Angelica Brady and Sadie Bier present. Terri Parsons was... Full story
Kiowa City Council hears about new South Barber Chamber of Commerce
Kiowa's March 11 meeting agenda was full of items that affect Kiowans. One of those was a visit from Kiowa's Southern Baptist Church Pastor Brian Neilson and his wife Tiffany who attended the meeting to remind the community that the Baptist church...
Man arrested after citizens report him to police
A Helena citizen called police after a man came to his door seeking use of a phone or a charger. Court records show Ryan Norton called March 11 to say the “drug runner” from the previous day had bee...
Candidate filing begins April 3 for county offices
Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Alfalfa County Election Board said today. Filing will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, Thursday,...
Woods County Excise Board holds routine meeting
The Woods County Excise Board held a short special meeting Wednesday morning. Chairman Joe Shirley opened the meeting with members Chris Olson and Bob Seivert present. County Clerk Shelley Reed also...
Aline man charged with witness intimidation
A man called the police about a problem with his father. Court documents show on March 13, Cherokee Police Officer Reith Claflin was notified by dispatch that Gentrye Nickel needed to do a police repo...
WCEDC discusses plans for turkey hunt, donor dinner
The Woods County Economic Development Committee (WCEDC) met Tuesday, March 12, for their regular quarterly meeting. Dr. Kay Decker, vice chair, opened the meeting with members Susan Bradford, Dr. Bo...
Wallace is Aline-Cleo Student of Month
Freshman Amy Wallace has been selected as the March Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo High School. Her parents are Austin and Dacia Wallace of Aline. Her school philosophy is to work hard – then e...
Woods County Commissioners take no action on three items
The Woods County Commissioners took no action on three agenda items Monday. All involved the use of ARPA funds, and the commissioners wanted more information. Chairman Randy McMurphy opened the meetin...
Bouziden claims Supreme Heifer and Layne Meriwether Memorial Traveling Trophy
Waynoka FFA member Rholton Bouziden won the title of Woodward District Livestock Show Supreme Breeding Heifer with his champion Simmental Percentage Heifer. In addition to Supreme Heifer, Rholton was...
Carl's Capitol Comments
My House Bill 3190 passed off the House Floor last week and moves to be heard in the Senate. This measure provides clarity to patients and doctors and would ease the process when prior authorization...
Erin Metcalf extension director position approved
At their regular meeting Thursday, March 14, Alfalfa County commissioners Garret Johnson, Mike Roach and Nate Ross approved Erin Metcalf’s position as the Alfalfa County extension director. They went on to accept the State of Oklahoma Department o...
Speech pathologist, audit contracts approved by Freedom school board
Two contracts were approved at the regular meeting of the Freedom Board of Education, held Tuesday, March 12. Members present were Kyle Rhodes, Phillip Kirkpatrick, Robert Babcock, and BJ Baker. Others present were Superintendent Freida Burgess,...
Burlington's board of education public gives details for using new fitness center
A March special meeting of Burlington's board of education was action packed: unveiling eligibility requirements for using the highly anticipated community fitness center inside the new gymnasium,...
South Barber to present comic melodrama 'Lost in Tumblerock'
If you're ready for rowdy – want to watch heartthrob and goofy ranch hands and beautiful French cancan dancers – don't miss the South Barber drama class performing a comic melodrama, "Lost in Tum...
20 schools to seek employees at Northwestern Education Career Fair March 25
Representatives from 20 education institutions will be seeking employees on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Alva campus during the Education Career Fair Monday, March 25, in the Student Center Ballroom from 1 to 3 p.m. Northwestern...
Northwestern Campus Cabinet food pantry receives food, monetary donations
January and February proved to be great months for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Campus Cabinet Food Pantry with more than 1,000 pounds of non-perishable food donated and more than...
WCIDA convenes for quarterly meeting
All Woods County Industrial Development Authority members and Woods County Economic Development Committee Executive Director Jeremy Zeller met for a lengthy meeting this past Tuesday morning. Randy McMurphy, Stan Kline, Melissa Fisher, Brodie Bush,...
Alva High School holds National Honor Society induction
The Alva High School National Honor Society inducted 22 new members into the local chapter on Monday, March 11, at the Alva High School Auditorium. Membership is extended to all high school students w...
Students from Alva win medals in Braille Challenge Finals
On Wednesday, March 6, local blind and visually impaired youth in grades 1–12 showcased their braille skills at the Oklahoma Regional Braille Challenge and battled for a spot at Braille Challenge F...
Nesseralla reports on progress of synthetic turf project
"I'm getting real excited about the turf," said Courtney Nesseralla, director of Alva Parks and Recreation. "Every time I go over there, every day there's a difference." She told parks and recreation...
Stuffed animals enjoy library sleepover
The 60th Birthday Party celebrating the dedication of the current Alva Public Library Building was a success, according to Librarian Sandra Ott. She said they had to get extra cupcakes on Monday and only a dozen of the ten dozen cookies ordered for... Full story
Alva City Council approves negotiation on IT upgrade bid proposal
Special meetings of the Alva City Council and Alva Economic Development Authority (AEDA) were held last Thursday, March 7, at 4:30 p.m. Mayor Kelly Parker opened the meeting with councilmembers...