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 Local    May 3, 2024 

2024 Northwestern Commencement set for May 4

Spring commencement exercises at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Ranger Field. Mark Brace, president of BancFirst Lawton and a Northwestern graduate from 1982, will be speaking at the...

 
 Local    May 3, 2024 

Bank It donates almost $10,000 to Alva Fire Department

Bank It: A Habit of Helping Foundation donated $9,893.08 to the Alva Fire Department for Bank It's first quarter CommUNITY Vision. Of that donation, Alva State Bank matched $3,750 of its customers...

 
 Local    May 3, 2024 

Woods County treasurer receives Advanced I and Advanced II certifications

Woods County Treasurer Rachel Spellman-Hughes recently achieved Advanced I and Advanced II certifications for county treasurers through the County Training Program (CTP). CTP is part of the Oklahoma...

 
 By Katelee Martin    Local    May 3, 2024 

Four Alva FFA members qualify for the State Speech Contest

The Alva FFA Speech Team is State Contest bound! The Northwest Area FFA Speech Contest was held at the High Plains Technology Center in Woodward on April 30. The Alva FFA team brought six students...

 
 By Marione Martin    Local    May 3, 2024 

City council approves Apprentice for IT upgrade

In a March 7 special meeting, the Alva City Council heard a presentation from Apprentice Information Systems. The company was one of the two responding to a request for proposals. The City of Alva has a lot of different computers in a lot of differen... Full story

 
 By Marione Martin    Local    May 3, 2024 

Handcuffed man escapes custody, now facing charges

According to Alva Police, a young man being arrested for domestic assault escaped custody, leading to a foot pursuit. He managed to elude officers but was located later and taken to jail. Court records show on Thursday, April 25, at 3:05 a.m. Alva... Full story

 

Social sciences department inducts students into honor societies

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Social Sciences inducted new members into its international honor societies. These honor societies recognize student academic accomplishments in the social science department’s programs each yea...

 

Garner earns 2024 deSERVING Ranger Award

Ashley Garner, senior social work major at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has been honored with this year's deSERVING Ranger Award from the Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (SL/CE)...

 

President of BancFirst Lawton to deliver 2024 commencement address

Northwestern Oklahoma State University alumnus Mark Brace, president of BancFirst Lawton, will deliver the commencement address at his alma mater during the University's spring commencement ceremony...

 

2024 Northwestern Outstanding Seniors, other awards announced

Twelve Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates have been selected as the 2024 Outstanding Seniors. This year’s Outstanding Seniors are Alex Baxter, Shaylee Beck, Archer Bohlen, Jillian Bouse, Jadyn Budig, Tabor Budy, Jonas Decker, Abigail Gr...

 

Local student honored at Oklahoma State Capitol

Rose State College students, faculty and staff, as well as other Oklahoma institutions and supporters of Oklahoma’s Promise, gathered at the state Capitol to express gratitude to the governor and legislature for their ongoing support of the O...

 

Bridge2Hope aims to extend helping hand to Woods County people in need

Bridge2Hope, an initiative birthed from the collaborative efforts of the Alva Ministerial Alliance, is a beacon of hope for those grappling with financial hardships in our community. With a diverse board representing key sectors including finance,...

 
 By Marione Martin    Local    April 26, 2024

Still no management contract for Share Convalescent Home

The Alva Hospital Authority (AHA) has yet to take action on a management agreement for Share Convalescent Home. The agreement with Adam and Dayna Jordan of Beadles Nursing Home was on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, but the Jordans haven’t fin... Full story

 
 By Marione Martin    Local    April 26, 2024

Newton, Murdock discuss current legislation

While Rep. Carl Newton laments his first bill that died in committee, Sen. Casey is celebrating passage last year of his "best bill," one he believes actually saves lives. The legislators spoke... Full story

 
 By Stacy Sanborn    Local    April 26, 2024

Oklahoma's lt. governor stops in Alva for 36th annual turkey hunt

Alva was among the communities Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell visited last week to host the 36th Annual Lt. Governor's Turkey Hunt. Ardmore, Duncan, Elk City, Okemah and Woodward were on his list... Full story

 

Correction

Last week the Newsgram featured a story about Michael Gorden who was paralyzed in a fall from a roof. The name of his friend he was helping roof was Cody Anderson, not Josh Anderson as inadvertently reported. We regret the error....

 

Oklahoma Conservation Commission supports prescribed burn associations with new equipment

In a significant advancement for land management and conservation efforts across Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) is proud to announce the distribution of essential equipment to...

 

Aline Star Cemetery Association annual meeting

The Aline Star Cemetery Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 16. This yearly meeting is held on the third Tuesday of April in Aline for those who own burial space(s) or are interested in purchasing sites. The Aline Star Cemetery...

 

Aline-Cleo High School April Student of the Month

Andres Vega, freshman, was chosen as the April Student of the Month at Aline-Cleo High School. His school philosophy is, "always respect your teachers." He believes his school is unique because of...

 
 By Stacy Sanborn    Local    April 24, 2024

Alfalfa County commissioners approve appropriation transfers, private property access easements

All three Alfalfa County commissioners were present at their Monday meeting this week. County Clerk Laneta Schwerdtfeger and Admin Assistant Nancy Lambert joined Garret Johnson, Mike Roach and Nate Ross as the three men started their regular...

 

Aline Star Cemetery Association annual meeting

The Aline Star Cemetery Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 16. This yearly meeting is held on the third Tuesday of April in Aline for those who own burial space(s) or are interested in purchasing sites. The Aline Star Cemetery...

 
 By Marione Martin    Local    April 24, 2024

Lahoma man charged with child sexual abuse

A Lahoma man is facing charges of child sexual abuse in Alfalfa County. According to court documents, the incidents occurred in Goltry between May 1, 2022, and September 1, 2023. Court records show a...

 
 By Marione Martin    Local    April 24, 2024

Two men stopped on JCCC property face charges

Two men have been charged in Alfalfa County after being stopped on prison property on April 13. According to court papers, about 7 a.m. at James Crabtree Correctional Center (JCCC) in Helena a man,...

 

Oklahoma Conservation Commission supports prescribed burn associations with new equipment

In a significant advancement for land management and conservation efforts across Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) is proud to announce the distribution of essential equipment to various local Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs)...

 
 By Alivia Seaman    Local    April 24, 2024

Waynoka FFA officer highlight: Rholton Bouziden

Rholton Bouziden currently serves as the Waynoka FFA parliamentarian. He is a sophomore at Waynoka Public School, the son of Ronnie Bouziden and has two siblings, Rowdy Bouziden and my twin sister Rhiata Bouziden. This is Bouziden’s third year in F...

 

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