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Jessica Wildman, 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) program. Kaylyn Hansen, director of assessment and institutional effectiveness who also leads the service-learning and civic engagement program, said each spring the award recognizes an outstanding Northwestern student who demonstrates the following : • Dedication to service and a sense of res...
Alva Church of God Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Nathan Braudrick. Alva Church of God is located at 517 Ninth St. in Alva and can be found on the web at www.AlvaChurchOfGod.org. Sunday: Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship begins at 5:30 p.m. Young adults gather at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Wednesday services include 7 p.m. Bible Study, and youth group also meets at 7 p.m. Alva Friends Church Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.; coffee and donut fellowship at...
Covid-19 is still causing a bit of uncertainty for the 51st annual Nescatunga Arts Festival in Alva. Normally held each year on the first Saturday in June, the festival was canceled last year because of the pandemic and has now been pushed back this year to Nov. 6. The Nescatunga Arts Festival committee has begun meeting to set the plans in motion to have a fall event and kick off the inaugural Nescatunga Sugar Show that is open to anyone who loves to bake and decorate cakes, cookies or cupcakes. Plans now are to have the arts festival from 9...
The annual academic summer camp for high school students associated with Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science program will begin on the Alva campus with move-in day on Sunday, May 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. The students will live in university housing while on campus and will eat their meals in Coronado Café. All students go home every Thursday after lunch and return to campus every Monday. This five-week camp will finish on July 1; however, all students will return July 12-16 for a cultural fi...
You may remember Cabbage Patch Kids, My Little Ponies, and the ubiquitous Beanie Babies. According to their ads, “Squishmallows plush toys are here to fill your hearts with love and affection.” Like the aforementioned toys, they have become an international collectable among children and adults as well. Available at retailers, demand is growing for certain styles; Simone the Shrimp is an example. The international organization of Squishmallow collectors is called the “Squishmallow Squad...
This week we will read the books of Hebrews, James, and First and Second Peter. Hebrews is written at least in part to establish that Christ is superior to the angels and to the old Law. Christ as a priest is superior to the priesthood of the Old Law. Hebrews also contains what is commonly known as faith’s Hall of Fame. Many of the Old Testament people we have read about are mentioned for their great faith. Faith is also prominent in the book of James. He makes it clear that faith requires works. Saying that to have faith is not enough. “Show m...
After pinch hitting in the top of the eighth inning of a professional baseball game in July 1952, batboy Joe Reliford thought that he had done all he could to help his team, the Fitzgerald Pioneers, which was losing to the Statesboro Pilots. But he was wrong. Player-manager Charley Ridgeway decided to leave Joe in the game and told him to play right field in the bottom of the inning. Joe borrowed the glove of the regular right fielder and trotted to his position, hoping for an opportunity to...
Stepping into the Graceful Arts Gallery is like walking into a spring garden. May's "Sun, Fun and Friends" exhibit brings the colors of nature indoors. Tonight is the First Friday Art Walk in Alva from 6 to 8 p.m. It's a chance to admire the exhibit, meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments. On the west wall is a collection of paintings by Sharon Sudduth (featured on the cover of this edition). From single flowers to gardens to a butterfly enjoying nectar, Sudduth's art preserves the beauty... Full story
ALVA, Okla. – The schedule for the final weekend of the 2021 regular season baseball has been released. This weekend's upcoming schedule between Southern Arkansas and Northwestern Oklahoma State, postponed from February, was moved to this weekend (May 7-8). Today, May 7, the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas and the Rangers will play a doubleheader. The first game of the doubleheader will have first pitch at 3:00 p.m. with the second game starting 30 minutes following the final out of game one. Game 3 of the series will be played on Saturday a...
ALVA, Okla. – The Rangers finished off a sweep over Southwestern Oklahoma State this past weekend behind a solid offensive output of 44 runs in those three games. Northwestern has two players from this past weekend that have been honored for a big part of the weekend sweep. Blake Hoffman is this week's Great American Conference co-offensive player of the week winner after a tremendous weekend, along with Kaleb Honea receiving the conference pitcher of the week award after a stellar performance F...
Team Standings Dilly Dilly: 83 wins, 45 losses The Bowl Movements: 78 ½ wins, 49 ½ losses Knights of Columbus: 77 wins, 51 losses Rollin Good Times: 69 wins, 59 losses O'Bar: 68 wins, 60 losses Marshall's Oldtimers: 66 wins, 62 losses Next Frame: 59 ½ wins, 68 ½ losses Ghost Team: 0 wins, 128 losses Last Week's Top Scores Scratch Game: Dilly Dilly – 889, Knights of Comunbus – 862, Rollin Good Times – 847 Scratch Series: Dilly Dilly – 2548 , Knights of Columbus – 2393, Rollin Good Times – 2271 Handicap Game: Rollin Good Times – 1164, Dilly D...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man who allegedly stabbed two elderly women without warning at a San Francisco bus stop was charged with attempted murder in an attack that follows a number of others against Asian Americans nationwide, authorities announced Thursday. Patrick Thompson, 54, of San Francisco also was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse for Tuesday's attack, with sentencing enhancements for great bodily injury, great bodily injury on elders and personal use of a deadly weapon, the district attorney's office said in a s...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma public school teachers will be prohibited from teaching certain concepts of race and racism under a bill Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law Friday. The GOP-backed bill prohibits teaching of so-called "critical race theory." "Now more than ever, we need policies that bring us together, not rip us apart," Stitt said in a video statement on Twitter. "As governor, I firmly believe that not one cent of taxpayer money should be used to define and divide young Oklahomans about their race or sex. That is what t...
ASHER, Okla. (AP) — Three people were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision Friday in central Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. James Chadwick Cravens, 55, and two males who have not been identified died in the crash just after 6 a.m. on U.S. 177 near Asher, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) southeast of Oklahoma City. A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition and 54-year-old woman was hospitalized in stable condition with injuries suffered in the crash, according to the OHP. Both were passengers i...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma has secured a $2.6 million refund for the purchase of a malaria drug once touted by President Donald Trump as an effective treatment for COVID-19, a state official said Friday. Attorney General Mike Hunter said the state the state will receive the refund under an agreement with FFF Enterprises, a California-based medical supply wholesaler. "I commend the leadership at FFF Enterprises who worked with us to return the state's supply of hydroxychloroquine while giving the state a refund," Hunter said in a s...
HOLTON, Kan. (AP) — A man whose case has divided his small northeast Kansas town has struck a plea deal with prosecutors that will likely put him in prison for 10 years. Jacob C. Ewing, 26, of Holton pleaded guilty Friday in Jackson County District Court to two counts of aggravated sexual battery, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported. Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller said in a news release that both sides agreed to 10 years incarceration on one count and two years, eight months on the other, with both running at the same time. Sentencing i...
