In a special meeting Thursday, Dec. 25, Alva Board of Education members saw preliminary plans for three capital improvement ...

Funeral services will be at Capron United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 1 p.m. with Mark Gray ...

Candidates interested in filing for Mayor of the City of Alva will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a ...

I want to extend heartfelt Christmas wishes and a Happy New Year to all in Senate District 19. This time of the year invites us to pause, reflect and come together with family, friends and neighbors ...

At the end of their weekly meeting Monday, Alfalfa County commissioners Garret Johnson (District 1), Mike Roach (District 2) and Nate Ross (District 3) with the aid and urging of County Clerk Laneta ...

As I was thinking about what to write about, a co-worker suggested the top scientific breakthroughs of 2025. Through an online search, I quickly learned that list is subjective. Several sources came ...

Two Alfalfa County sheriff’s deputies went to the intersection of US-64 and OK-8 on Monday, Dec. 8, at 4:06 a.m. to check on a man in a vehicle who was unresponsive. According to court papers, ...

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Freedom Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting, at which they accepted the resignation of one board member and appointed a new one. All board members were ...

When you think of the legendary Elvis Presley, what pops into your mind first? His unique voice that can make you squeal in excitement or make a tear roll down your cheek with one of his tender love ...

The First Christmas." I admit, I was a bit skeptical at first. I thought this might be a Hollywood treatment of one of the most holy of holidays. I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of the ...

Dec. 26 this week for Christmas. The Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning to handle routine business before the holiday break. Chairman Shane Vore opened the meeting with commissioners ...

The contract of Burlington School Superintendent Gerrett Spears was approved for FY27, FY28 and FY29. The contract includes an agreed reduction in pay due to loss of revenue from net assessed value.