Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense SETH BORENSTEIN. WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires, a scientific study found.

1 天前 · A Carmen man has been charged in Woods County following a fight. At approximately 2:03 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, Woods County Dispatch advised Deputy Sheriff Dakota Davis of an individual at Share Medical Center in Alva who reported he was assaulted at the Nite Lite nightclub, located at 1263 Lane Blvd. Davis met with Aiden Lewis, who stated a str...

1 天前 · The Alva Planning Commission met Monday night to hear a request for rezoning property in the 1300 block of Choctaw Street. Chairman Christie Kornele opened the meeting with members Matt Adair, Charles Murrow, Tyler Crawford and Mary Hamilton present. Mark Nichols was absent. Before discussion on rezoning, Alva City Inspector Adam Grimsley gave his...

1 天前 · When Merritt Mantz, now a freshman at Alva High School, was in seventh grade, she had the vision of rejuvenating the sign in front of Alva Middle School (AMS). The sign sits at the southeast corner in front of the AMS building. As a seventh grader serving as the AMS student council president, Mantz spoke to her fellow officers and advisor Kandee Al...

1 天前 · When a sheriff’s deputy was passed on Oklahoma Boulevard by a vehicle his radar indicated was speeding, he initiated a traffic stop. The Alva driver ended up being arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Hagan Asher Wiersig, 18, of Alva, has been charged with driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol aggravated,...

1 天前 · Alva Church of God Alva Church of God, with Pastor Sheryl White, is located at 517 9th. Sunday schedule: Sunday school will be at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 620-672-1596. Alva Church of the Nazarene Whether you're a regular attendee, someone returning after a bre...

3 天之前 · If you want more influence in your city or town’s government, now’s your chance. On Monday, Feb. 3, a three-day filing period opens in Oklahoma for municipal candidates. In Alfalfa County, there are openings in Burlington, Byron, Cherokee, Carmen, Goltry, Helena and Jet. Woods County is accepting filings for municipal offices in Alva, Freedom a...

3 天之前 · Alva Review-Courier archives search page. EMS town hall extends city council meeting to four hours Marione Martin | Jan 24, 2025. Judging by the comments on social media, members of the public were unhappy about the Alva City Council scheduling a town hall public hearing on the presentation from Survival Flight Ground EMS services during a regular meeting without making an effort to notify the ...

2025年1月10日 · The third quarter of the year includes July 4 activities, rodeos and the beginning of school. Here's a look at some highlights as seen in the Alva Review-Courier. July 2024 Paige Fischer is named 2024 Miss Oklahoma Director of the Year for her work with the Miss Northwestern contest. The Alva Public Library tells about a borrowed book returned 100...

2024年12月13日 · The May 2025 opening of the new swimming pool in Alva is on track except for one thing. The bath house which has been untouched to preserve its history is the problem. The city is working with the land and water commission in expectation of a $500,000 grant. At the Alva Parks and Recreation Board meeting Wednesday, City Business Manager Stephen For...