Ronnie Orie Hodgson was born March 18, 1936, to Orie and Leota Hodgson, in their home north of Cherokee, Oklahoma. He passed away on November 18, 2025, at Kiowa Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Two Alfalfa County football teams are down to the final four in their respective high school divisions. Both Cherokee and ...

At their regular monthly meeting Nov. 19, the Freedom Board of Education approved the contract hiring Kylee North as a certified teacher for the spring semester of 2026. Those present for the 7-minute ...

As President of the Friends of Kiowa District Hospital and Manor Foundation, Judy Schrock said, “We are excited to participate in the South Central Community Foundation's 3rd Annual Match Day on ...

The Woods County Commissioners took no action on rebids for the emergency management building renovations since no bids were received. One bid notice was for window and door replacement while the ...

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. We have so many reasons to be thankful. Although challenges of life exist, I have found people in this part of the state are willing ...

Thorp were held at 2 pm, Monday, November 24, 2025, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home with Pamela Humphrey and Reverend Jim ...

With a trip to the state championship game of Kansas Six-Man Football on the line, the South Barber Chieftains traveled five hours to Weskan, Kansas, for the sub-state game. Before the team left Kiowa ...

Deputy McCullough and Deputy Brown executed a search warrant in the 900 block of Miller Street, Kiowa. 4:56 a.m. – Deputy McCullough conducted extra patrol in Sharon. 5:39 a.m. – Deputy Hyrst ...

Helen was born on January 11, 1930, and passed away on November 25, 2025. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Carmen Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at ...

As we wrapped up the week and headed into Thanksgiving break, the Waynoka FFA Chapter had plenty to be grateful for - especially our hardworking members who continue to shine in and out of the blue ...

In a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Carmen voters approved amending sales and use tax rates to 3.5 percent, up from 3 percent. The proposition passed by a 43-27 vote with 61.43 percent voting ...