Mooreland News

Schools throughout the area will hold various assemblies next Wednesday to celebrate Veterans Day, honoring the men and who served in the nation's armed forces.

OnTuesday, the United Methodist Women in Mooreland will hold their annual Thanksgiving dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers said the dinner has been held for at least 50 years - originally in the basement of the church and now in the church's Family Life Center.

Representatives of four area organizations recently reminded the board members of the Woodward United Fund just how important their support is in not only the success but just the basic operation of the programs.

Over 200 art students from Northwest Oklahoma competed in the annual Woodward Chalk Drawing Contest on Tuesday.

Art students from Northwest Oklahoma will use their talent decorating the sidewalks on Main Street for a 'Happy Halloween' during the annual chalk art drawing contest.

New emergency radios are on the way. The Emergency Management Office in Woodward County is waiting for the arrival of 219 FM radios that are compatible with state of the art technology and are used for transmitting emergency messages.

Thirteen contestants will compete for the titles of Miss Northwest Passage 2009 and Miss Northwest Passage Outstanding Teen 2009 during the 11th annual state-wide pageant this Saturday.

A 23-year-old Woodward man has died in a single-vehicle crash in Woodward County.

As a volunteer coordinator for a domestic crisis center in Woodward, Janet Fitz is all too accustomed to spotting victims of abuse.

The 43rd Annual Miss Mooreland Pageant will be held this Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Mooreland High School Auditorium.

Every Friday night, except during football season, Aaron Bates of Mooreland can be found dancing at the Woodward Senior Citizens Center.

Every Friday night, except during football season, Aaron Bates of Mooreland can be found dancing at the Woodward Senior Citizens Center.

Lend an ear. That's all it takes to be an ombudsman volunteer for the Oklahoma Economic Development Authority's Area Agency on Aging, according to Ombudsman Supervisor Mistina Mulanax.

Hospitals and how they are affecting the area locally and throughout the state were addressed by two guest speakers at the Woodward Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday at the Pioneer Room.

Did you know that a women's water aerobics class is offered five days a week throughout the summer at the Boiling Springs swimming pool? One participant Linda Meyer described the water aerobics class as "one of Woodward's best kept secrets." The class is led by Connie McNaught, of Mooreland, who said she holds the class basically because she is a ...

"I can see that we need a new jail -- that's progress, I guess." That was the comment of a Mooreland resident after Woodward County Sheriff Gary Stanley presented a town hall meeting Thursday in the community about the need for a new jail and the passage of a sales tax to pay for it.

Alisha Leann Alexander and Brian James Randolph were married in May 7, 2009 in Texas.

Kyle Wilson of Mooreland was excited. As a Woodward and Mooreland EMT, he was learning how to safely drive a fire truck during an emergency.

In August, voters in the Fort Supply school district will get an opportunity to help rebuild the school's gymnasium.

Citizens will have an opportunity to ask questions about a proposed new Woodward County Jail before the Aug.