Altus Times

August 18, 2018

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Board OKs fund drive for artificial turf

The Altus Public Schools Board of Education passed a medical marijuana policy for students and employees, revised a policy that sets a limit on the number of sick leave days an employee can accrue and [...]
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Republican women honor Altus senator’s service

The Southwest Oklahoma Republican Women surprised State Sen. Mike Schulz with a tribute to his service as a state senator for district 38 and for rising through the ranks to become the Senate Pro-Tem in [...]
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Store owner applies for medical marijuana license

An Eldorado farmer and owner of the Kiowa Wellness Center in Altus has become the first to apply to sell medical marijuana in Jackson County. Buddy Wood, who grows wheat and raises cattle near Eldorado, [...]
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Altus opens first Splashpad

Parents brought their children to the Grand Opening of the Altus Splashpad on Katy Drive. Altus Parks and Recreation Director Chris Griffith joins in the fun at the Altus Splashpad Saturday. The city opened the [...]
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Volunteer firefighter dies when porch beam collapses

Residents of the community of Friendship and local first responders are mourning the loss of a firefighter who died while fighting a house fire in Friendship Friday afternoon. Madison “Maddy” Clinton Jr. died when a [...]

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