Leading the school board

Ethan Sherman, a second grade student at Altus Primary School, led the Altus Public Schools Board of Education meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting …

Honoring All Stars

During last week’s Altus Public Schools Board of Education meeting, the board recognized recently named All State selections including Ethan Hastings who was selected for the second year in a …

DaRandle Shivers, a senior ward for the St. James Masonic Lodge #229, enjoys a loaded baked potato as part of the lodge’s annual baked potato sale on Monday. The Lillie of the Valley Chapter …

Altus boys, girls swimmers finish runner-up at State

The Lady Bulldogs swim team nearly brought home Altus’ first girl’s state championship trophy after the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association’s Class 5A State Swim meet …

Obituaries

Tomas G. Diaz

Tomas G. Diaz, 75, Altus, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with …

Margaret Pence

Margaret Pence, 93, Altus, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at the English Village Manor. Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel …

Steven Paul Easterling

Steven Paul Easterling, 57, Weatherford, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 in the Headrick Cemetery. Burial will …

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