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There are two kinds of back-to-school people in this world. The, “It’s already July?!” people, and the “It’s only July!” people.
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By Kathleen Guill
Kathleen@press-leader.com |
7/21/21 03:36 AM
The City of Altus will hold a groundbreaking for Phase I of its Veterans Court housing development at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24.
In one of his last public acts as mayor, Altus Mayor Jack …
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STAFF REPORT |
6/16/21 12:00 PM
The Southwest Oklahoma Devlopment Agency’s (SWODA) Ombudsman program recognizes the efforts of volunteers, particularly at long-term care facilities.
I would like to draw attention to the …
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BY CHERRIE NUTLEY,
SWODA ombudsman supervisor |
6/9/21 12:00 PM
Tony Haferland, the son of Lenna Haferland and the late Frank Haferland, Jr., died Feb. 10, 2021 in Dallas, TX from complications following heart surgery.
After graduation from Altus High School …
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3/31/21 08:43 AM
From a small office located in the Harmon County Courthouse, Richard Cisneros and Bruno Acosta have established the non-profit organization SWOK Veterans Betterment Assistance.
For several months …
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BY SUSAN AGUILAR |
2/10/21 12:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY - Every winter, nearly one thousand high school students from all corners of the state crowd into auditoriums and line school hallways, dragging oversized instrument cases, rehearsing …
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2/3/21 03:21 PM
The Jackson County 4-H speech contest was held Wednesday, Jan. 27, and yielded a number of prizes for young speakers.
The following is a list of the winners:
JUNIOR
Regular speech
1st, …
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2/3/21 12:00 PM
An Altus man is using his artistic talents to raise money for Blessing Boxes that provide free non-perishable food, hygiene and seasonal items for anyone needing them in Altus.
Larry Davis, a …
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BY ANDREA BURGESS |
2/3/21 12:00 PM
Frederick Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors along with the Oyster Fry Committee have announced the cancellation of the 2021 Frederick Fantastic Oyster Fry and Craft Show.
Chamber Director …
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By Kathleen Guill
kathleen@press-leader.com |
2/3/21 11:53 AM
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) applauds the establishment and opening of the Oklahoma Pandemic Center for Innovation and Excellence (OPCIE).
Located in Stillwater, the center will serve as the …
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STAFF REPORT |
1/27/21 12:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Justin Humphrey, (R-Lane), this week filed legislation that would establish a Bigfoot hunting season.
House Bill 1648 would direct the Oklahoma Wildlife …
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1/27/21 08:08 AM
Voters in Jackson County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 9 City of Altus Municipal Election or the Town of Duke Special Election, should apply now, County Election …
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Staff Report |
1/20/21 12:00 PM
Three Altus students have been chosen by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as winners for their speech and essay entries, and will compete further.
VFW Post 4876 (Altus) has selected Wyatt G. …
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Staff Report |
1/20/21 12:00 PM
CHEYENNE — Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) congratulated Community Action Development Corporation (CADC), headquartered in Frederick, after it was named a grant …
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1/7/21 08:45 AM
Altus Police arrested two teenagers in connection with the theft of two autos over the Christmas weekend and a string of burglaries through the holiday season.
Rueben Cardenas, 18, was arrested on …
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1/6/21 12:00 PM
Feeding livestock is hard work, especially in winter. But some of the folks who do this for a living appear to be missing a step.
Baling twine is piling up on our roadsides and fence lines at a …
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BY ZACH MAXWELL
Altus Times |
12/30/20 12:00 PM
The Altus Track Booster Club’s 7th Annual Santa 5K Run/Walk raised $2,200 in funds for the Altus High School track programs on Saturday, Dec. 12.
More than 40 runners came out to Hoyt Shadid …
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12/23/20 12:00 PM
The December distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. Companies that remit more than $2,500 monthly in …
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12/23/20 12:00 PM
Refurbished washers and dryers are provided to junior enlisted service members by the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) of Oklahoma.
For $70 a pair, a junior enlisted service member is able to purchase …
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STAFF REPORTS |
12/16/20 12:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahomans look toward the holidays, Oklahoma’s leading health associations called on people throughout our state to protect themselves and their loved ones during this …
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Staff Report |
12/16/20 12:00 PM
