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OSU wrestlers and trainers visit teenage wrestler in rehabilitation following rare adolescent stroke at summer camp

7 months ago By News Staff

A Tuttle, Oklahoma, mother is sounding a cautionary alarm about the dangers of stroke in adolescents after her son collapsed at a summer wrestling camp. Valorie Champion beamed as members of the OSU wrestling team, along with team coach John Smith, visited her son’s physical therapy session Thursday at INTEGRIS Health Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Center in Yukon, but she didn’t forget her mission to talk about stroke in young people.

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New membership director infuses Chamber with a fresh perspective

7 months ago By News Staff

Laura Oldfather has recently joined the team as the new membership director at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber welcomes Oldfat h e r, in a move signaling renewed emphasis on member relations. “My aim is to focus on our membership relations. It’s about making sure our members feel valued and heard,” she said. Oldfather joins Jenny Graves, announced recently as the new CEO and president of the Chamber.

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Eagle Scout camp scheduled

7 months ago By News Staff

Are you an Eagle Scout? Do you currently reside in Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman, Harmon or Greer County? The Kickingbird District, Last Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America values our Eagle Scouts (rank earned locally or afar) and will be hosting an Eagle Scout Alumni exclusive Day at Camp Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

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Cheer and Dance complex at Altus Public Schools opens

7 months ago By Lillian Mickley

The Michelle Lynn Cox Cheer and Dance Complex officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday Sept. 10, 2023, with a line out of the door waiting to see the new facility.

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33rd annual WOSC Foundation Jim Holland Memorial Golf Tournament held

7 months ago By News Staff

The 33rd Annual WOSC Foundation Jim Holland Memorial Golf Tournament was held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Greens of Altus. The 2023 Annual Tournament will provide $18,700.00 in additional funds to the WOSC Foundation Jim Holland Memorial Scholarship Endowment. This year’s benefit will increase the endowment to nearly $382,000.00 with only the interest earned from the endowment providing scholarships on an annual basis.

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“Midtown Stabber” claims first victim

7 months ago By Kathleen Guill

On Sept. 22, 1980, a man carrying a gun concealed in a paper bag killed Glenn Dunn outside a Buffalo supermarket.

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New exhibit at The Wigwam Gallery

7 months ago By News Staff

See “Oklahoma Abstract” at the Wigwam Gallery in Altus through September 29. A new exhibit at The Wigwam Gallery in Altus features a remarkable collection of 18 paintings from 15 diverse artists, both living and deceased, “Oklahoma Abstract” promises to be a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the rich artistic heritage of Oklahoma.

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New exhibit at The Wigwam Gallery

8 months ago By News Staff

See “Oklahoma Abstract” at the Wigwam Gallery in Altus through September 29. A new exhibit at The Wigwam Gallery in Altus features a remarkable collection of 18 paintings from 15 diverse artists, both living and deceased, “Oklahoma Abstract” promises to be a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the rich artistic heritage of Oklahoma.

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Consider financial gifts for grandchildren

8 months ago By Emilysmith

If you have grandchildren, you probably enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow. And to help them achieve a bright future, you might like to make some financial gifts — but which ones? You have several options.

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JCMH employees conduct snack drive

8 months ago By News Staff

JCMH Employees recently conducted a snack drive for the Booker’s Place Child Advocacy Center. The Child Advocacy Center was created by Robin Booker to honor her late husband, Stephen E. Booker, former Jackson County Assistant District attorney and child advocate.

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