Altus Times
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Civitas Media |
| Publisher | Matthew Moran |
| Managing editors | Eric Steinkopff |
| Staff writers | Mary Esparza, Ryan Lewis |
| Founded | 1900[1] |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Altus, Oklahoma |
| Circulation | 5,000[1] |
| Website | www.altustimes.com |
The Altus Times is a five-day daily newspaper based in Altus, Oklahoma and owned by Civitas Media.[1] It is published Tuesday through Friday and Sunday.[1]
History
The original Altus Times was founded as a weekly newspaper by J. Ed Van Meter in December, 1901.[2] It was consolidated with two other newspapers into the Weekly Altus Times-Democrat around 1916. It began daily publication in 1928. The newspaper was renamed the Altus Times on August 1, 1984.[2]
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 Finder Binder: Oklahoma's Updated Media Directory, 2010 Winter Issue.
- 1 2 Altus Times Boasts Colorful History, Altus Times (accessed February 15, 2010).
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