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At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 17-18, Gabby Heck took home the award for Grand Champion Heifer. Her animal was purchased by Steven and Paige Waide. Pictured are, from left, Paige Waide, Steven Waide, Gabby Heck, and Izzy Heck. ( Photo credit: Morgan Dudley)

At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 17-18, Gabby Heck took home the award for Grand Champion Heifer. Her animal was purchased by Steven and Paige Waide. Pictured are, from left, Paige Waide, Steven Waide, Gabby Heck, and Izzy Heck. ( Photo credit: Morgan Dudley)

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
This year’s Grand Champion Steer at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 17-18 was awarded to Jake Schickedanz. The animal was purchased by Chris Smith Wealth Management, Ag Ingenuity, and Larry Schickedanz (in memory of Charleen and Lecreca). Pictured are, from left, Larry Schickedanz, Jason Duvall, and Jake Schickedanz. ( Photo credit: Morgan Dudley)

This year’s Grand Champion Steer at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 17-18 was awarded to Jake Schickedanz. The animal was purchased by Chris Smith Wealth Management, Ag Ingenuity, and Larry Schickedanz (in memory of Charleen and Lecreca). Pictured are, from left, Larry Schickedanz, Jason Duvall, and Jake Schickedanz. ( Photo credit: Morgan Dudley)

GRAND CHAMPION STEER

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Junior livestock show tops over $275,000 in sales

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale had another successful weekend. The sale totaled $275,390, which included $53,770 in add-on contributions. That was a drop from last year’s sale by more than $53,500.Showing the grand champion steer was Jake Schickedanz.
TOP WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

TOP WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

TOP WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 17-18, Buckle Awards were presented to the exhibitors showing the animals that won Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion for their breed.

Council sets election for Saturday, May 3

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Perryton City Council took care of a short agenda at its meeting Tuesday evening.The council passed a resolution setting the general election for Saturday, May 3.Up for election on the council are Brad Kile, Brad Herring and Brady Burdick.Filing opened on Jan. 15, and will run through Feb. 4.
HOTEL PERRYTON BUILDING DEMOLISHED

HOTEL PERRYTON BUILDING DEMOLISHED

HOTEL PERRYTON BUILDING DEMOLISHED

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Hotel Perryton in the downtown area was demolished last week. The building was originally built in 1929. At the time of its construction, the three-story hotel was considered the finest hotel of its size of any Panhandle city outside of Amarillo and Pampa.

Helping pets with separation anxiety

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
If you have ever lived in a household alongside a pet that excessively howls, scratches at the door, or exhibits an overall sense of panic when a loved one leaves the home, it can be beneficial to speak with a veterinarian about the potential diagnosis of separation anxiety.Dr.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tea party set at museumThe Museum of the Plains invites parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and more to an old-fashioned Afternoon Tea Party on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 2-3 p.m.
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