The annual block party, sponsored by the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce, brought local residents out last Thursday evening to enjoy snacks and activities at the county courthouse and along downtown Main Street. Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard and his staff from the Sheriff’s Office sponsored a booth at the courthouse lawn to distribute kids’ DNA kits, along with fun activity booklets.

The annual block party, sponsored by the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce, brought local residents out last Thursday evening to enjoy snacks and activities at the county courthouse and along downtown Main Street. Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard and his staff from the Sheriff’s Office sponsored a booth at the courthouse lawn to distribute kids’ DNA kits, along with fun activity booklets.

BLOCK PARTY BRINGS FUN ACTIVITIES FOR WHEATHEART

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Thousands of Ochiltree County residents showed up to watch the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 22. The winner of the Large Band category was Perryton High School’s Ranger Band.

Thousands of Ochiltree County residents showed up to watch the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 22. The winner of the Large Band category was Perryton High School’s Ranger Band.

PARADE CHAMP - LARGE BAND —

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Sports 

Crystal Anaya placed second at the World Championships in Sun City, South Africa. She took silver in squat, bench, deadlift and total, narrowly missing out on gold in deadlift.

Crystal Anaya placed second at the World Championships in Sun City, South Africa. She took silver in squat, bench, deadlift and total, narrowly missing out on gold in deadlift.

TAKES SECOND AT WORLDS

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Perryton High School’s football teams are continuing daily practices as they prepare for the upcoming season. Linemen have been hard at work on the blocking sleds, building up strength and improving their blocking skills. Varsity, junior varsity, and freshman Rangers will play a scrimmage against the Bushland Falcons on Thursday, Aug. 20, here at home. The freshmen and JV will kick off at 5 p.m., while the varsity starts at 6:15 p.m.

Perryton High School’s football teams are continuing daily practices as they prepare for the upcoming season. Linemen have been hard at work on the blocking sleds, building up strength and improving their blocking skills. Varsity, junior varsity, and freshman Rangers will play a scrimmage against the Bushland Falcons on Thursday, Aug. 20, here at home. The freshmen and JV will kick off at 5 p.m., while the varsity starts at 6:15 p.m.

BLOCKING THE LINE

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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PICKLEBALL TOURNEY WINNERS—Four pickleball players from the Perryton and Booker area competed in the Oklahoma Senior Games Aug. 79 in Oklahoma City. All four qualified to attend the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, OK June 30-July 11, 2027. Winning gold medals were Gary Rinker and Shirley Howard, 60-64 age division; Rinker and Rick LaFollette, 55-64 age division; Howard and Dunlavy, 65-69 age division; and LaFollette in the 75-79 age division. LaFollette and Dunlavy also won bronze in the 60- 64 age div

PICKLEBALL TOURNEY WINNERS—Four pickleball players from the Perryton and Booker area competed in the Oklahoma Senior Games Aug. 79 in Oklahoma City. All four qualified to attend the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, OK June 30-July 11, 2027. Winning gold medals were Gary Rinker and Shirley Howard, 60-64 age division; Rinker and Rick LaFollette, 55-64 age division; Howard and Dunlavy, 65-69 age division; and LaFollette in the 75-79 age division. LaFollette and Dunlavy also won bronze in the 60- 64 age div

PICKLEBALL TOURNEY WINNERS

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Obituaries 

Kris Erickson

Kris Erickson

Kris Erickson

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Kristine Claire Erickson, 82, of Perryton, Texas passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at her home.
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