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Barn quilt crafting session set at museum The Museum of the Plains will host a crafting session to paint barn quilts on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will be able to paint a 12” by 12” barn quilt to take home. There is a $7 fee, but lunch and supplies are provided. Call to reserve your spot at 806-435-6400.

‘Fast Cash’

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On April 24, 2024, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Stephany Fonseca-Pantoja, white female. Date of birth, March 27, 1994. Height, 5’5”, weight, 140 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Fonseca-Pantoja to revoke probation on a criminal mischief, over $100 but less than $750, offense.

4-H members compete in spring contests

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Six members of Ochiltree County 4-H participated recently in the Panhandle District 4-H Roundup Contests. The District 4-H Contests were held on the West Texas A&M University campus in Canyon on April 19-20.

SeniorNews

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website:www.perrytonseniors.org Our Mother’s Day Basket is filling up, and it’s a bigger and better basket this year. Go big or go home, right? We are definitely taking that motto to heart with all the goodies we are packing it full of.

Powerlifters are national champs

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Four Perryton High School powerlifters competed in nationals last weekend in New Orleans, and brought home two championships. Seniors Jonathan Becerril and Vanessa Chavira won national titles in the event, Becerril in the 130 lb.

Commissioners discuss vehicle use policies

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The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning. The commissioners discussed potential changes to the county’s vehicle use policy.The new policy would require approval of the commissioners for many county employees to be allowed to take county vehicles home.

City council, school board candidates attend forum

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A full house was on hand for the candidate forum on Monday evening at the Ochiltree County Senior Citizen Center as candidates for the Perryton City Council and Perryton Independent School District Board discussed the issues facing their offices.