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Jennie June Club discusses book fair

The Jennie June Club met Oct. 9 at Perry Memorial Library. Hostesses were Betty Penner, Joan Quist and Lisa Brosowske.The meeting was conducted by president Barbara Johnson, who also led the group in prayer and the reading of the collect.

PISD board meets

The Perryton School Board met Oct. 21 for its regular meeting.Supt. Greg Brown recognized the welding students who built the “Hall of Fame” sign at Ranger Field, as well as their recent accomplishment on advancing to the State Welding Competition.

Asst. fire chief dies from injury fighting blaze

The assistant fire chief of the Perryton Fire Department died Sunday evening from injuries sustained while fighting a fire.Assistant Fire Chief Scott Glass died on Sunday after he suffered a serious head injury while on a fire call Thursday night in Perryton.On Thursday at 10:44 p.m.

Council okays two grant submissions

The Perryton City Council approved two grant proposal submissions, and officially raised golf course fees at its meeting Tuesday evening.One of the grants was for $50,000 to the regional solid waste grant program through the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.
HARGROVE FIRST PHS HALL OF FAME HONOREE

HARGROVE FIRST PHS HALL OF FAME HONOREE

HARGROVE FIRST PHS HALL OF FAME HONOREE

Perryton native Mike Hargrove, left, was honored as the first inductee into the Perryton High School Ranger and Rangerette Hall of Fame. Hargrove played 12 years in the Major League, for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres and Cleveland Indians.

Early voting is brisk in first days

Early voting in the Nov. 5 general election began Monday, and so far turnout has been good.As of late Wednesday morning, 670 ballots have been cast early by Ochiltree County voters, more than in the 2020 general election.The early voting period will run through Friday, Nov. 1.
NHS OFFICERS RECOGNIZED

NHS OFFICERS RECOGNIZED

NHS OFFICERS RECOGNIZED

Perryton High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new members this month and recognized current members of the society.

PHS students are inducted into NHS

Perryton High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted more than 30 new members into the organization last Wednesday.The National Honor Society is a national organization dedicated to recognizing high school students who have attained high levels of academic achievement.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Oct. 21Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, in the Williams Intermediate cafeteria. Parking is available next to the Administration Building. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)On Oct. 16, 2024, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Wesley Allmond Trueax, white male. Date of birth, May 23, 1978. Height, 6’1’, weight, 220 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.