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County sets proposed tax rates for upcoming year

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners voted to approve the proposed ad valorum tax rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.The proposed Maintenance and Operations tax rate is 0.

Sunday storm brings moisture, high winds

A large thunderstorm brought heavy rains and high winds to many areas of Ochiltree County on Sunday evening.Some damage was reported from the storm, mostly fallen branches and some uprooted trees.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE OGH

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE OGH

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE OGH

The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade attracted residents from all over the area on Saturday, Aug. 24 to enjoy the festivities. The winner of the Judges’ Choice Award was the float for Ochiltree General Hospital, The Seasons, and OGH Home Health.
THE WONDERS OF WATERMELONS

THE WONDERS OF WATERMELONS

THE WONDERS OF WATERMELONS

Thursday evening’s Block Party on Main Street and the courthouse lawn brought in scores of county residents looking to enjoy fun and food. Members of the Perryton Lions Club were on hand to cut up and serve bite-sized chunks of watermelon to crowds looking to beat the heat with cold fruit morsels.
MARATHON MARCHING The Pride of Perryton Ranger Band held a March-a-Thon Saturday morning as they took a three-mile march from the high school, to Williams Intermediate, over to Stark Park, across to Perryton Junior High School, and then back to PHS. The event helps raise funds for the band’s spring trip, helps offset the costs of this year’s marching show, and gets band members a little more marching practice before Saturday morning’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade.

MARATHON MARCHING The Pride of Perryton Ranger Band held a March-a-Thon Saturday morning as they took a three-mile march from the high school, to Williams Intermediate, over to Stark Park, across to Perryton Junior High School, and then back to PHS. The event helps raise funds for the band’s spring trip, helps offset the costs of this year’s marching show, and gets band members a little more marching practice before Saturday morning’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade.

MARATHON MARCHING

RIBBON-CUTTING HELD AT RESALE STORE – Members of the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce, along with staff, board members, and other well-wishers were on hand on July 22 for a ribboncutting ceremony for the Panhandle Crisis Center’s Resale Store at 301 S. Ash in Perryton. The Resale Store, which sells clothing, housewares, and other goods, helps support the Crisis Center’s projects and services.

RIBBON-CUTTING HELD AT RESALE STORE – Members of the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce, along with staff, board members, and other well-wishers were on hand on July 22 for a ribboncutting ceremony for the Panhandle Crisis Center’s Resale Store at 301 S. Ash in Perryton. The Resale Store, which sells clothing, housewares, and other goods, helps support the Crisis Center’s projects and services.

GRAY CLUB DONATES TO JIREH– The Gray Club of Balko, OK donated a new office chair to Jireh Ministries earlier this month to replace furniture lost in the June 2023 tornado. The Gray Club was started in Balko over 70 years ago. They hold an annual pecan fundraiser and use the proceeds to provide scholarships and donate to the Panhandle Crisis Center, the Mutt Hutt, and others. Pictured with Jireh Outreach Ministries Director Jason Vanosdol (front, center) are club members, front row from left, Carolyn Bartel

GRAY CLUB DONATES TO JIREH– The Gray Club of Balko, OK donated a new office chair to Jireh Ministries earlier this month to replace furniture lost in the June 2023 tornado. The Gray Club was started in Balko over 70 years ago. They hold an annual pecan fundraiser and use the proceeds to provide scholarships and donate to the Panhandle Crisis Center, the Mutt Hutt, and others. Pictured with Jireh Outreach Ministries Director Jason Vanosdol (front, center) are club members, front row from left, Carolyn Bartel

GRAY CLUB DONATES TO JIREH

Local Briefs

Operation Christmas Child recipient to speak at First Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist Church, at 415 S. Baylor in Perryton, will host a special guest speaker on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 1:30 p.m.