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Olivarez squeaks out victory in primary election

Some 1,460 county voters cast ballots in the March 5 primary election, a 28.5% total turnout. That included 1,432 in the Republican primary and 28 in the Democratic primary. The only locally contested race on the ballot was for Ochiltree County constable.

PISD board adopts 2024-25 calendar

The Perryton School Board approved the 202425 school calendar among other items at its meeting Feb. 29. The board adopted next year’s calendar with a school start date of Aug. 14, and ending May 22. Graduation was set for May 24.

Rette powerlifters win regionals, 12 headed to state

The Rangerette powerlifting team brought home the regional championship for the eighth year in a row. In addition, 12 girls have advanced to state. “We have 16 medalist and will be sending 12 girls on to state,” Coach Casey Arruda said.
Preferred Beef Group of Booker was named the Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet on Feb. 22. Pictured from left are Preferred Beef owner/ partner Tyler Kruse, Chamber director Crystal Richardson, Wheatheart Council co-president Heather Dumcum, Wheatheart Council co-president Pam Chisum, plant manager Tanner Hopkins, owner/partner Bill Kruse, Debby Kruse, Kim Kruse, and owner/partner Scott Kruse.

Preferred Beef Group of Booker was named the Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet on Feb. 22. Pictured from left are Preferred Beef owner/ partner Tyler Kruse, Chamber director Crystal Richardson, Wheatheart Council co-president Heather Dumcum, Wheatheart Council co-president Pam Chisum, plant manager Tanner Hopkins, owner/partner Bill Kruse, Debby Kruse, Kim Kruse, and owner/partner Scott Kruse.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER—At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale , Lakyn Boxwell took home the award for Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Her animal was purchased by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Pictured are, from left, Lakyn Boxwell, Victoria Wright, Teaghan Morgan, and Tallen Morgan. (Photo credit: Tessa Powell)

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER—At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale , Lakyn Boxwell took home the award for Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Her animal was purchased by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Pictured are, from left, Lakyn Boxwell, Victoria Wright, Teaghan Morgan, and Tallen Morgan. (Photo credit: Tessa Powell)

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER

JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP—The Junior Reserve Champion Showmanship Awards were presented to students at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. Pictured are, from left: Chloe Richardson, Payton Schilling, Avery Swenhaugen, and Lakyn Boxwell. (Photo credit: Tessa Powell)

JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP—The Junior Reserve Champion Showmanship Awards were presented to students at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. Pictured are, from left: Chloe Richardson, Payton Schilling, Avery Swenhaugen, and Lakyn Boxwell. (Photo credit: Tessa Powell)