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Commissioners approve HVAC replacement

News Staff

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved the replacement of the courthouse’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.

Local Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Cherry Pie Contest set for Saturday The Perryton Rotary Club will host the annual Cherry Pie Contest and Sale on Saturday, Feb. 17. Entries will be divided into four categories: standard cherry pies in Men’s, Women’s and Youth divisions and a special division for other cherry desserts.

RANGER BAND MEMBERS NAMED TO STATE

News Staff

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Six members of Perryton High School’s Ranger Band were named to State in the UIL Solo-Ensemble Contest on Feb. 3 at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.

Six PHS band students qualify for state

News Staff

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Six students from Perryton High School’s Ranger Band have qualified for the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. The band members competed in the qualifying contest on Feb. 3 at West TexasA&M University in Canyon.

More candidates file as period comes to a close

News Staff

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Several more candidates have filed for office in the May 4 general election as the filing period for the regular election draws to a close. Candidates have until this Friday, Feb. 16, to file in the general election.

Brown to headline Chamber banquet

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet and silent auction on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. The doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for patrons to bid on numerous silent auction items.

City sales tax payment takes another slight dip

News Staff

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment for February was down slightly from last February. The city received $279,545, which is 3% less than February 2023. For the year so far, it has received $527,957, around 4% less than 2023.

VALENTINE CRAFTING

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Perry Memorial Library and Paper & Cloth Memories held a free craft day on Friday, Feb. 9, inviting crafters of all ages to visit the library to create some Valentines crafts. In addition to Valentines Day cards, crafters also made a favor box and a scrapbook page.

Wee Trumpet

News Staff

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The smallest of the trumpets is the piccolo trumpet, which was invented by Victor- Charles Mahillon, a Belgian instrument maker, in 1890. The instrument is pitched an octave higher than a normal trumpet.

GRAND CHAMPION GOAT—The award for Grand Champion Goat at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 19-20 went to Cash Wheeler. The animal was purchased by Frontier Accessories and Knox Aviation. Pictured from left are Davanee Anderson, Brandt Oquin, Cash Wheeler, and Bear Knox. (Photo credit: Tessa Powell)

GRAND CHAMPION GOAT

News Staff

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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