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‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Oct. 12, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Victor Germes Magallanes, white male. Date of birth, March 6, 1981. Height, 5’11”, weight, 220 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Damage investigated

Criminal mischief incidents were among the reports investigated by police during the week. A residence at 1305 S. Amherst had rocks thrown at a window, damaging it. Juveniles are suspected in the case. Another case of criminal mischief was reported at 13 SW 13th.

Rabies case found in area last week

It has been a while since rabies surfaced in the area, but Dr. Randy Skaggs, DVM has reported a case in the Booker area. Skaggs said the disease was in a young, bottle-fed calf. Several people were exposed and are currently undergoing treatment and vaccinations.

Commissioners approve hiring new sheriff’s deputy

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners approved the hiring of a new deputy for the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department, as well as a $3,600 sign-on bonus if he works for the county for 36 months.
GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS

GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS

GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS

Ochiltree County 4-H held its annual awards ceremony Monday night at the Expo Center. Winners of the Gold Star Awards, the highest county awards that can be given to a 4-H member, were, from left, Tatum Oquin and Karson Pribble.

Ochiltree County 4-H holds annual awards presentation on Monday

Ochiltree County 4-H presented its annual awards celebration at the Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 10. Ochiltree County Judge Charles Kelly presented the Gold Star Awards to Karson Pribble and Tatum Oquin. The Gold Star Award is the highest county award available to 4-H members.
HE HOUSE OF BONES

HE HOUSE OF BONES

THE HOUSE OF BONES

Halloween is still a few weeks away, but plenty of Perryton residents are hard at work turning their homes into seasonal haunted houses for the holiday. Pictured is the home of Monty and Jyme Kinnard at 1813 S. Eton, freshly decked out in skeletons large and small.

SOS 101: Voting systems in Texas

Texas Secretary of State John Scott has released the second installment of ‘SOS 101,’ a series of videos educating voters about election administration in Texas ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.

Public Meetings

County commissioners to meet Monday The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Monday, Oct. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Ochiltree County Courthouse.