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News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
Story Time returns to library The Perry Memorial Library will be starting its Story Time program on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 10-11 a.m. The program is for children from 2-5 years old.
NEW POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN— The Perryton Police Department’s new chief, Nick Yara, was officially sworn in on Monday afternoon by City of Perryton Secretary Kim Fowler. Yara succeeds former chief Mike Smith, who officially retired last Friday. Pictured are Yara, at right, with Perryton City Manager David Landis.

NEW POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN— The Perryton Police Department’s new chief, Nick Yara, was officially sworn in on Monday afternoon by City of Perryton Secretary Kim Fowler. Yara succeeds former chief Mike Smith, who officially retired last Friday. Pictured are Yara, at right, with Perryton City Manager David Landis.

What to know about replacing your roof

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
Texas weather can batter a home’s roof. Before you replace your roof or make repairs, know how your insurance could help. Ask your company or agent these questions: —Replacement cost or actual cash value?

Information needed on business burglary

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers needs information this week to solve a business burglary. On Oct. 2, a business was burglarized in the 19th block of North Main. Taken from the building was a set of sockets in a red case. A window was also broken out during the burglary.

Did you know?

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
Conscientious consumers who want to help local entrepreneurs thrive may not need any extra incentive to support small businesses in their communities. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth noting the tax benefits of buying local compared to buying online or in other towns or cities.

Early voting starts in two weeks for Nov. 8 election

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election gets underway in just two weeks. Early voting will begin on Monday, Oct. 24, and run through Friday, Nov. 4. Early voting will be at the Ochiltree County Courthouse, first floor, south office. The schedule includes Oct. 24-28 and Oct. 31-Nov. 4 from 8 a.

United Way drive already at 21%

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2023 fund drive is off to a great start, and already is at 21% of its $94,300 goal. There are also three 100% Companies on the list so far, meaning every employee contributed to United Way.
John Nimmo

John Nimmo

Nimmo to kick off Leadership series

John Nimmo
Friday, October 7, 2022
John Nimmo of Carbondale, IL will begin the Leadership Perryton XXI speaker series. This year, the public leadership seminar will be held on Tuesday evenings. Nimmo will be here Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. Registration begins at 6 p.m.
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