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Damage investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
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.

Local Briefs

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?
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