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Information needed on business burglary

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.

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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

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%

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 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.
HEALTH FAIR HELD AT EXPO

HEALTH FAIR HELD AT EXPO

HEALTH FAIR HELD AT EXPO

Local residents turned out Tuesday morning to attend Ochiltree General Hospital’s Health Fair at the Ochiltree County Expo Center.
READY FOR READING

READY FOR READING

READY FOR READING

Kids at Wright Elementary and Williams Intermediate School participated in the Scholastic Book Fair last week. Kids got to look over a few hundred new books, pick out the ones they wanted the most, get approval for purchases from their parents, and then take home their new books.