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4-H AMBASSADORS— Ochiltree County 4-H recently elected their new Ambassadors for 2022-23. 4-H Ambassadors help promote Ochiltree 4-H in the community, through a number of events and projects, including the Wheatheart Celebration parade, Family Fun Nights, 4-H recruitment nights, the county junior livestock show and sale, and more. Pictured are, from left, Rylan Oquin, Canon Huddleston, Kyle Oquin, and Tatum Oquin.

4-H AMBASSADORS— Ochiltree County 4-H recently elected their new Ambassadors for 2022-23. 4-H Ambassadors help promote Ochiltree 4-H in the community, through a number of events and projects, including the Wheatheart Celebration parade, Family Fun Nights, 4-H recruitment nights, the county junior livestock show and sale, and more. Pictured are, from left, Rylan Oquin, Canon Huddleston, Kyle Oquin, and Tatum Oquin.

Accident leads to arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
An incident of a reckless driver and a fraud case were investigated by police during the week. On Oct. 23, around 7:20 p.m. the Perryton Police Department responded to a call about a one vehicle accident in the 200 block of NE Loop 143.

Commissioners address toll tags

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners approved a plan to pay fees on toll tags between court sessions.

Herald to become weekly on Nov. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
After much consideration and discussion, the Herald will become a weekly, beginning Nov. 1. With rising postage, printing and fuel costs, among others, the transition to a weekly will be more cost effective.
LEARNING FROM HISTORY

LEARNING FROM HISTORY

LEARNING FROM HISTORY

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Museum of the Plains hosted Archaeology Day last Saturday morning. The event, the first of its kind at the museum, was set up to help commemorate October as Archaeology Month in the State of Texas.
CELEBRATED GUESTS FOR A 100th CELEBRATION

CELEBRATED GUESTS FOR A 100th CELEBRATION

CELEBRATED GUESTS FOR A 100th CELEBRATION

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Family and friends gathered on Sunday afternoon for a party for Phyllis Price, who was celebrating her 100th birthday. Among the guests were John and Kris Erickson and Ed Montana, who all provided music for the celebration.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Saturday, October 22, 2022
First responders appreciation lunch set The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce and United Supermarket will hold a First Responders Appreciation Lunch and Prayer on Friday, Oct. 28, at noon at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.
DINNER ON THE RUN— Perryton residents looking for sales, entertainment, and fun snacks visited downtown Perryton on Thursday evening for the annual Moonlight Madness event sponsored by the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce. Pictured at the Snack Pak 4 Kids booth are, from left, Ruth Romero waiting for a walking taco from Snack Pak volunteers Carol Hayden and Becky Childers.

DINNER ON THE RUN— Perryton residents looking for sales, entertainment, and fun snacks visited downtown Perryton on Thursday evening for the annual Moonlight Madness event sponsored by the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce. Pictured at the Snack Pak 4 Kids booth are, from left, Ruth Romero waiting for a walking taco from Snack Pak volunteers Carol Hayden and Becky Childers.

DINNER ON THE RUN

News Staff
Saturday, October 22, 2022
SERENDIPITY SNACKS— Perryton residents turned out downtown Thursday evening for the annual Moonlight Madness event, sponsored by the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce. Selling “Witches Hats” treats for Serendipity were, from left, Shawn Tevis, Ana Hernandez, Amanda Cowan, Terrie Swinney, and Mandy Morgan.

SERENDIPITY SNACKS— Perryton residents turned out downtown Thursday evening for the annual Moonlight Madness event, sponsored by the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce. Selling “Witches Hats” treats for Serendipity were, from left, Shawn Tevis, Ana Hernandez, Amanda Cowan, Terrie Swinney, and Mandy Morgan.

SERENDIPITY SNACKS

News Staff
Saturday, October 22, 2022

Did you know?

News Staff
Saturday, October 22, 2022
The most valuable rare stamp in the world is the British Guiana 1c Magenta. The stamp was auctioned in 2014 and sold for $9.48 million, though that price tag dipped considerably when it was auctioned again for a price of roughly $8.3 million in 2021.
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