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Friday, August 19, 2022
Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Aug. 29 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Parking is available in the back of the school next to the Administration Building. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided.
DINNER IS SERVED— Plenty of local residents who turned out for the annual Block Party on Thursday evening were looking for an evening meal that also let them support worthy local causes. Toys for Tots hosted a pulled pork nachos booth, with hot, fresh food served up by, from left, Nikki Green, Hallye Lewis, and Cassie Lewis.

DINNER IS SERVED— Plenty of local residents who turned out for the annual Block Party on Thursday evening were looking for an evening meal that also let them support worthy local causes. Toys for Tots hosted a pulled pork nachos booth, with hot, fresh food served up by, from left, Nikki Green, Hallye Lewis, and Cassie Lewis.

DINNER IS SE

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
 DINNER IS SERVED—Plenty of local residents who turned out for the annual Block Party on Thursday evening were looking for an evening meal that also let them support worthy local causes.

Public Meetings

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
County commissioners set Monday meeting The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Monday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.

Information needed on flooring burglary

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers needs information this week to solve a burglary. On July 26, a burglary of a building was reported in the 22nd block of Fordham. Taken from the building were approximately 60 boxes of flooring and 30 rolls of padding.

College students should study up on these two tax credits

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Anyone pursuing higher education, including specialized job training and grad school, knows it can be pricey. Eligible taxpayers who paid higher education costs for themselves, their spouse or dependents in 2021 may be able to take advantage of two education tax credits.

The difference between good and bad cholesterol

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Cholesterol is a complex topic that can be difficult to understand. Cholesterol is present in the body and it also can be found in food. That can make it hard for people to understand why cholesterol is often seen in such a negative light.

PJH situation ends without incident

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
An incident at Perryton Junior High on Friday led to a “lock down” situation and was resolved without incident. Shortly before lunch on Friday, PJH was placed on “secure/lock out” status. PJH staff were working with a disruptive student who was upset, according to the Perryton ISD.
COLD SNACKS AND PAINTING ON MAIN STREET

COLD SNACKS AND PAINTING ON MAIN STREET

COLD SNACKS AND PAINTING ON MAIN STREET

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Thursday evening’s Block Party on Main Street and the courthouse slawn brought in scores of county residents looking to enjoy fun and food. Perryton’s Rotary Club was on hand to dispense frozen treats to kids and adults who needed a break from the heat, left photo.
READY FOR SOME ICE CREAM?

READY FOR SOME ICE CREAM?

READY FOR SOME ICE CREAM?

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Preparations were underway on Friday at the Museum of the Plains as staff and volunteers worked to get the museum ready for Pioneer Day on Saturday. One of the high points of the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration, Pioneer Day runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
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