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GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS

GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS

GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.