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March 15 webinar to highlight fish options when stocking ponds

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
AT exas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicewebinar from 6-7 p.m. March 15 will cover the basics of fish genetics available to meet pond owners’ fisheries expectations and goals. Registration is $35. Pay with credit card to receive immediate instructions regarding access to the webinar.

Spider Silk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Spider silk is a protein that is formed as a liquid by silk glands and squeezed out of spinnerets like toothpaste from a tube. The liquid thread hardens as it leaves the spinneret and some types become stronger than a steel thread of the same diameter

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
(www.perrytoncs.org) On March 9, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Angelica Alvarado, no personal information was available. Last known address was Liberal, KS. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Alvarado for issuance of bad checks.

Business burglarized

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A business burglary topped activity for the week. A business at 119 N. Main was burglarized. Stolen were credit cards, check books, an iPad, iWatch, a laptop and cash. Estimated total value was $5,000.

Old Nut

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Almonds are the oldest, most widely cultivated and extensively used nuts in the world.
Brady Yeary

Brady Yeary

Yeary to retire from FirstBank Southwest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
FirstBank Southwest president Brady Yeary will retire in April, after 40 years with the bank. A community retirement reception is planned for Thursday, March 24, from 1-3 p.m. in the bank lobby in Perryton.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet March 21 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.
PERFECT ART—Five students from Perryton High School’s Art department were awarded Excellent ratings denoting perfect scores in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) on Feb. 26. The online competition is sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association. Pictured are, from left: Denisse Enriquez (Art 4), Tania Rivero (Art 3), Adrian Navarrete (Art 3), Vex May (Art 2), and Maisy McGaughy (Art 1).

PERFECT ART—Five students from Perryton High School’s Art department were awarded Excellent ratings denoting perfect scores in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) on Feb. 26. The online competition is sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association. Pictured are, from left: Denisse Enriquez (Art 4), Tania Rivero (Art 3), Adrian Navarrete (Art 3), Vex May (Art 2), and Maisy McGaughy (Art 1).

Ag producers have until March 15 to enroll in commodity safety net programs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15 to sign a contract. The U.S.

Another COVID-19 death reported in county

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
One new fatality from the COVID-19 virus has been reported this week in Ochiltree County, bringing the county’s total to 48 deaths. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the newest fatality occurred around the date of Feb. 24.
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