Car Fact
News Staff
The first internal combustion piston engine was built by Frenchman Etienne Lenoir in 1860.
Friday, February 11, 2022
News
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SWINE
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SWINE
News Staff
The award for Reserve Grand Champion Swine at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 21-22 went to Stryven Pshigoda. The animal was purchased by Jason and Amber Schickedanz. Pictured from left are Saraelee Pshigoda, Stryven Pshigoda, Amber Schickedanz, and Jason Schickedanz.
Friday, February 11, 2022
USDA announces CRP program signups for 2022
News Staff
Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up now for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) The General CRP signup will run from Jan. 31 to March 11, and the Grassland CRP signup will run from April 4 to May 13.
Friday, February 11, 2022
Ancient world
News Staff
The “ancient world” refers to the time period from 4 million years age to 500 A.D. It is estimated that the first human ancestors appeared in Africa 2.5 million years ago.
Friday, February 11, 2022
Death Valley
News Staff
Death Valley was named by one of 18 survivors of a party of 30 attempting to find a shortcut to the California gold fields in 1849.
Friday, February 11, 2022
Local Briefs
News Staff
ARC-PLC signup deadline nears
The deadline for the 2022 ARC-PLC program signup with the Ochiltree County Farm Service Agency is coming up on March 15. Please call 806-435-6597, ext. 2 to check your application status or to sign up.
Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Feb.
Friday, February 11, 2022
State shows increase of COVID-19 cases in county
News Staff
The Texas Department of State Health Services is recording an increase in COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County.
According to data from TDSHS, the county has had 71 new cases of the virus in the last 14 days, an increase of 92% over the prior 14 days.
Friday, February 11, 2022
City’s February sales tax payment up 27% for month
News Staff
The City of Perryton is starting off 2022 with a bang, sales tax wise, with another large increase in its monthly payment.
The city received a check for $348,053 in February, an increase of over 27% from February 2021.
For the year so far, it has received $619,480 in payments, up 40% from 2021.
Friday, February 11, 2022
Early voting starts Monday in March 1 primary election
News Staff
Early voting in the March 1 Republican primary election begins this Monday, Feb. 14.
The early voting period runs through Friday, Feb. 25.
Early voting is conducted at the County Clerk’s office in the Ochiltree County Courthouse, first floor, south office.
Friday, February 11, 2022
SLIDING INTO JOY
SLIDING INTO JOY
News Staff
After too much icy weather, local residents have been very happy to enjoy much milder temperatures this week. It’s a perfect time for sports, outdoor work, and play, and a great time to take kids to the playground.
Friday, February 11, 2022