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CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Feb. 23, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Hector Quinionez, no personal information was available. Last known address was Dumas. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Quinionez for theft of property over $750 but less than $2,500.
REGIONAL WINNERS—The Perryton High School Ranger Robotics Team won the first place trophy Promo Award at the Regional First Tech Challenge Meet. The team was also named the regional third place winner of the First Tech Challenge Think Award. Team members left to right are Elias Becerril, Jaden Rodriguez, Isabella Hansen, Araseli Llamas. Kaye Temple, Andy Montes and Emanuel Granillo.

REGIONAL WINNERS—The Perryton High School Ranger Robotics Team won the first place trophy Promo Award at the Regional First Tech Challenge Meet. The team was also named the regional third place winner of the First Tech Challenge Think Award. Team members left to right are Elias Becerril, Jaden Rodriguez, Isabella Hansen, Araseli Llamas. Kaye Temple, Andy Montes and Emanuel Granillo.

PHS robotics team takes first place Promo Award at regional meet

The Perryton High School Ranger Robotics team rounded out its 2021- 22 season by winning the first place trophy Promo Award Saturday, February 19, in Lubbock at the Regional First Tech Challenge Meet.

House burglarized; pickup is stolen

Another house burglary, to the same residence and the theft of a pickup and its contents were investigated during the week. The residence at 1222 S. LaMaster was again the target of burglars. This time taken was a Playstation 2 and miscellaneous items. Estimated value is $300.

Honor Roll

Wright Elementary has released the honor rolls for the fourth six weeks of school.

Local Briefs

PHS one-act play to be performed The Perryton High School Theatre Department will perform their entry in the UIL One-Act Play contest on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 2:30 p.m. at the PHS Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

COVID-19 numbers dropping in county

Ochiltree General Hospital has reported another drop in COVID-19 cases. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, OGH completed 57 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with only seven of those tests positive.
YOUNG BAKERS—Students from Perryton High School’s Culinary Arts program show off some of the many pies they baked and entered into the annual Rotary Pie Contest, which was held on Saturday, Feb. 19. Pictured are, from left, Jackie Juarez, Emmali Mariscal, Jessica Painter, Rylee Williams, Alyssa Rosales, Jonathan Espino, and Adriel Molinar.

YOUNG BAKERS—Students from Perryton High School’s Culinary Arts program show off some of the many pies they baked and entered into the annual Rotary Pie Contest, which was held on Saturday, Feb. 19. Pictured are, from left, Jackie Juarez, Emmali Mariscal, Jessica Painter, Rylee Williams, Alyssa Rosales, Jonathan Espino, and Adriel Molinar.

Rotary pie contest winners named

The annual Rotary Cherry Pie Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 19, with over 100 delicious pies and desserts entered into the competition. Lydia and Violet Nagell of Booker were named the Grand Prize winners and were awarded $100.
CANDIDATE FORUM HELD FOR COUNTY CLERK

CANDIDATE FORUM HELD FOR COUNTY CLERK

CANDIDATE FORUM HELD FOR COUNTY CLERK

Monday evening’s candidate forum at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, brought together all both candidates running for the position of Ochiltree County Clerk.