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Burglary reported

A burglary and a shoplifter were investigated by police during the week. Majestic Vape, 12 SE Eighth, reported a burglary at the business. Around $400 worth of vaping items were stolen. Family Dollar reported around $225 worth items of merchandise had been stolen. There is a suspect in the case.

Local Briefs

American Legion to hold monthly meeting The American Legion Post 254 will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 1, at the Senior Citizen Center. A meal will be served at 6 p.m., and the meeting itself will begin at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend.
NEW OFFICIALS SWORN IN

NEW OFFICIALS SWORN IN

NEW OFFICIALS SWORN IN

Ochiltree County swore in new officials last week at the County Courthouse. Sandra Limas was sworn in on Friday morning as the new Ochiltree County Clerk, while Tambra Kile was sworn in as the new County Treasurer on Friday afternoon. Pictured are, from left, Limas, Ochiltree County Judge Charles E.
Rangers to take on Matadors

Rangers to take on Matadors

Rangers to take on Matadors

The Rangers, after a big win over Levelland last Friday, will host the Lubbock Estacado Matadors this week. Game time is 7 p.m. The other district matchup will be Borger and Seminole.

Three new deaths in county attributed to COVID-19

Three new fatalities from the COVID-19 virus have been added to the rolls in Ochiltree County, bringing the county’s total to 36 deaths. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the newest fatalities occurred around the dates of October 7, 9, and 14.

Accident claims life

An accident early Tuesday morning claimed the life of one man. According to Police Chief Mike Smith, around 7 a.m., law enforcement and medical personnel responded to a major traffic accident west of Perryton on Highway 15 and Loop 143.

Allen Campus students awarded scholarships

The Frank Phillips College Annual Scholarship Banquet was held at the Borger Campus on Sept. 28. During the event, Allen Campus students received scholarship award recognition. In front of a large crowd, students were called to the stage and presented with certificates.
SCOUTS EARN MERIT BADGES

SCOUTS EARN MERIT BADGES

SCOUTS EARN MERIT BADGES

SCOUTS EARN MERIT BADGES—Boy Scouts Troop 256 met on Tuesday evening to recognize Scouts who had earned new awards and merit badges.