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CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Oct. 13, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Brenda Harjo, white female. No other personal information was available. There are two misdemeanor warrants for Harjo for issuance of bad checks. David Hugh Hernandez, white male.

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According to the American Osteopathic Association, one in five teenagers will now experience some form of hearing loss. That rate is roughly 30 percent higher than it was 20 years ago.

Rainstorms bring needed moisture to the county

Rainstorms last weekend and Tuesday night brought much-desired precipitation to a bone-dry Ochiltree County. KEYE Radio’s official rainfall total for the weekend was .49 of an inch, with .75 of an inch on Tuesday night, for a total of 1.24 inches.

Stolen bike, damage investigated

A couple of incidents were investigated by police during the week. Daniel Macias, 1822 S. Baylor, reported a hit and run accident to vehicle parked at the residence. The side mirror was broken off, doing around $50 in damage. Craig Schwier, 809 S.

Local Briefs

Constitutional Public meeting is Oct. 19 The Constitutional Public will hold a current affairs discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus Conference Center.

County’s active COVID cases up

Ochiltree County’s active COVID-19 cases have risen slightly from last week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have risen to 69, up from 66 on Friday afternoon.
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, Conor Huddleston and Chloe Tanner. Huddleston and Tanner received a plaque from the county, a pin, and a certificate from the state.

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, Conor Huddleston and Chloe Tanner. Huddleston and Tanner received a plaque from the county, a pin, and a certificate from the state.

Ochiltree County 4-H holds awards annual presentation

Ochiltree County 4-H presented its annual awards celebration at the Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 11. Ochiltree County Judge Charles Kelly presented the Gold Star Awards to Chloe Tanner and Canon Huddleston. The Gold Star Award is the highest county award available to 4-H members.

Commissioners accept resignation of treasurer

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners accepted a letter of resignation from County Treasurer Britney Meraz, effective Oct. 15.
OCTOBER STUDENTS OF MONTH—Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez were honored as the October Students of the Month by the Perryton Rotary Club. They, along with their parents, were special guests at the club’s meeting Oct. 7.

OCTOBER STUDENTS OF MONTH—Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez were honored as the October Students of the Month by the Perryton Rotary Club. They, along with their parents, were special guests at the club’s meeting Oct. 7.

Mariscal, Hernandez named Rotary Club’s Students of Month

The Perryton Rotary Club has named Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez as its Students of the Month for October. They, along with their parents, joined the club at its meeting Oct. 7 and were recognized for their achievements.