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Grace Church delivers 201 turkey baskets

Grace Church in Borger sponsored 201 turkey baskets this Thanksgiving for residents in need in Hutchinson County. Baskets were delivered in Borger, Fritch, Stinnett and Sanford. The baskets consisted of a turkey and all the fixings.

Fitzgerald announces bid for commissioner

Michael Fitzgerald is proud to announce that he is running for Precinct 1 Hutchinson County Commissioner. Fitzgerald is a Republican and will face Gary Alexander in the March 3, 2020, primary for the Republican nomination for Precinct 1 county commissioner.

Concerned resident addresses BISD board

Borger resident Kristina Brittain addressed the trustees about the school system possibly adding more counseling and mental health services to the school resources for students. For the complete story, subscribe to our E-edition. Single editions can be purchased for 75 cents each.

The worry and panic never go away

Penny Meek’s face filled with emotion as she described what it felt like as a mother when her son Thomas Brown went missing in November of 2016.

Jordan announces constable candidacy

By JESSICA OZBUN
Staff Writer

Putting out fires is a family affair

Firefighting is a family affair for Rodney and Brittany Kerbo of Fritch. Rodney is the chief and Brittany is the assistant chief of the Fritch Volunteer Fire Department. “We are one of the very few departments that have a husband-wife team as chief and assistant chief,” Rodney said.

Borger native Blaik Kemp announces bid for sheriff

Borger native Blaik Kemp has announced that he too is running for Hutchinson County sheriff. All three announced candidates for sheriff are Republicans. However, candidates have until Dec. 9 to register for telection so more Republican or Democratic candidates may join the race.

Borger High School theater to present ‘Into the Woods’

Let’s say you’re new at your job as a theater teacher at Borger High School and you have students who have little or acting experience and want to put on a live production for the public.
You could pick a one-act play with only a half-dozen characters, but that would be too easy.

Coker seeks re-election

Sheriff Kirk A. Coker is excited to announce that he his running for Hutchinson County sheriff once again. Coker was elected in 2016 after a run-off primary election in which he won against incumbent Don Johnson by 51 votes.

Huffines enjoying retirement in Borger’s downtown

Owning and operating three businesses while in retirement is probably not high on the list of most married couples. But for Carol and Janet Huffine, it’s turned out to be a perfect fit.