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JH OAP CHAMPS

JH OAP CHAMPS

JH OAP CHAMPS

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Body Congratulations go to Guthrie Junior High for winning District One Act Play last week. Individual awards went to Ava Buckner for Best Stage Manager and to Jewel Johnson and Landon Richardson, Best Performers.
SMALL-TOWN SERVICE

SMALL-TOWN SERVICE

SMALL-TOWN SERVICE

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Body Andy Rochelle (formerly of Arvis Davis Chevrolet) and Ronnie Mejias of Mejias Auto, at 1213 Garrett Street in Paducah, provided engine diagnostics with a smile even on a rainy afternoon last week.

Holiday events around the region this season

Liz Adams |
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Body The rural counties of “The Big Empty” might be small in population, but they’re big on holiday happenings, starting this week. Watch this space in the newspaper every week between now and New Year’s for updates.
PARK HIKERS RESCUED Five hikers were brought out from the steep Haynes Ridge trail at Caprock Canyons State Park after dark Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTOS

PARK HIKERS RESCUED Five hikers were brought out from the steep Haynes Ridge trail at Caprock Canyons State Park after dark Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Caprock Rescue Team saves five

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Body The Caprock Rescue Team, a volunteer group made up of several local first responders from Silverton VFD, Silverton EMS, Quitaque VFD, Quitaque EMS and Caprock Canyons State Park staff, were dispatched Saturday evening for a rescue involving five hikers who had become disoriented...
MOTLEY COUNTY PLAYA LAKES FULL after much needed rain the last two weeks.

MOTLEY COUNTY PLAYA LAKES FULL after much needed rain the last two weeks.

Thirsty Caprock receives much-needed rainfall

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Body The Caprock Country finally received much need rain over the last twoweeks.Farmersandranchershave been reporting an average of 5 inches over the week of November 10, with a max of 6.67 inches, reported by Farah Holcomb, a landowner in Hall County.
MATADORSUNDEFEATED Motley County, 11-0, will play Klondie Friday night, Nov., 22 at 6 p.m. in Klondike. | COURTESY PHOTO

MATADORSUNDEFEATED Motley County, 11-0, will play Klondie Friday night, Nov., 22 at 6 p.m. in Klondike. | COURTESY PHOTO

Motley prevails in playoff, advances

Press Pass Sports
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Body After falling behind early, Motley County rode a strong second quarter to a victory over Miami 44-33 in a competitive Class 1A Division I bi-district clash.The Matadors stay unbeaten at 11-0 while advancing into the regional semifinal round to take on Klondike (7-4) Friday, Nov.

2024 CAPROCK HAPPENINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Body SCHOOL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS GUTHRIE November 25-29 PADUCAH November 25-29 MOTLEY COUNTY November 25-29 SILVERTON November 25-29 VALLEY November 25-29 Local Events CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK announces closures for wildlife management: Monday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.–Friday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.
Much ado about mulch

Much ado about mulch

Much ado about mulch

Ellen Peffley
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Body From the garden Much ado about mulchMulch is mulch is mulch. Right? Well, yes and no. The materials used as mulch are the same, but how and when the materials are used are not. There is summer mulching and winter mulching.
Warm and hearty lasagna soup

Warm and hearty lasagna soup

Warm and hearty lasagna soup

Angelina L
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Body Even during the holiday season, we need simple, nourishing meals to put together quickly. And like most people, my family loves lasagna. The recipe we make takes a good bit of time to prepare but using the same flavor profile for a soup gives us a quicker version.