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At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Jan.7,a Cessna 182,from Amarillo, did a touch-andgo, a Cessna Caravan fueled up on its way from Georgia to Arizona and a Bell 206 helicopter, from Wichita Falls, dropped in for fuel.Wednesday, Jan.
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Teleology’s true tale

Over the last few articles, we concluded that, based upon scientific observation and evidence from the cosmos, there was a First Cause that caused the universe to begin to exist. From there, we were able to make some general conclusion about the nature of this First Cause.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 8 Civil papers served: 3Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court reinstated the burn ban at its Monday, Aug. 26 special meeting. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Office at 806447-2588.
Wellington Emergency Medical Service first responders gather Saturday, Jan. 4 for the annual banquet to recap 2024. Samantha Blacksher and Charmayne Hampton accepted EMT of the Year accolades. Front row, from left, Carle Kemp, Ethan Cummings, Noah Downing, Krystle Tarver, Hampton. Back row, from left: Logan Cummings, Blacksher, Michael Ryan, Farris Nation. Not pictured: Matt Orr. Courtesy Photo

Wellington Emergency Medical Service first responders gather Saturday, Jan. 4 for the annual banquet to recap 2024. Samantha Blacksher and Charmayne Hampton accepted EMT of the Year accolades. Front row, from left, Carle Kemp, Ethan Cummings, Noah Downing, Krystle Tarver, Hampton. Back row, from left: Logan Cummings, Blacksher, Michael Ryan, Farris Nation. Not pictured: Matt Orr. Courtesy Photo

Blacksher takes reins of Wellington Emergency Medical Services

WELLINGTON — While Farris Nation, Wellington Emergency Medical Services (EMS) administrator, instructor and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), announced his resignation as administrator, Samantha Blacksher, assistant administrator for the past two years, has promoted to the leadership...
The Childress Independent School District (ISD) School Board, including back row, from left, Carol Freeman, Jay Teague and Vice President Leslie Bruce, and front row, from left, Secretary Lori Rabe, President Doug Daniel and Eric Green, celebrates School Board Appreciation Month. Not pictured is Matt Stone. Childress ISD

The Childress Independent School District (ISD) School Board, including back row, from left, Carol Freeman, Jay Teague and Vice President Leslie Bruce, and front row, from left, Secretary Lori Rabe, President Doug Daniel and Eric Green, celebrates School Board Appreciation Month. Not pictured is Matt Stone. Childress ISD

Childress ISD School Board celebrates School Board Appreciation Month

CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, Jan. 13, the Childress Independent School District (ISD) School Board was recognized by Childress ISD Superintendent Mark Dykes in honor of School Board Appreciation Month.
Hunting with his grandad, Plaska Lodge owner Oren Don Molloy, and his dad, Colt Molloy, eight-year-old Finn harvested his first buck on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Photo Courtesy of Plaska Lodge

Hunting with his grandad, Plaska Lodge owner Oren Don Molloy, and his dad, Colt Molloy, eight-year-old Finn harvested his first buck on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Photo Courtesy of Plaska Lodge

Hall County’s Plaska Lodge highlights once-in-a-lifetime hunt

MEMPHIS – Plaska Lodge owner Oren Don Molloy chronicles an experience that every outdoorsman dreams of as 2024 came to a close.“The most thrilling hunt for me this year didn’t involve me as the hunter—or even the guide,” said Molloy, who’s been in the hunting guide profession for over 30 years.

Guiding hand in the future of agriculture

The future of agriculture lies in the hands of the upcoming generations. Let it not go unnoticed how the future generations learned what they know and continue to learn, thanks to the older generations for their guiding hand in the education of the future.