School opens Wednesday
Summer vacation is officially over next Wednesday, Aug. 18.
That’s when students will return to Perkins County schools for the 2021-22 school year.
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The Venango Fire Department received its new Type 6 grass rig last Wednesday. The new vehicle is designed to fight grass fires quickly.
Venango Volunteer Fire Department ready to ‘quick attack’ grass fires
The Venango Volunteer Fire Department purchased a new vehicle to help them fight grass fires quicker and more efficiently than before.
Friday night, August 6, vehicle owners and enthusiasts gathered on Central Avenue in Grant for Perkins Count Chamber’s annual Cruise Night. A variety of vehicles could be found, including golf carts, a fire truck, classics and sports cars. Above: Brent Deaver chauffeurs fiance Mary Kay Hills (front passenger) while his sister-in-law, Jessica Deaver holds on to her daughter Eevee in the back of an older Grant Fire Truck. Middle: All sorts of cars zipped down Grant’s main street for an evening of community fun. Below: Mason McGreer and cousin Alyssa Geisert enjoy the cruise on Grandpa Bruce’s golf cart.
Cruisin’ down Central
Red Hatters hold July luncheon at Little Bluestem
The Scarlet Chapeau Red Hats met for lunch at Little Bluestem on July 21. Mary Jo Chatetain of Home Instead treated everyone to a piece of pie.
Review of county budget begins
Roads. Roads. Roads. Roads.