In Brief: Aug. 23
Tailgate: Perkins County Schools Booster Club Tailgate Supper will be held Friday, Aug. 25 at Haenfler Field starting at 5:30 p.m. See ad on page 3 for more details.
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Perkins County Schools Superintendent Phillip Picquet, was born in Grant and returned in 2014 to take on the superintendent position.
Getting to know you: Phillip Picquet
Phillip Picquet, better known as Mr. Picquet or even just Picquet, is the superintendent of Perkins County Schools.
Hightower arraigned in county court
Brian E. Hightower of Grant was arraigned in Perkins County Court on Wednesday, Aug. 16 with Judge Edward Steenburg presiding.
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The camper located at 109 S Hardy Ave. in Madrid was considered a total loss after a fire on Monday, Aug. 21
Madrid fire claims temporary home
A fire at 109 S Hardy Ave. in Madrid destroyed a camper trailer and all its contents on Monday, Aug. 21.
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Some eclipse viewers camped out Sunday night; others staked out their spots even a week in advance. By Monday morning, Aug. 21, the traffic was steady headed toward the path of totality in such places as Arthur.
Many make trek to see eclipse
It may have been the first time in its history that the village of Arthur had so many people there at once, and certainly it was the first time such a diverse crowd visited.