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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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.
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.
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.