Schniederjan earns OSU scholarship

 Gracie Schniederjan recently received Oklahoma State University’s Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship to provide academic support for the 2025-26 school year. The scholarships were awarded at the 2025 Scholarship and Awards banquet, hosted by the Ferguson College on April 3.

Hartley County burn ban lifted

 Hartley County commissioners lifted the burn ban Monday at their regular meeting, along with approving the purchase of fire extinguishers for all county vehicles and the Justice Center. 

Three requests, all approved, came from the Sheriff’s Department. It will send a cadet through the police academy, paying his or her salary while in attendance. A $4000 line item for computers will be added to the department budget. The office will be allowed to hire a part-time deputy at a rate to be determined by the sheriff and the treasurer.

Egg-stra, Egg-stra, Two
community hunts planned

 Grab your baskets, boys and girls – it’s Easter Egg hunting time, and there are two community-wide events coming up! 

Don’t miss Coon Memorial Nursing Home’s annual Egg Hunt at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, April 18. Residents are eagerly anticipating the joy of watching little ones hunt for treats, so come on out and join the fun! 

Then, on Easter Sunday, April 20, the XIT Rangers will hold their Easter Egg Hunt at 2:30 p.m. at the XIT Clubhouse & Arena, 2408 FM 281, Dalhart. All are encouraged to take part in the festivities.