Three arrested for fraud after tip
Three females were arrested in Wichita County for a series of crimes that occurred in Vernon last week. The Vernon Police Department contacted the Wichita County’s Sheriff’s office on Wednesday, August 31 regarding a vehicle involved in a theft. Working off that tip, at around 5:15 p.m., information was relayed about a vehicle involved in…
Read MoreFrederick man killed in crash
Fatality collision occurred Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at approximately 7:20 p.m. on E 395 Rd, ¼ south of OK-28, approximately 10 miles north of Eucha, OK in Delaware County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado was being driven by Ronald Hogshooter, Native American male, age 46, of Frederick, OK. Pronounced deceased…
Read MoreHidden Treasures begins porch pickup program
Hidden Treasures thanks the community for continued support. Your donations not only help the patients of North Texas State Hospital but also the community. Hidden Treasures is operated by a 501c3 Non-profit called the Volunteer Services Council for NTSH of Vernon. This means all donations and contributions stay local and benefit local people. All Donors…
Read MoreDistrict Court: Man bites dog (handler)
Two Vernon men were sentenced to prison during recent proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court in Wilbarger County. George Allen Reither, 42, of Vernon, received a sentence of three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the charge of assault against a public servant. On April 7, 2022, at around 2:56 p.m.Vernon police…
Read MoreVISD sets tax rate
The Vernon Independent School Board of Trustees met in Special Session Monday to discuss and approve this year’s property tax rate. After some discussion the board approved a rate of $1.1468 per $100.00 valuation which is $.9268 per $100.00 valuation for Maintenance and Operations and .220 per $100.00 valuation for interest and sinking for payment…
Read MoreUpdated COVID-19 boosters expected to be available in Texas next week
With updated COVID-19 booster vaccines now authorized and recommended for use, doses are expected to begin shipping over the next few days and arriving at health care providers across Texas next week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has allocated a total of about 900,000 doses of the updated boosters to Texas, including 502,500…
Read MoreChillicothe ISD student in fatality accident
A fatality accident occurred Thursday morning on U.S. 287 involving students on their way to school at Chillicothe ISD. One student died and another was airlifted to a Lubbock hospital in critical condition. According to DPS Sgt. Dan Buesing, the crash occurred Thursday, September 1, 2022, at around 7:40 a.m. Sgt. Buesing said a vehicle…
Read MoreHomecoming is Friday, Lions host Gainesville
Vernon High School will celebrate homecoming at halftime of Friday’s football game with Gainesville. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. This will be the 20th meeting between the two programs, with Gainesville holding a 11-8 advantage all-time. The Leopards are coming off a loss last Saturday 43-12 to Cedar Hill Trinity. Gainesville was 2-8 last…
Read MoreCity commission talks bacon
Bill Humphrey Vernon Record The Vernon City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday August 23. Mayor Pam Gosline called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Amanda Lehman, Director of the Vernon Tourism and Main Street Board addressed the Commission, stating that she had met with Tyson Foods representatives and discussed ideas for the…
Read MoreChillicothe ISD sets tax rate
Chillicothe school trustees approved the district’s 2022-2023 budget and tax rate during a monthly business meeting Monday, Aug. 29. The budget was set at $3,325,459. Also approved was a budget amendment concerning the end-of-year fund balance for auditing purposes. The budget is to be funded by an ad valorem tax rate set at $1.1846 per…
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