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Walk for Life to be virtual
This year’s Walk for Life will be all virtual and is designed to inform and raise support needed to supply life-enriching medical and educational services for families facing a challenging pregnancy and sexual health issues. Marleen Moore will be at Vernon’s The Center at 2300 Pease Street from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on…
Read MoreWGH reports successful trial treatment on Covid patient
Last week, Wilbarger General Hospital reported that one long-term patient has made a full recovery. Salvador Perez left the hospital after 45 days of being hospitalized with a serious case of COVID-19. Dr. Travis Lehman, WGH Chief of Medical Staff, obtained FDA approval from the FDA and Mayo Clinic to administer the convalescent plasma treatment…
Read MoreArea High School football schedule
Vernon vs. Gainesville The Vernon Lions lost their season opener at Big Spring 36-14 last Friday. It was close at half, as the Lions trailed 18-14. Christian Ochoa led Vernon with 14 carries for 92 yards and a TD. Vernon will be back in action on Friday at home, against Gainesville, with kickoff at 7…
Read MoreThursday is last day to purchase ticket for Friday’s football game
VISD superintendent Jeff Byrd stated that tickets for the home opener Friday against Gainesville will be available to the general public on Wednesday and Thursday. Due to capacity restrictions, from Covid-19 protocal, only 1,500 tickets will be sold to Vernon fans. No tickets will be available at the gate, and those planning to attend the…
Read MoreVISD sets slightly lower tax rate
The Vernon Independent School District board of trustees held a special meeting on Monday to deal with the end of the fiscal year, and beginning of a new year, starting Sept. 1. The trustees adopted a property tax rate of $0.9664 per $100 of valuation for next year. The current year’s rate is $0.97, and…
Read MoreReception to honor retiring pastor, wife
A come and go reception will be hosted by members of the Vernon Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, in the fellowship hall of the Vernon Baptist Church at 2700 Montgomery to honor Pastor Gary Chapman and his wife, Monica, on their retirement from the pastorate. A greeting card basket…
Read MoreChillicothe VFD fish fry set Saturday
The Chillicothe Volunteer Fire Department fish fry will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the CVFD. It’s “all you can eat” fried catfish, fries, hush puppies and red beans. Cost is $10 a plate and $5 a plate for children 6 and younger. All proceeds and donations will go…
Read MoreFormer Wilbarger County judge turns 92
On July 26, 2020, Bob Arnold turned 92 years old, but age hasn’t at all slowed down the former Wilbarger County judge. “Age doesn’t bother me,” Arnold said with a laugh. Arnold, who served as county judge here for some 24 years, is still active, including working on the family farm where he grows wheat…
Read MoreRelay for Life planned for Saturday
Wilbarger County Relay for Life honoring and remembering cancer patients and survivors is all set to be held Saturday, Aug. from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center. The event will begin with singing of the National Anthem followed by the Survivor Lap, the Caregiver Lap and the Team…
Read MoreB&G Club offering free school supplies
As students prepare to return to school on Monday, Aug. 17, the Boys & Girls Club is helping with the effort by providing free school supplies for all students in Vernon ISD & Northside ISD. Salvation Army is providing supplies to Harrold ISD. “We are providing supplies to all students from Pre-K – 12th grade,”…
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