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Seminole shares Ukranians’ heartbreak, fear with invasion

Sun, 03/06/2022 - 12:00am

SEMINOLE – When Gaines County resident Julie Carter told Katya Lukash of Berdyansk Akosa, Ukraine, that the Sentinel wanted to do a story of what’s happening in her country, Katya was quick to respond. “Tell them the Citizens of Ukraine are peaceful people. Putin told his people (the Russians) their mission was to save/ rescue Ukrainian people from their president. That is fake.”

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Ordinance succeeds in getting non-operable vehicles removed

Sun, 03/06/2022 - 12:00am

ANDREWS – A recent city ordinance amendment aimed at clearing non-motor vehicles from streets appears to be achieving its goal, according to city officials.

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FCC broadband maps don’t match county’s actual coverage

Sun, 03/06/2022 - 12:00am

SNYDER – Scurry County commissioners received an update on broadband during Tuesday’s meeting.

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Former LHS student escapes Ukraine

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:00am

One day Sofia Sukach, 19, was your typical college student studying journalism in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine. The next day, bombs were exploding and shots were being fired in her country as Russian troops invaded the nation.

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Pancakes ...

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:00am

Lamesa Service Club member Ryan Owens (left) is joined by Lamesa High School culinary students Justin Peterson, Lily Galindo and Ariseli Hernandez in staffi ng the grills during a portion of the big pancake supper hosted by the service club this past Saturday at the Lamesa high school cafeteria. About 600 all-you-can-eat meals of pancakes, sausage and bacon were served during a three-hour period. Proceeds from the event are used by the service club to support various local endeavors, with a focus on helping the youth of Lamesa. LPR photo

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... and Popcorn

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:00am

Paul Wade (left) serves up popcorn as patrons and donors of Lamesa’s Movieland Theater gathered Monday evening for a meal and the pick of two featured films. The gathering was a fundraising campaign to keep the non-profit movie theater operational. The membership drive will provide funds for new equipment and facility repairs. LPR photo

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Turnout light for primaries

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:00am

Dawson County voters generally agreed with their counterparts across Texas in the top statewide races on the ballots in Tuesday’s party primary elections.