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Spearman man drowns at lake

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A man from Spearman drowned Friday evening at Lake Fryer in Wolf Creek Park.Around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, Texas Game Wardens in Ochiltree County responded to a possible water fatality on Lake Fryer.

Area businesses set July 4 closings

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Area businesses, government offices, and organizations have announced their closings for Independence Day this year.The Fourth of July is a federal holiday, so federal facilities such as the Perryton Post Office will be closed.

OGH board approves purchase of IV pumps

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.Among other items on the agenda, the hospital board approved the purchase of additional IV pumps for OGH.
Lemonade stands are a great summer tradition for kids of all ages, and with temperatures on the rise, everyone could enjoy a chance to cut the summer heat with something cold and sweet. Alex Hernandez, age 10, at 421 S. Cedar, had his lemonade stand out last Saturday afternoon, offering delicious, ice-cold lemonade for just a dollar for Senn Slemmons.

Lemonade stands are a great summer tradition for kids of all ages, and with temperatures on the rise, everyone could enjoy a chance to cut the summer heat with something cold and sweet. Alex Hernandez, age 10, at 421 S. Cedar, had his lemonade stand out last Saturday afternoon, offering delicious, ice-cold lemonade for just a dollar for Senn Slemmons.

COOLING DOWN FOR THE SUMMER

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
First Methodist to hold VBSFirst Methodist Church at 321 S. Baylor will hold their Vacation Bible School on July 6-9 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Rome (Paul and the Underground Church).” Kids in Pre-K through fifth grade are welcome. For more information, call 806-435-6571.

SeniorNews

Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgCongratulations to Keith Good for winning the Father’s Day Raffle. He was so stinkin’ excited. Who wouldn’t be?

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
On June 24, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Richard Reed, no personal information was available. Last known address was Pampa. There are three misdemeanor warrants for Reed for issuance of bad checks.
Williams Intermediate Elementary School recognized the school’s Teacher of the Year and the Paraprofessional of the Year. Pictured are, from left, Paraprofessional of the Year Sherry Good and Teacher of the Year Dana Walker.

Williams Intermediate Elementary School recognized the school’s Teacher of the Year and the Paraprofessional of the Year. Pictured are, from left, Paraprofessional of the Year Sherry Good and Teacher of the Year Dana Walker.

WILLIAMS STAFF AWARDS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Area receives another dose of rain this week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Perryton and Ochiltree County were treated to some more rain this week, courtesy of a short but intense rainstorm on Tuesday morning, along with a small thunderstorm early Wednesday morning.Dr. Emily White, who lives near Ochiltree General Hospital, received 2.50 inches of rain.
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