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City is gearing up for an active mosquito season

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
After almost two years of drought, Perryton has enjoyed almost six weeks of rain. And while rain may be great for grass and flowers, it also means it’s prime mosquito season again. All it takes is a little moisture in a container to grow mosquitoes.
Local county residents are turning out for the Ochiltree County Farmers Market every Saturday for their pick of farm-fresh vegetables, homemade bread and pastries, and handmade crafts and quilts. The Farmers Market will be open in the Perryton National Bank parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through mid-September.

Local county residents are turning out for the Ochiltree County Farmers Market every Saturday for their pick of farm-fresh vegetables, homemade bread and pastries, and handmade crafts and quilts. The Farmers Market will be open in the Perryton National Bank parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through mid-September.

FARMERS MARKET OPEN ON WEEKENDS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

June sales tax payment shows 10% decrease

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The City of Perryton’s June sales tax payment showed another drop, as did several other cities. The city’s payment of $213,147 was down 10% from June 2022. Its year to date payments of $1.47 million are also down close to 9%.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Key Heights Baptist to hold VBS Key Heights Baptist Church, located across the street from Leatherman Park, will host Vacation Bible School, “Twists and Turns,” for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade June 11-16 from 6-8:30 p.m. Kids will make crafts, play games, enjoy snacks, learn about...

Final COVID19 workers’ comp report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The workers’ compensation division of the Texas Department of Insurance has issued its final update of COVID-19 worker’s comp claims. By April 30, insurance carriers reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 claims and 472 fatalities.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
On June 7, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jeremy Kyle Anderson, white male. Date of birth, Aug. 20, 1994. Height, 5’5”, weight, 120 pounds. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Are you ready for a disaster if it happens?

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
You already know … Planning for a disaster when a disaster is heading your way isn’t ideal and could be too late. You need to prepare now. Here are some easy steps: —Install a weather app on your phone.
Jake and Katherine Yeary

Jake and Katherine Yeary

Weatherley-White, Yeary wed May 20

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Katherine Weatherley-White of Dallas and Jake Yeary of New Braunfels exchanged wedding vows May 20, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Christ Church in New York City. Officiating minister was Violet Lee.
STUDENTATHLETES HONOREDAT BANQUET—

STUDENTATHLETES HONOREDAT BANQUET—

STUDENTATHLETES HONOREDAT BANQUET—

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Perryton High School’s top student athletes were recognized at the Perryton High School All Sports Awards Banquet. The recipients of the Best Student Athlete awards, honoring the athletes with the highest grade point averages, were, from left, Tad Pshigoda and Caitlynn Thomas.
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