DUCK SEASON

The Seasons Assisted Living Center held a carnival event for residents on Thursday afternoon. Residents got to play a number of different carnival games to win tickets and prizes, as well as enjoying popcorn, face-painting, a photo booth, and more.

HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED

The candidates for Homecoming Queen at Perryton High School have been announced. The new Homecoming Queen will be chosen by the football team and crowned during the Perryton Rangers game against Pampa on Friday, Sept. 23, at Ranger Field.

Received a letter or notice from the IRS? Here are the next steps

When the IRS needs to ask a question about a taxpayer’s tax return, notify them about a change to their account, or request a payment, the agency often mails a letter or notice to the taxpayer. Getting mail from the IRS is not a cause for panic but, it should not be ignored either.

Local Briefs

Museum to host book signing for Skaggs Dr. Randy Skaggs, DVM will be at the Museum of the Plains on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1-3 p.m. for a book signng of his new memoir, “Country Vet: Thirty Years of Treating Animals and Trying to Understand their Owners.” Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Sept.

Texas drilling permits up again in August

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 867 original drilling permits in August 2022 compared to 687 inAugust 2021. The August 2022 total includes 788 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 12 to re-enter plugged wellbores and 60 for re-completions of existing wellbores.

Did you know?

Though office work might not be the first profession individuals think of in relation to elevating one’s cancer risk, sitting at a desk for most of the day can increase a person’s risk for cancer.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Sept. 14, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Torivio Cortez, white male. Date of birth, Dec. 31, 1981. Height, 5’11”, weight, 165 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Booker.

Vehicle crimes investigated

Crimes involving several vehicles were arrested by police during the week. The Perryton Furniture van, parked at 206 S. Main was damaged. The suspects were trying to steal the vehicle’s catalytic converter, but were not successful. Damage was estimated at $500.