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Scammers reportedly targeting elderly

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A report of scam phone calls supposedly coming from Ochiltree General Hospital have been reported by OGH. According to Amie Marrufo, OGH community education director, the hospital has received reports of suspicious phone calls requesting personal information from the 806-435-3606 number.
BEST LARGE BAND— Thousands of Ochiltree County residents showed up to watch the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on Main Street on Aug. 20. The winner of the Large Band category was the Liberal, KS marching band.

BEST LARGE BAND— Thousands of Ochiltree County residents showed up to watch the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on Main Street on Aug. 20. The winner of the Large Band category was the Liberal, KS marching band.

Xcel warning customers of new scammers

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
Xcel Energy has received several reports of attempted phone scams against Texas and New Mexico customers and is reminding business and residential customers how to protect themselves from falling victim to scams.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Sept. 12 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Parking is available in the back of the school next to the Administration Building. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided.
LIVE ANIMALS WINNING ENTRY— The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade attracted residents from all over Ochiltree County on Aug. 20 to enjoy the festivities. The winner in the Live Animal category of the parade was Jines Ranch.

LIVE ANIMALS WINNING ENTRY— The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade attracted residents from all over Ochiltree County on Aug. 20 to enjoy the festivities. The winner in the Live Animal category of the parade was Jines Ranch.

Texas Tuition Promise Fund to waive application fee through October 31

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund , the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2023.
SECOND PLACE NON-PROFIT— Ochiltree County residents lined Main StreetAug. 20 to watch the annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade. The second place prize for the Non-Profit Float category went to the Shriners.

SECOND PLACE NON-PROFIT— Ochiltree County residents lined Main StreetAug. 20 to watch the annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade. The second place prize for the Non-Profit Float category went to the Shriners.

DPS offers safety tips ahead of Labor Day holiday

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages everyone to drive safely as they celebrate the unofficial end of summer over the Labor Day weekend. In an effort to reduce crashes, the Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement from Sept. 2 through Sept.
DEEP DISCUSSION AND LIGHT PLAY

DEEP DISCUSSION AND LIGHT PLAY

DEEP DISCUSSION AND LIGHT PLAY

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
Yeah, sure, the playground is fun and slides are the best, but sometimes when you’ve got the whole park to yourself, the tire swing is a great place to sit with your brother and discuss the serious matters of life.
DOWNTOWN BLUES

DOWNTOWN BLUES

DOWNTOWN BLUES

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
Workers from the City of Perryton’s street department were busy lasts week repainting handicapped parking spaces in the downtown area. Pictured running the paint machine to freshen up the parking spaces are, from left, Cress Martinez and Andy Pena.

COVID-19 cases on rise

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Ochiltree General Hospital’s COVID-19 numbers took a jump upwards this week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 88 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with 28 positive cases, up from 13 cases last week.
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