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COVID-19 cases are up in county

COVID-19 results from Ochiltree General Hospital have increased slightly since two weeks ago. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 78 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with 16 positive cases, up from 15 two weeks ago.

Avocados packed with nutrients, vitamins

Avocados are beloved by foodies, particularly those who enjoy guacamole. But flavor is not the only reason to love avocados, which the Cleveland Clinic notes are good sources of these nutrients and vitamins. Folate: Folate promotes normal cell function and tissue growth.

Info people need to verify their identity to IRS

When taxpayers have a question, their first stop should be IRS.gov. TheLet Us Help You pageis a great way to get answers to tax questions fast. People who call the IRS for additional help will need to have information available to verify their identity.
READY FOR THE SPLASHDOWN

READY FOR THE SPLASHDOWN

READY FOR THE SPLASHDOWN

READY FOR THE SPLASHDOWN—Despite cool weather on Friday, the temperatures in Ochiltree County are still punishingly hot, and lots of local residents are looking to beat the heat at the Perryton Municipal Water Park, including these kids testing their perfect dives and acrobatic flips on the diving...

Benefits of surgery in fight against pet cancer

When it comes to treating cancer in pets, there are several options available, depending on the type, location, and severity of the cancer. In some cases, surgically removing a cancerous tumor can be a great way to heal a pet and help them maintain a great quality of life. Dr.

Understanding cataracts

Individuals’ bodies, including their eyes, change with age. Vision can become less sharp as a person ages. Some aging individuals also experience difficulty seeing in bright light or in the evening. Cataracts may be to blame for these vision changes.

Local Briefs

PHS yearbooks to be distributed Perryton High School yearbooks will be distributed on Wednesday, Aug. 3, to 2022 seniors only from 4-8 p.m. in front of the high school library. Students should enter at the school’s front door.
PNB MARKS A CENTURY IN

PNB MARKS A CENTURY IN

PNB MARKS A CENTURY IN BANKING

PNB MARKS A CENTURY IN BANKING—Staff and customers at Perryton National Bank got together on July 22 to celebrate more than 100 years as an institution.

Rain brings more moisture to area

A light rainstorm moved through Ochiltree County beginning early Friday morning and continuing off and on throughout the day. Jerome and Bobette Doerrie, who live four miles northwest of Booker, reported the most rainfall overnight on Friday with 2.11 inches.