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Hospital board to meet Monday evening The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.

How old is “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”?

Baseball fans likely know its familiar refrain by heart, and even non-fans can probably identify it the moment it begins playing. “ Take Me Out to the Ballgame” has long been part of the fabric of American culture, but even the most ardent fans of America’s pastime may be surprised to learn just...

Rain returns to Ochiltree County

Ochiltree County got two rain showers this week, with residents within the Perryton city limits getting most of their rain on Wednesday evening, while everyone outside the city limits received their rain on Thursday evening.

COVID-19 cases drop sharply in county

Ochiltree General Hospital’s COVID-19 numbers took a steep drop this week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 55 total COVID- 19 tests in the last seven days, with just five positive cases, down from 14 cases last week.
DUCK SEASON

DUCK SEASON

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

HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED

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.

Accident results in serious injuries

An accident Wednesday afternoon on the loop road seriously injured an Oklahoma man. According to Assistant Chief of Police Nick Yara, on Sept. 14 at around 2:43 p.m., the Perryton Police Department received a 911 call about a one vehicle crash on Southeast Loop 143.

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.