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COVID cases fall again in county

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

After an increase in cases last week, Ochiltree General Hospital’s COVID-19 numbers fell sharply this week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 58 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with 14 positive cases, down from 28 cases last week.

County holds public hearing, approves budget

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Tuesday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The main item on the commissioners’agenda was a public hearing on the 2022-23 budget. However, there were no members of the public present to speak on the budget.

B-I-N-G-O!

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Perryton Senior Citizen Center hosted Bingo on Wednesday afternoon after their usual noontime meal for players from the Senior Center as well as from Senior Village. Pam Sanford, administrator of Senior Village, served as the bingo caller for the afternoon.

Dumas Demons come to town Friday

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Dumas Demons will come to town this Friday night to take on Perryton at Ranger Field. Game time is 7 p.m. Dumas is 1-1 on the season. The Demons handled Lubbock Estacado last Friday, 34-7, but lost their opener to Lubbock Cooper, 27-8. Dumas is in a tough District 3-4A, DI.

ELKS MAKE $3,000 DONATION TO SNACK PAK

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Perryton Elks Lodge #2368 made a $3,000 donation to Snack Pak 4 Kids to help with food for the program. The donation was made possible through a grant available through the Elks’ Grand Lodge in Chicago.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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