OGH reports first COVID-19 cases since mid-March

Ochiltree General Hospital reported two positive COVID-19 cases in the last week. The new cases are the first new positive cases reported at the hospital since March 17.

IRS offers important tax reminders for people selling a home

A lot of families move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income when filing their tax return.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On May 25, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Ethan Collier, no personal information was available. Last known address was Perryton. There are two misdemeanor warrants for Collier for issuance of bad checks.

BEST CITIZENS AT PHS

BEST CITIZENS AT PHS—At the annual Perryton High School awards assembly on May 18, students in each class were honored as the Best Citizens.

Xcel offers tips for reporting, tracking outages, safely riding out the storms

As the region approaches its peak storm season, Xcel Energy is reminding Texas and New Mexico customers how to prepare for possible electricity outages.

Dog bites reported

Several dog bites were reported to police during the week. The bites occurred in several different areas of town. According to the report, the people bitten were out for a walk. Luckily most of the dogs had their shots.

Tips for making your own summer bouquet

Bring summer into your home with summer flowers. Choose your favorites and create the bouquet of your dreams. Summer is about being outside in the sunshine, with lush flowers in lots of colors and with wonderful scents.

DPS reminds drivers to buckle up, drive safely for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to celebrate safely as they enjoy their holiday.

STUDENT OF MONTH

STUDENT OF MONTH— Perryton High School seniors Hallie Lingo, left, and Adrian Ceniceros, right photo with Rotarian Dent Felix, has been named the Rotary Club’s Students of the Month for May.