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Larkspur makes a colorful border

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Modest white, radiant pink, or intense blue. Whichever color you choose, larkspur always catches the eye in borders, due to its stately appearance. If you find it hard to choose, a mix of colors also works surprisingly well. Larkspur (Delphinium) is a perennial that has many fans.

Car parts stolen

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

A couple of theft cases and an incident of criminal mischief were investigated by police during the week. The theft of several vehicle parts was reported at 101 E. Brillhart. Taken were a Cadillac trunk lid and both rear taillights. Value was estimated at $500.

FUN IN THE SUN

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

FUN IN THE SUN—Lifeguards at the Perryton Municipal Water Park have been busy June 13-16 giving swimming lessons for kids in the area.

Tips given for warm weather dog grooming

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat yearround. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months may seem like a good idea to keep a dog cool, but it can actually have the opposite effect for some animals.

Local Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Correction The recent story about the Lions Club’s annual fire The recent story about the Lions Club’s annual fireworks show incorrectly stated the date of the event. The fireworks show will take place on Monday, July 4.

Tips to care for trees in a drought

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Only mid-way through June and Texas has already seen extreme heat and very little rain this summer, with the trend predicted to continue. The anticipation of drought can bring many thoughts to mind from water shortages to increased wildfire risk, but what do drought conditions mean for trees?

CREATIVE AND COLORFUL CLOTHING

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Frank Phillips College Allen Campus, began its annual Kids College this week, with lots of activities for kids from ages 4-14. One of the more popular classes has been “2-Dye-4,” which lets kids explore different techniques for creating fun coloring projects for clothing and other materials.

OGH’s COVID cases drop slightly

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

COVID-19 results from Ochiltree General Hospital have dipped this week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 60 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with seven positive cases, down from nine last week.

Hospital board okays plan for scribe program for physicians

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening, June 20, in the Conference Center at Ochiltree General Hospital. Among other items on the agenda, the board members approved the adoption of a scribe program to be administered by Voice Products of Wichita, Kansas.

Rain storm brings minimal moisture

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

A rainstorm blew through Ochiltree County Tuesday evening, but despite occasionally threatening to fully open the spigots and pour the rain down, the storm brought very little actual rainfall to the county.

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