Commissioners approve laptops for patrol vehicles

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved the purchase of new laptop computers for the Sheriff’s Department’s patrol vehicles.

County’s COVID cases are steady

After a couple of weeks of rising cases, Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 numbers are now holding steady. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 49 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with nine positive cases, unchanged from last week.

Mentors important

Mentors have been driving forces behind the careers of some of the world’s most accomplished individuals.

WARDENS AND JUDGES

WARDENS AND JUDGES—Texas Game Wardens from around the area served as the judges for last Saturday’s Children’s Fishing Tournament at Lake Fryer and Wolf Creek Park. Pictured are, from left, wardens A.J. Meyer, Lance Lindley, Frank Miemiec, Jeremy Schwalk, and intern Matthew Rollins.

IRS increases mileage rate for rest of 2022

The Internal Revenue Service has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and certain other purposes.

REELING IN THE FISH

REELING IN THE FISH—The Children’s Fishing Tournament returned to Lake Fryer and Wolf Creek Park last Saturday, June 4, for the first time in two years.

PHS COUNSELOR’S HONOR ROLL

Perryton High School has listed the students making the counselor’s honor roll for the second semester of school.

Dairy dietary guidelines suggested

The value of a well-balanced diet is undeniable. An eating plan that includes foods from the various food groups ensures individuals get an assortment of healthy vitamins, minerals and nutrients.