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More COVID cases reported at OGH

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Ochiltree General Hospital reported several new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, OGH completed 41 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with five positive cases.
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Monday morning’s Memorial Day program at the Ochiltree County Ceme-tery required the assis-tance of many to com-plete.
FIRST TIME SWIMMER

FIRST TIME SWIMMER

FIRST TIME SWIMMER

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Swimmers turned out in droves this week as the Perryton Municipal Water Park officially opened for the summer.

PISD recognizes years of service

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
On May 26, after school was out and students had left for the year, Perryton ISD faculty and staff gathered at Perryton High School to honor their retiring staff and to recognize those who have been with the district for five-year milestones.

Tips still sought on vehicle burglary

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers still needs information this week to solve a vehicle burglary. On or around April 25, a vehicle was burglarized in the 100 block of SW 15th. Taken from the vehicle was a white box containing 25 Norriseal Wellmark Mizer valves. Estimated value is $7,000.

Follow The Trail origins

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
The standard U.S. railroad width (4 feet, 8.5 inches) is directly derived from the width of Roman war chariots. This is because the English expatriates who designed the U.S. railroad system based their measurements on the pre-railroad tramways built in England.
GETTING THE BUZZ ON BEES—Dr. Randy Skaggs, DVM, gave a program at the Museum of the Plains on Saturday afternoon about bees and beekeeping. About 15 people showed up to hear the program, which covered everything from simple bee facts to types of bees, hives, honey production, and the business of beekeeping. Pictured, Dr. Skaggs, at right, shows off a beekeeper hat, cap cutter, and honey frame to museum director Stacy Brown.

GETTING THE BUZZ ON BEES—Dr. Randy Skaggs, DVM, gave a program at the Museum of the Plains on Saturday afternoon about bees and beekeeping. About 15 people showed up to hear the program, which covered everything from simple bee facts to types of bees, hives, honey production, and the business of beekeeping. Pictured, Dr. Skaggs, at right, shows off a beekeeper hat, cap cutter, and honey frame to museum director Stacy Brown.

Skaggs give information on bees and beekeeping

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Dr. Randy Skaggs presented an informative program on beekeeping at the Museum of the Plains May 21. He shared several interesting facts with the audience. Bee Facts 1. Female bees can sting but males cannot. Females do all the work. 2.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Building. The club will be discussing new and ongoing projects.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
TEACHER OF THE YEAR—This year’s Excellence in Education Award, presented during the annual awards ceremony at Perryton High School last Wednesday morning, was presented to PHS Spanish teacher Evelyn Tarango, left, pictured with PHS principal Ross Sproul.
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