County’s COVID cases remain low

There are still very few cases of COVID-19 in Ochiltree County this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the county has had only two new cases of the virus in the last 14 days, a decrease of 33% over the prior 14 days.

Rotary Club taking flag service orders

The Perryton Rotary Club is taking renewals and sign up for the flag service for the residents of Perryton. The club will provide a 3’ x 5’ nylon flag with sewn strip and embroidered flag be place at home, businesses or in group displays in the community.

MASTERS OF THE GRIDIRON

MASTERS OF THE GRIDIRON—Perryton High School’s football team was recognized on Monday evening at the Perryton High School All Sports Awards.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On May 4, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Ignacio Delgafillo Rodriguez, white male. Date of birth, July 31, 1986. Height, 5’6”, weight, 165 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Booker.

Where are they now?...Michael Littau, Part 1

Perryton has a long list of successful folks that grew up in our isolated, often weather punished, area of the state. Often, these kids originate from the same family. Despite identical backgrounds and influences, many shine in totally different aspects of society.

Several burglaries, thefts investigated

Several burglaries and thefts were investigated by police during the week. A vehicle burglary at 123 SW 15 was reported. Some 25 Norriseal Wellman Mizer retrofit valves were stolen from the bed of a pickup parked at the residence. Total value is $7,000.

Local Briefs

Kids’ fishing tournament set at Lake Fryer The Wolf Creek Advisory Board will hold its annual Kids’ Fishing Tournament at Wolf Creek Park on Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. Entry fee is just one dollar, and no license is required for participants.

HONORING A HERO

HONORING A HERO—Students from Williams Intermediate lined up along Main Street on last Thursday afternoon as a funeral procession for Pvt. Waldean Black, a Perryton Marine who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, traveled through Perryton on its way to the Ochiltree County Cemetery.