Local Briefs

PISD survey on arming staff underway The PISD Board has been considering the possibility of arming school staff members. They want the input of parents and the community. Survey links are posted on the PISD website at: www.perrytonisd.org. Please complete the survey by Jan 31.

STOCK SHOW DEDICATION

STOCK SHOW DEDICATION—This year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale was dedicated to John and Sharon Ellzey. Pictured are, from left, Ochiltree County Ag Extension Agent Scott Strawn and John Ellzey. (Photo courtesy of Brittany Morgan)

Hospital board calls for election

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening at the Ochiltree General Hospital conference center. The board officially called an election for the board members. The election is currently scheduled for May 7.

Commissioners receive racial profiling report

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners received the annual racial profiling report from Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard.

2022 GRAND CHAMPION WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 21-22, Buckle Awards were presented to the exhibitors showing the animals that won Grand Champion for their breed.

OGH records over 100 positive COVID-19 cases

Ochiltree General Hospital announced on Wednesday that they had recorded well over 100 positive cases of COVID-19 in the last week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, OGH completed 272 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with 133 of those tests turning out positive.

Commissioners set Monday meeting

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Monday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. in the Ochiltree County Courthouse.