COVID-19 cases up

The Texas Department of State Health Services is recording an increase in COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County. According to data from TDSHS, the county has had 130 new cases of the virus in the last 14 days, an increase of 141% over the prior 14 days.

March 15 webinar to highlight fish options when stocking ponds

AT exas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicewebinar from 6-7 p.m. March 15 will cover the basics of fish genetics available to meet pond owners’ fisheries expectations and goals. Registration is $35. Pay with credit card to receive immediate instructions regarding access to the webinar.

Amarillo blood center is holding special drive

Blood donors help save lives and can “Renew Life” when donating with Coffee Memorial Blood Center this Thursday and Friday.

Spider Silk

Spider silk is a protein that is formed as a liquid by silk glands and squeezed out of spinnerets like toothpaste from a tube. The liquid thread hardens as it leaves the spinneret and some types become stronger than a steel thread of the same diameter

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On March 9, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Angelica Alvarado, no personal information was available. Last known address was Liberal, KS. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Alvarado for issuance of bad checks.

Business burglarized

A business burglary topped activity for the week. A business at 119 N. Main was burglarized. Stolen were credit cards, check books, an iPad, iWatch, a laptop and cash. Estimated total value was $5,000.

Old Nut

Almonds are the oldest, most widely cultivated and extensively used nuts in the world.

Yeary to retire from FirstBank Southwest

FirstBank Southwest president Brady Yeary will retire in April, after 40 years with the bank. A community retirement reception is planned for Thursday, March 24, from 1-3 p.m. in the bank lobby in Perryton.