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.

Hospital Board to meet Monday night

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet on Monday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Ochiltree General Hospital conference room.

Balko Lions to hold Ground Hog Supper

The Balko Lions Club will hold its annual Ground Hog Supper on Friday, Feb. 4, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Balko school cafeteria. Free will donations may be made to benefit the Balko and Elmwood fire departments. The Balko basketball teams will play Beaver that evening.

Constitutional Public to meet

The Constitutional Public will meet Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. A representative from the Don Huffines For Governor campaign will be in attendance. Everyone is invited to attend.

American Legion to hold monthly meeting

The American Legion Post 254 will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 7, at the Senior Citizen Center. A meal will be served at 6 p.m., and the meeting itself will begin at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend.

Baseball/softball sign ups underway

The Perryton Activity Center is holding sign ups for baseball and softball. Boys and girls ages 4-15 are encouraged to play. Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, beginning April 4. The number of teams per division will determine the number of games.

County eligible for emergency grazing

Ochiltree County is also eligible for emergency grazing on CRP acreage. For more information, contact the Ochiltree County Farm Service Agency at 806-435-6597, ext. 2.

PISD taking pre-K survey

ThePerryton ISD is in the planning phase for a Pre-K program for three year old children in the 2022-23 school year for Pre-K eligible students. This would be a half-day program with two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.