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Area businesses and offices set holiday hours

Christmas is only days away, and many businesses, organizations, and governmental offices are planning their days off for the holiday season. Frank Phillips College Allen Campus is closed for their holiday break and will remain closed until January 10, 2022.
BALLOT DRAWING FOR COUNTY CLERK CANDIDATES

BALLOT DRAWING FOR COUNTY CLERK CANDIDATES

BALLOT DRAWING FOR COUNTY CLERK CANDIDATES

The candidates for Ochiltree County’s County Clerk election met on Tuesday afternoon at the Ochiltree County Courthouse to draw for ballot position for the election. Sandra Limas will be in first position on the ballot, with Stacey Brown second.

United Way leaps to 96%

The Ochiltree United Way’s 2022 fund drive took a big leap toward its $92,000 goal, thanks to several donations in the non-profit division. The drive now stands at 96% of the goal, with $88,288 in donations so far. The non-profit division, which has a $10,000 goal, is now just $370 short of that.

Council hears CDC report

The Perryton City Council reviewed the Perryton Community Development Corporation’s semi-annual report, and appointed a new member to the CDC board at its meeting Tuesday evening. City Manager David Landis went over the CDC report, highlighting the current projects.

Hospital board updates wages

The Ochiltree County Hospital District’s Board of Directors met Monday evening at the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital. Among other items on the agenda, the board discussed an updated wage and salary program for the hospital’s employees.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA The Wreaths Across America event was held for the seventh year at Ochiltree Cemetery on Saturday morning, Dec. 18. The event was sponsored by the Wolf Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Jan. 3 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

Hospital Board sets Monday meeting

Hospital Board sets Monday meeting The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet on Monday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. in the conference room at Ochiltree General Hospital.
Cooking Up Some Good Luck

Cooking Up Some Good Luck

Cooking Up Some Good Luck

As festive carols fill the winter air, candles are lit in celebration, and seasonal dishes are shared by loved ones, this time of year is always marked by joyous holiday traditions. With 2022 on the horizon, resolutions for the year ahead are on the mind for many of us.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Dec. 16, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Alicia Moreno, white female. Date of birth, Aug. 6, 1980. Height, 5’4”, weight, 130 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.