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County’s active COVID cases up

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Ochiltree County’s active COVID-19 cases have risen slightly from last week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have risen to 69, up from 66 on Friday afternoon.
GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS Ochiltree County 4-H held its annual awards ceremony Monday night at the Expo Center. Winners of the Gold Star Awards, the highest county awards that can be given to a 4-H member, were, from left, Conor Huddleston and Chloe Tanner. Huddleston and Tanner received a plaque from the county, a pin, and a certificate from the state.

GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS Ochiltree County 4-H held its annual awards ceremony Monday night at the Expo Center. Winners of the Gold Star Awards, the highest county awards that can be given to a 4-H member, were, from left, Conor Huddleston and Chloe Tanner. Huddleston and Tanner received a plaque from the county, a pin, and a certificate from the state.

Ochiltree County 4-H holds awards annual presentation

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Ochiltree County 4-H presented its annual awards celebration at the Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 11. Ochiltree County Judge Charles Kelly presented the Gold Star Awards to Chloe Tanner and Canon Huddleston. The Gold Star Award is the highest county award available to 4-H members.

Commissioners accept resignation of treasurer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners accepted a letter of resignation from County Treasurer Britney Meraz, effective Oct. 15.
OCTOBER STUDENTS OF MONTH—Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez were honored as the October Students of the Month by the Perryton Rotary Club. They, along with their parents, were special guests at the club’s meeting Oct. 7.

OCTOBER STUDENTS OF MONTH—Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez were honored as the October Students of the Month by the Perryton Rotary Club. They, along with their parents, were special guests at the club’s meeting Oct. 7.

Mariscal, Hernandez named Rotary Club’s Students of Month

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
The Perryton Rotary Club has named Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez as its Students of the Month for October. They, along with their parents, joined the club at its meeting Oct. 7 and were recognized for their achievements.
UNITED WAY DONATION

UNITED WAY DONATION

UNITED WAY DONATION

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
UNITED WAY DONATION—The Ochiltree United Way received $4,776 as part of its proceeds from the 30th annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, hosted by the United Family in Lubbock. The event raised $500,000, which was allocated among 28 United Way organizations.

Did you know?

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
The terms “hospice” and “palliative” are not interchangeable. Hospice care is a form of palliative care geared toward patients with terminal illnesses facing their final months or weeks of life.

Alzheimer’s disease can be inherited from parent

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, people with a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to develop the disease than those who do not have a first-degree relative with Alzheimer’s. In addition, those who have more than one firstdegree relative with Alzheimer’s are at an...
Dyan and Kevin Harrison with son-in-law Austin DeWitt, son Kelin Harrison, and daughters Kaydee Harrison and Keeley DeWitt

Dyan and Kevin Harrison with son-in-law Austin DeWitt, son Kelin Harrison, and daughters Kaydee Harrison and Keeley DeWitt

Take us back...Kevin Harrison

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
Everyone for miles around Perryton knows Kevin Harrison. He has had a role in making many of the people within that area look good or, at worst, just presentable throughout their lives. Like my dad used to say, “You can’t make a silk purse out a sow’s ear.”

Local Briefs

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
Ranger Band send-off set The Band Boosters will have a send-off for the Ranger Band on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1:30 p.m., as they head to Amarillo to compete in UIL marching competition. All residents are encouraged to line Main Street with posters and signs wishing them good luck.
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