4-H AND FUN

The Ochiltree County 4-H Club held a recruitment night on Tuesday to help new 4-H members find programs and projects they’d enjoy.

County commissioners propose new property tax rates, budget

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners formally approved a proposed property tax rate for the county for 2021-2022. The maintenance and operations tax rate was .

Active COVID-19 cases back up

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County has risen since 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 28, up from 20 last Thursday afternoon.

Child Find underway

The Perryton ISD is looking for children ages 3-21 years who may be slow in developing communication skills, social interactions, walking skills and or have major physical disabilities.

Special ed records to be destroyed

Perryton Special Education SSA is giving notice to destroy the special education records of students with disabilities (including speech) who graduated or were dismissed from special education in May 2013 and May 2014.

Blood drive set at FPC

Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 3-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. Photo identification will be required. Donors must be at least 17 years old, but donors who are 16 may donate with a signed parental consent form.

Jennie June Club sets book sale

The Jennie June Club will hold a book sale at the Perry Memorial Library beginning on Monday, Aug. 16, at noon. Paperbacks will be sold for 50 cents and hardbacks for one dollar.

4-H Recruitment Night set for Aug. 24

Ochiltree County 4-H Recruitment Night has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the Expo Center. Anyone interested in joining 4-H or seeing the programs offered are welcome to attend.