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Over two hundred register at Old-Timers meet Tuesday

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
(Reprinted from the Herald, Aug. 24, 1939) Two hundred fifteen registered at the Old Timers’ Reunion held at the Legion Hall during the Golden Jubilee Celebration in Perryton August 22. Of this number 73 were pioneers who arrived in the panhandle at least fifty years ago.

Wheatheart Celebration activities continues throughout coming week

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
Ochiltree County’s annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration’s spotlight events, including the Block Party, the parade, and Pioneer Day, are scheduled for the coming week. The first event scheduled for next week is the Senior Village Church Service, set for Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m.

United Way sets $92,000 goal

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
The Ochiltree United Way board met last week and set the campaign goal and allocations for 2022. The goal this year is $92,000, which was allocated among 11 agencies. The campaign chairman this year is Jennie Itara, with the theme, “Give Today...Change Tomorrow.

PISD to offer free meals

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
The Perryton ISD will have a nice change for school meals this coming school year. The district will offer healthy meals to all students at no cost. “Grab and go” meals will also be available again, distributed at the administration building parking lot.

City sales tax payment for August up 7.5%

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
Continuing a welcome upward trend, the City of Perryton’s sales tax payment was up over 7.5%, with $283,589 received. The payments to date are still behind by close to 3%, with a little over $1.8 million so far. Area cities also saw increases in August, except for Canadian.

COVID-19 cases up slightly in county

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
Ochiltree County’s active COVID-19 cases have bumped up slightly since mid-week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have risen to 23, up from 22 on Tuesday afternoon.
SCHOOL IS COMING!

SCHOOL IS COMING!

SCHOOL IS COMING!

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
Perryton schools start next Wednesday, and Perryton Independent School District teachers have spent this week attending meetings, compiling lesson plans, and getting their classrooms in shape for new students.
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