United Way sets $92,000 goal

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

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.

COVID-19 cases up slightly in county

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.

DPS urges drivers to be aware as school year begins in Texas

With the school year beginning in person soon for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Aug. 11 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Felipe Tapia Hernandez, white male. Date of birth, July 10, 1975. Height, 5’4”, weight, 150 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

SUPPORTING LOCAL HEROES

SUPPORTING LOCAL HEROES—The Boots and Badges Blood Drive, sponsored by Coffee Memorial Blood Center, was held on Aug. 3 at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus.

Pandemic help for timber harvesters

Texans who make a living cutting or hauling timber, or processing wood by chipping or grinding, are eligible for grants from a fund of up to $200 million provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under a pandemic assistance program.