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News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Chamber sets free movie night The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce will hold a free movie night, featuring the animated film “Finding Dory,” on Thursday, July 1, at 7 p.m. at the Ellis Theatre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Retail beef prices remain high

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Consumers can expect higher beef prices at grocery stores despite a recent dip after the typical seasonal peak around Memorial Day, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

County gets extra dose of rain this week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Ochiltree County got a bit more rain this week as scattered showers left plentiful rain for some and just trace amounts for others. KEYE Radio’s official rainfall total for the week so far is .50 of an inch.

Child dies in ATV accident in Farnsworth

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
A nine-year-old boy died in an ATV accident in Farnsworth on Tuesday evening. According to Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard, an ambulance responded to the accident at 6:07 p.m. on Tuesday.
GEARING UP TO GRILL

GEARING UP TO GRILL

GEARING UP TO GRILL

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The Museum of the Plains will be holding a fundraiser and selling smoked pork tenderloins on Friday, July 2, from 3-6 p.m. Prices are $15 each or two for $25. Pre-orders are strongly encouraged, as supplies are limited.
READY FOR SOME FIREWORKS?

READY FOR SOME FIREWORKS?

READY FOR SOME FIREWORKS?

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Perryton Lions Club members, including Paul Dutcher, J Aston, and Rex Mann, were busy Saturday morning getting fireworks unloaded and prepped in anticipation of their annual fireworks show coming up on Sunday, the Fourth of July, at Wolf Creek Park.

County commissioners discuss ATV regulations at Wolf Creek Park

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court discussed ATVs at Lake Fryer, among other business at its meeting on Monday at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners spoke with Wolf Creek Park concessionaire Rocky Dunnam about clarifications on the Wolf Creek Park rules and regulations.

Active COVID-19 cases holding steady at zero

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
There are still no active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stands at zero, unchanged from last Thursday afternoon.
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