Active COVID-19 cases continue to fall

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County fell again this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stand at 12, down from 16 last Thursday’s numbers.

Limelight

Someone who faces the glare of publicity is said to be in the limelight. American chemist Robert Hare discovered that a blowpipe flame acting upon a block of calcium oxide, which is lime, produces a brilliant white light that could be used to illuminate theater stages.

BEST ALL AROUND SENIORS

In addition to the announcements of multiple local scholarships, the annual awards ceremony Thursday morning included the announcement of this year’s Best All Around in the Class of 2021.

MR. AND MISS PHS

Morgyn Vela and Pablo Perez were crowned Mr. and Miss PHS during Perryton High School’s Senior Skip Day event on Monday morning. PHS graduation is coming up this Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at Ranger Field.

Hospital board approves plans for upgraded labor room

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening at the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.

McGarraugh retires from Wheat Producers Board after 36 years

Producer and board member Scott McGarraugh has retired from the Texas Wheat Producers Board (TWPB) after 36 years of service. “During my time on the board, we enacted positive change for producers through our work on farm bills, trade and research,” McGarraugh said.

PERRYTON POLICE AWARDED FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE

PERRYTON POLICE AWARDED FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE—The Perryton Police Department received an award Thursday to recognize their service to the elderly and people with disabilities in the community.