News

Active COVID-19 cases inch upward

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County has increased slightly. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stand at 14, up from 12 cases on Tuesday afternoon.

Durkin to speak March 4

Tim Durkin, CSP, of Dallas will speak in Perryton this Thursday, March 4, at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus as part of the Leadership Perryton XIX series.

PAC baseball/softball deadline extended

Sign-ups for baseball and softball have been extended at the Perryton Activity Center. The new deadline to sign up is Friday, March 5, at 8 p.m. Boys and girls ages 4-15 are encouraged to play. Fees for PAC members are $35; fees for non-PAC members are $65.

FPC sets GED testing dates for March

Frank Phillips College Allen Campus will hold tests for the GED on March 5, 12, and 26. The tests will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can register for the exam at https://ged.com/; the fee for the test is $35. Registration must be completed at least one day before the test is administered.

Parkinson’s support group to meet

The Perryton Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet on Friday, March 12, at noon at New Hope Fellowship, 2821 S. Ash. Lunch will be provided. Jo Bidwell from Southwest Parkinson’s Society in Lubbock, will present the program.

Rifle Club to hold Steel Challenge Match

The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly Steel Challenge Match on Sunday, March 14, at 1 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. Competitors will be shooting at paper plates at 50 feet — five plate array and two different arrays.

Girl Scouts set Easter egg hunt

The Perryton Service Unit of the Girl Scouts will host its fifth annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3, at 11 a.m. in the field behind Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. Children ages 1-12 may bring their own basket or bucket to participate.

Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting

The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 4, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. The club will be discussing new and ongoing projects. All are welcome — new memberships and renewals will be available.

Pistol Club sets silhouette match

The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly Silhouette Indoor Match on Sunday, March 7, at 1 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. Competitors will fire at paper silhouettes of chickens, pigs, turkeys, and rams at 50 feet.