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City’s sales tax payment drops 10% in January

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The City of Perryton’s January sales tax payment didn’t kick off the new year to a great start. The city received a payment of $168,470, down a little over 10% from the January 2020 payment. Most area cities, however, did notch an increase in their January payments.

Commissioners to accept proposals for concessionaire

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met for their first meeting of 2021 on Monday at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved a plan to accept proposals for a new concessionaire at Lake Fryer and Wolf Creek Park.
UNITED WAY DONATION

UNITED WAY DONATION

UNITED WAY DONATION

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Even though the United/United Way Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament was not held last year, United Supermarkets, LLC and vendor partners still raised $500,000 for 28 United Way chapters across its areas of operation.

Many varieties of chocolate in stores for Valentine’s Day

News Staff
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Chocolate is a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. According to the Nielsen Company, Valentine’s Day is the third busiest holiday for chocolate sales, following Halloween and Easter. More than 70 million pounds of chocolate are purchased each year and offered as Valentine’s Day gifts.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Rifle Club to hold Steel Challenge Match The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly Steel Challenge Match on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Building.

COVID-19 cases fall in county

News Staff
Saturday, January 9, 2021
The numbers of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County fell this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stand at 84, up from 112 on Tuesday afternoon.
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