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Sports success, more COVID top second half of 2020

COVID-19 continued to be at the forefront of news in the second half of 2020, but gradually residents learned to cope with the “new normal.” The second half of the year kicked off with a public open house for the brand new Ochiltree County Law Enforcement Center.

United Way drive just shy of goal

With the latest contributions, the Ochiltree United Way 2021 fund drive is now a little less than $2,200 shy of its $90,000 goal. So far, the drive has now raised $87,869, which is 98% of the goal. Two divisions also increased their individual totals.
LOOKING BACK

LOOKING BACK

LOOKING BACK

Some of the top photos from the second half of 2020 included top photo, a fire destroyed 175 salvage cars northwest of Perryton in July; bottom left, author John Erickson and his wife Kris pose by the new Hank the Cowdog statue, unveiled at the Museum of the Plains in November; and bottom right,...

Attempted break-in is investigated

An attempted burglary and a fire were reported to police during the week. A burglary was reported at Kay’s Beauty Salon, 217 SW Third. The suspect or suspects broke the back door to enter the building. Nothing appeared to be missing.

Local Briefs

Rifle and Pistol Club sets annual meeting The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold their Annual Members Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Building. The club will be electing officers and discussing new and ongoing projects.
COVID-19 VACCINES MAKE IT TO COUNTY Ochiltree County Hospital District received the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine last week and were able to administer 120 vaccine doses to hospital employees, Perryton EMS, and residents and employees at The Seasons. Dr. Jennifer McGaughy was one of the first county doctors to get the vaccine, with Judy Valenzuela, LVN and employee health nurse for the hospital, administering the injection.

COVID-19 VACCINES MAKE IT TO COUNTY Ochiltree County Hospital District received the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine last week and were able to administer 120 vaccine doses to hospital employees, Perryton EMS, and residents and employees at The Seasons. Dr. Jennifer McGaughy was one of the first county doctors to get the vaccine, with Judy Valenzuela, LVN and employee health nurse for the hospital, administering the injection.

COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Ochiltree County

Ochiltree County received the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine last week. Ochiltree General Hospital announced the delivery of vaccines on Dec. 31.
COVID-19 dominates first half (and beyond) of 2020

COVID-19 dominates first half (and beyond) of 2020

COVID-19 dominates first half (and beyond) of 2020

The year 2020 started out like most years, with the hope of good things to come, but a virulent virus from China changed our lives, and lives around the world, in one fell swoop.

SENIOR NEWS

Happy New Year! Let’s get this party started, beginning with our January birthdays. It’s totally up to you guys to celebrate large and in charge to insure our year ahead is full of laughter, love, friends and family. No pressure.