THE GIFT OF SONG

Students from Perryton High School’s choirs went caroling at the home of Brenda Schnabel this week. Schnabel is the accompanist for the choirs and has been ill at home since Thanksgiving.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Dec. 16, 2020, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Maximiliano Fernandez, white male. Date of birth, May 29, 1975. Height, 5’11”, weight, 200 pounds. Brown eyes, gray hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Another quiet week for crime

It was another uneventful week for crimes during the week, with few offenses reported to local law enforcement. Taylor Head, 1823 S. Baylor, reported that a truck and vehicle had been damaged at the residence. Both were keyed by a sharp object.

Local Briefs

PHS plans Christmas play Perryton High School’s Theatre Department will per Perryton High School’s Theatre Department will perform their Christmas play, “Christmas at Cricket County Cafe,” on Friday, Dec. 18, at the PHS auditorium.

USDA announces increase to some CRP incentive payments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing incentive payments for practices installed on land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is upping the Practice Incentive Payment for installing practices, from 5 percent to 20 percent.

Phishing scam targets some TDLR licensees

An unknown number of people appear to have been targeted with an email that asks them to validate their profile information with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

OGH confirms nine COVID-19 deaths in county

Ochiltree General Hospital has now confirmed the seventh, eighth, and ninth deaths of Ochiltree County residents due to the COVID-19 virus.