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County’s COVID-19 cases nudge upwards

Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 cases are still on the rise, but at a slower rate than in previous weeks. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there have been an overall total of 266 COVID-19 cases, up from 255 last Friday evening and 203 on Wednesday afternoon.
Ryne and Desiree Dunlavy with Gunner

Ryne and Desiree Dunlavy with Gunner

Where are they now?...Ryne Dunlavy

Ryne Dunlavy was one of Perryton’s favorites during his time in school here. He was polite, intelligent, pleasant and athletic. He blazed paths on the football and baseball fields, where he shined. Dunlavy comes from a long line of success. His mother, Sheryl, is a gifted educator.

Local Briefs

Women’s conference set at CWC “A Day for You” Women’s Conference will be held at Community Worship Center in Perryton on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m-3 p.m. to celebrate faith, fellowship, and food. A morning buffet will be served, with lunch provided at noon. No childcare is available.
THE AMAZING SPIDER-HAND

THE AMAZING SPIDER-HAND

THE AMAZING SPIDER-HAND

Zaira Gonzalez of Farm Bureau carefully paints a gruesome green spider on the hand of Rangler Senta, who is having too much fun.

United Way drive tops 37% of goal

The Ochiltree United Way 2021 fund drive, now in its second week, has reached 37% of its $90,000 goal. As of Friday, the campaign had received $33,030 in donations. Two new 100% Companies were also added, bringing the total to four. New on the list are Perryton National Bank and Perryton Realty.

County’s COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket

Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 cases are rising at a rapid and alarming rate. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there have been an overall total of 255 COVID-19 cases, up from 203 on Wednesday afternoon, and 169 last Friday evening.
RANGERS ROLL OVER THE COMPETITION Ranger Abraham Hernandez (#12, junior) barrels over a Lobo as the Rangers took an early lead and never looked back on Friday evening versus the Levelland Lobos. The win was their first district game of the season, and they dominated the Lobos 34-7 at Ranger Field. The Rangers’ next game is Thursday, where they travel to Lubbock. (Photo by David Erickson)

RANGERS ROLL OVER THE COMPETITION Ranger Abraham Hernandez (#12, junior) barrels over a Lobo as the Rangers took an early lead and never looked back on Friday evening versus the Levelland Lobos. The win was their first district game of the season, and they dominated the Lobos 34-7 at Ranger Field. The Rangers’ next game is Thursday, where they travel to Lubbock. (Photo by David Erickson)

Rangers blast Lobos 34-7

The Perryton Rangers were firing on all cylinders Friday night at Ranger Field, came away with a big 34-7 win over the Levelland Lobos in their district opener. The Rangers dominated playing time, and racked up 318 total yards to Levelland’s 96.

USDA announces deadline for WHIP+ disaster program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced Friday, Oct. 30, as the deadline to submit applications for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program – Plus (WHIP+) for 2018 and 2019 losses. USDA did not originally specify a deadline when the program was announced.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Oct. 14, 2020, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Patricia Elizabeth Membreno, white female. Date of birth, April 20, 1990. Height, 5’3”, weight, 167 pounds. Brown eyes black hair. Last known address was Perryton.