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Did you know?

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Consumers who want to support local businesses should know that positive product reviews can be a great and effective way to do just that. According to Business2Community.com, 88 percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Crisis Center shop not accepting donations The Panhandle Crisis Center’s Resale Shop is temporarily not accepting donations to the store in order to process an overstock of store merchandise. The store is still open to sell items.

Tips to prevent pet-related damage to your house

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
The benefits of having a pet are innumerable. Pets can be companions, protectors, service animals, and even help produce products that can be sold, such as eggs from chickens. While there are many positive attributes to pets, one potential concern is the impact they have on the home.

City to seek grant for more green dumpsters

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
The Perryton City Council approved applying for a grant to buy more green dumpsters at its meeting Monday. The city will apply for a $9,930 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program to the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.

Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 continue to rise

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
After a steep increase in cases last weekend, Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 cases are still trending upwards. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s total COVID-19 cases now stand at 555, up from 536 on Tuesday afternoon.

Panhandle Gives donation campaign starts Monday

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
The Amarillo Area Foundation will host the fifth annual #ThePanhandleGives event from Monday, Nov. 23 through “Giving Tuesday” Dec. 1. #ThePanhandleGives is a Panhandle-wide effort to raise awareness of needs in local communities, as well as the monetary needs nonprofit organizations have during...
GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
A Coffee Memorial Blood Center blood drive was held at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus on Nov. 10, bringing in 61 donors eager to donate blood and help fellow residents in need. Officials at Coffee Blood Center estimate that the donations from Tuesday could save up to 150 lives.
FEEDING THE HUNGRY

FEEDING THE HUNGRY

FEEDING THE HUNGRY

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Volunteers, including Diane Click, left, and Bette Hargrove, are working hard to fill boxes for Jireh Outreach to help feed hungry people in Ochiltree County.

United Way tops 82%

News Staff
Saturday, November 21, 2020
The Ochiltree United Way 2021 fund drive is close to reaching its $90,000 goal after more donations came in last week. The drive has now raised $73,585, which is 82% of the goal. In addition, four new 100% Companies were added, bringing the total to 18.
Mary Gray

Mary Gray

Take us back...Mary Gray

News Staff
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Everyone in Perryton seems to know Mary Gray. She is very soft spoken and often keeps to herself. You always wonder what is going on in her mind. She prefers the company of her pets, and particularly her cat named Speedy, over people.
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