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Commissioners decommission old jail building

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met for their regular meeting on Monday morning at the County Courthouse. The commissioners approved the decommissioning of the old Ochiltree County Jail at 21 SE Sixth Avenue.

Active COVID-19 cases up again

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The number of active CO-VID-19 cases in Ochiltree County continues to rise this week. After over a month of reduced cases, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County has gone back up over 20.

Rangers back in action with Pampa

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
After being sidelined for two weeks due to a COVID-19 quarantine, the Rangers will be back in action this Friday night, on the road against Pampa. Game time is 7 p.m. Since last Friday’s game with Bushland was homecoming, it has been rescheduled to Oct. 30 against Seminole. The open date on Oct.
PACKING SNACKS FOR SNACK PAK

PACKING SNACKS FOR SNACK PAK

PACKING SNACKS FOR SNACK PAK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Perryton’s Snack Pak 4 Kids has begun meeting again to pack snacks for hungry kids. About 30 Snack Pak volunteers gathered Monday evening at Williams Intermediate School to pack snack bags with nutritious food to help food-insecure students stave off hunger.

CrimeStoppers Crime of the Week

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Information needed on stolen pickup Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers is still asking for information this week to solve a stolen vehicle case. On Aug. 26, a black GMC Sierra pickup was stolen from Chihuahua Auto Sales sometime between 1:10- 2:30 a.m.

Tips to introduce new baby to pets

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Many expecting parents prepare for months in anticipation of a new baby. For pet parents, this preparation also often involves encouraging appropriate and positive behaviors in their animals during the time leading up to birth.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Rifle and Pistol Club to meet The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Building. Members will discuss upcoming matches and events, as well as changes due to virus restrictions.

Producers can sign up for USDA CFAP 2 program through Dec. 11

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) began Sept. 21 and run through Dec. 11.
KIWANIANS OF THE YEAR

KIWANIANS OF THE YEAR

KIWANIANS OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The Perryton Kiwanis Club recognized three members as their Kiwanians of the Year for their work getting the 2020 online auction organized. Pictured are, from left, award recipient Rafael Gonzalez, outgoing Kiwanis president Bud Rudd, and award recipient Samantha Gonzalez.

County back over 20 active cases

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
After over a month of reduced cases, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County has gone back up over 20. The county’s active cases have risen from 16 on Tuesday afternoon to 21 as of Thursday afternoon, while the total cases have gone from 127 on Tuesday to 133 on Thursday.
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