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Rabies case found in kitten last week

After several months without a case, rabies has again turned up in the local area. Dr. Randy Skaggs said a kitten from Beaver County tested positive last week for the disease. The kitten unfortunately also bit its owner and scratched Dr. Skaggs and his technician at the veterinary clinic.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Sept. 16, 2020, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Janelle Zastrow, white female. Date of birth, Jan. 15, 1993. Height, 5’4”, weight, 100 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Wichita Falls.

Ranger CC dominates

The site of the Amarillo ISD Invitational Cross Country Meet was a busy place on Saturday. Athletes from near and far took to the course to test their skills. Each varsity division of both the boys’ and girls’ sides had four groups of races. The Perryton squads competed in Division C on the agenda.

Campsite, residence burglarized

Stolen property cases and missing license plates topped activity for local law enforcement. Isaiah Subealdea of Amarillo reported several items stolen from his campsite at Wolf Creek Park. Taken were a rod and reel, a backpack containing fishing tackle and other items, sunglasses and a raft.

Local Briefs

Luminaria ceremony planned Relay for Life is planning a drive-through Luminaria Ceremony on Oct. 15 from 7-8 p.m. at Whigham Park during Moonlight Madness. This event is in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of patients lost.
CONSTITUTION WEEK SET FOR SEPT. 17-23

CONSTITUTION WEEK SET FOR SEPT. 17-23

CONSTITUTION WEEK SET FOR SEPT. 17-23

Perryton Mayor Kerry Symons signed a proclamation last week recognizing the local Wolf Creek chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Constitution Week, which runs from Sept. 17-23.

Perryton ISD has its first positive COVID-19 case

The Perryton ISD has recorded its first COVID-19 case. The PISD was notified by one of the local doctors that a Perryton High School student has tested positive for the virus. It is the first in the district since the beginning of school.

Rangers head to Canadian Friday

The Rangers will be on the road again this Friday night, playing the Canadian Wildcats. Game time is 7 p.m. Perryton will have its work cut out for it, with the perennially tough Wildcat squad.