Ochiltree County marks fifth COVID-19 death

Ochiltree County has recorded its fifth death due to the COVID-19 virus. Ochiltree General Hospital said the death is of a county resident. The hospital said the death did not take place at OGH, but at another facility.

School board discusses masks, COVID-19 cases

The Perryton School Board discussed the district’s mask policy, current COVID-19 cases in the district and improvements to the softball field at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent James Mireles talked about the district’s mask requirement.

KITTY LOVE

The City of Perryton’s animal shelter has a number of animals they’re hoping to find forever homes for, including a German shepherd mix, a bull terrier, an older miniature pinscher, and a quintet of kittens.

Allison named Kiwanis Workhorse of the Year

Chase Allison was named the Kiwanis Club Workhorse of the Year for 2020. He received the honor at the club’s annual installation banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The Workhorse award was presented by Hunter Hartsfield. Allison was born and raised in Perryton.

Hospital board approves audit engagement letter

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening at Ochiltree General Hospital. Among other items on the agenda, the hospital board approved the purchase of operating room management software for $44,000.