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Third death reported in county due to COVID-19

A third death has been reported in Ochiltree County due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.

Golf Classic winners are listed

The 2020 Perryton Golf Classic two person shamble was held Aug. 22 at the city golf course. Championship flight winners were Scott Roberson and Todd Roberson, first, 65 total gross; and Shae Cunningham and Dustin Suitor, second, 68 total gross.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Aug. 26, 2020, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Christina Gregory, white female. Date of birth, May 16, 1983. Height, 5’9”, weight, 185 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Follett.
Janice McLain

Janice McLain

Take us back ... Janice Payne McLain

Janice Payne McLain took some convincing to stay in the Texas Panhandle. Thanks to the smooth talking and charm of her husband, Randy, she stayed beyond her better judgement. Janice was accustomed to the trees and creeks of central Oklahoma and not the flat, dry Panhandle.

Another gun stolen from vehicle

Another stolen gun, a case of identity theft and a shoplifter topped activity for the week. David Borunda reported a pistol stolen from his pickup parked at The Reserve Apartments, 2401 Jefferson. The gun is a Smith & Wesson M&P .380 pistol, black with a gold barrel.

Local Briefs

Correction A photo on the front page of the Herald on Aug. 23 said the sandwiches and fries at the Block Party were provided by Seaboard Foods. The food was actually provided by the Elks Club. The Herald regrets the error.
PARADE CHAMP – NON-CLASSIC AUTO

PARADE CHAMP – NON-CLASSIC AUTO

PARADE CHAMP – NON-CLASSIC AUTO

Saturday morning’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade attracted thousands of county residents to main street to enjoy the show. The winner of the Non-Classic Auto category was Jim’s Flock of Birds.

22nd Wheatheart Rodeo awards over $27,000 in prize money

The 22nd annual Wheatheart Rodeo was held Aug. 14-15 at the rodeo grounds, with a total of $27,067.97 in prize money awarded. Competitors came from Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, Colorado and Texas to participate in the event.

County’s active Coronavirus cases drop to 12

Ochiltree County got some more good news on the public health front as the county’s active COVID-19 cases have now dropped from 16 to 12. The total Coronavirus cases have gone up, however, from 101 to 103 since last weekend.

PISD board sets budget, tax rate

The Perryton School Board approved the district’s budget and adopted tax rates for 2020-21 year Tuesday evening. The board approved a balanced budget of $22.1 million.