Farmers Market set for Saturdays

The Ochiltree County Farmers Market at the Perryton National Bank parking lot will continue every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through August. Vendors of fruits and vegetables, as well as handmade and homemade items are welcome. The fee for a vendor table is $25 per season.

Officers to deliver groceries, help

The Perryton Police Department, in conjunction with United Supermarket and Lowe’s Market, are offering grocery delivery to any “sheltered in place” seniors ages 60 or older. Those interested can place their orders by calling Lowe’s between 8-10 a.m. or United between 7-9 a.m. on Monday or Thursday.

Crime Stoppers offers shredding service

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers is offering a free document shredding service. A blue bin has been placed in the lobby of the Perryton Police Department for the public to place their documents to be destroyed. A shredding service will pick up the container and dispose of the contents.

Hospital Board sets meeting Monday night

The Ochiltree County Hospital District board of directors will meet for their monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. via video-teleconferencing.

County commissioners to meet Monday

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will hold a meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m., in the county courthouse.

Rainwater harvesting tips for beginners

Any Texan can collect rainwater and save it to use for all non-potable household water needs, increasing water-use efficiency around the home. “Plus, rainwater is superb for plants,” said Daniel Cunningham, Texas A&M AgriLife Research horticulturist , Dallas.

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THEY’VE GOT A HANKERIN’ FOR A PARADE

With the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade set for Saturday morning, locals all over Perryton and Ochiltree County have been hard at work getting their floats ready to drive down Main Street.