2020 PHS Reunion postponed

The 2020 Perryton High School Ex-Students and Ex-Teachers Reunion has been postponed until fall 2021 due to current challenges. The reunion was originally scheduled for August. For reunion updates go to the “PHS All Classes Reunion” Facebook page.

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.

Lions seeking eyeglasses

The Perryton Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses for recycling. Anyone who has eyeglasses that they can donate is asked to contact any Lions Club member.

Tips offered to have a positive pet transition as owners move from home to back to work

A silver lining to the stress of stay-at-home orders for many has been extra time spent with pets. Whether that means extra-long walks for dogs, chin scratches for cats, or quality time and attention for all of the other critters, many of our furry friends have benefited from this pause in society.

USDA offers annual installment deferral for FSFL borrowers

To assist Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers experiencing financial hardship from the pandemic and other challenges in production agriculture, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering a one-time annual installment payment deferral option.

Food safety should be on back-to-school list

A new school year is approaching and with it, changes in your usual routine.

NEW JAIL OPENED WITH OFFICIAL CEREMONY

The new Ochiltree County Law Enforcement Center received its official ribbon-cutting opening on Friday morning in a ceremony attended by county and state officials, law enforcement officials from around the region, and well-wishers from all over the county.