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PERRYTON DONORS SURPASS BLOOD DRIVE GOAL

PERRYTON DONORS SURPASS BLOOD DRIVE GOAL

PERRYTON DONORS SURPASS BLOOD DRIVE GOAL

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Boots and Badges Blood Drive came to Frank Phillips College Allen Campus in Perryton last week. According to the Coffee Memorial Blood Center in Amarillo, the goal for the blood drive was 55 donors, which was easily surpassed by 63 Perryton donors.

How to avoid dehydration in the great outdoors

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Hiking, fishing and swimming are among the more popular ways to experience the great outdoors. Outdoor enthusiasts may find nothing better than a day on their favorite trail or an afternoon spent fishing or swimming in a nearby lake.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Library announces adjusted hours Perry Memorial Library has announced new hours. The library will be open from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

What to do if you have bugs in your pantry

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
While almost no one has bats in their belfry anymore, bugs in the pantry are still a fairly common sight. However, having insect pests in your pantry doesn’t automatically mean you’ve been negligent about keeping your pantry in order.
PRESERVING THE COUNTY’S OLDEST RECORDS Three vital record books from the early years of Ochiltree County have been chosen for preservation efforts. Two of the books date from the early decades of the 20th century, while the other stretches all the way back to 1889. Pictured with the three books to be preserved are members of the Ochiltree County Clerk’s office: from left, deputy county clerks Sandra Limas, Dyani Lozano, and Jeri Ann McGarraugh, and county clerk Cassi Laxton.

PRESERVING THE COUNTY’S OLDEST RECORDS Three vital record books from the early years of Ochiltree County have been chosen for preservation efforts. Two of the books date from the early decades of the 20th century, while the other stretches all the way back to 1889. Pictured with the three books to be preserved are members of the Ochiltree County Clerk’s office: from left, deputy county clerks Sandra Limas, Dyani Lozano, and Jeri Ann McGarraugh, and county clerk Cassi Laxton.

Record books to be sent for preservation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Ochiltree County Commissioners approved a plan Monday to preserve a trio of vital records books. Two of the books are birth-and-death records covering the early decades of the 20 th century. The third is a marriage record book that covers dates from 1889 to 1917.

County’s active COVID-19 cases fall, still above 20

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochil-tree County has dropped for the first time in weeks. According to the State of Texas, Ochiltree County’s official count of total COVID-19 cases has risen from 91 on Thursday afternoon to 95 as of late Tuesday afternoon.

Court works out election details

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court discussed the Nov. 3 general election plans at their regular meeting on Monday morning at the county courthouse. The chief item of business for the commissioners was the upcoming general election in November.
VOLLEYBALL MASTERS

VOLLEYBALL MASTERS

VOLLEYBALL MASTERS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
As part of this year’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration, Perryton Activity Center held a a volleyball tournament on the sand volleyball courts at Leatherman Park.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2020
Leadership Perryton sign up underway Leadership Perryton XIX is taking applications for the nine month leadership series. It will begin with an orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 26, with a two-day session to follow Sept. 18-19.
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