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Fall sports sign up underway The Perryton Activity Center is signing up youth for volleyball, soccer and football. Youth volleyball games, for grades 3-6, will begin Sept. 8. Program fee is $10 for PAC members and non-members. All participants and surrounding towns will enter the Perryton draft.

Storms bring more rain to county

A pair of rainstorms blew through Perryton and Ochiltree County during the early morning hours of Monday and Tuesday this week, bringing more welcome moisture to the area. KEYE’s official rainfall total for the week was .68 of an inch of precipitation for the two dys.

Cybersecurity safety tips offered

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to new cybersecurity threats as more people work from home, children spend more time online and scammers target taxpayers’ stimulus payments.
HARRINGTON FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUNSCREEN DISPENSERS

HARRINGTON FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUNSCREEN DISPENSERS

HARRINGTON FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUNSCREEN DISPENSERS

The Harrington Cancer Center and Health Foundation has entered a partnership with the City of Perryton to place seven sunscreen dispensers across the city, including the Perryton Municipal Water Park, the golf course, local parks, and baseball fields.

School board buys online learning system, delays start of school

In a special meeting Monday, the Perryton School Board decided to delay the start of school one week, purchase an online learning system and hired several personnel. After some discussion, the board decided to purchase the Wisdom Learning Management System that was presented at the June meeting.

OGH board reviews telecommuting policy

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening at Ochiltree General Hospital. The board members reviewed and approved a new telecommuting policy for OGH employees.
FPC REGISTRATION UNDERWAY

FPC REGISTRATION UNDERWAY

FPC REGISTRATION UNDERWAY

Students have started registering for courses at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. Students can register in person, by phone, or by email now through Aug. 24.

COVID scams

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to new cybersecurity threats, including scammers targeting taxpayers’ stimulus payments. Cybersecurity expertDr .

Tips still needed on two stolen firearms

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers still needs information this week to solve a vehicle burglary. On June 17, officers were dispatched to the 1600 lock of South Drake for a vehicle burglary. Upon arrival, the complainant reported several items stolen from a vehicle.