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Burglaries, stolen car are investigated

A stolen car and a couple of burglaries were investigated by local law enforcement. Wolf Creek Feeders, on FM 2711, reported that a welder had been stolen from the shop at the site. It was valued at $2,000. Dennis Schaffer, 405 S. Eton, reported a 9 mm pistol had been stolen from the residence.

Local Briefs

Library open by appointment only Perry Memorial Library will be opening again, but by appointment only.
LIFEGUARDS IN TRAINING

LIFEGUARDS IN TRAINING

LIFEGUARDS IN TRAINING

Head guard Arleen Silva supervises new lifeguard trainees at the Perryton Municipal Water Park as they practice treading water during training. Lifeguards have to be able to tread water without using their hands, in case they need to hold a swimmer above the water.

COVID-19 cases are unchanged

Ochiltree General Hospital’s official count of Coronavirus cases held steady at 52 positive cases this week, unchanged from last weekend. As of Tuesday afternoon, there have been only two deaths connected to the virus pandemic, with 30 patients – up from 18 – who have fully recovered.

City council updated on COVID grant, other issues

The Perryton City Council heard a report on various COVID-19 issues, including a grant, at its meeting Tuesday evening. City Manager David Landis related information about he Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, including the Coronavirus Relief Fund for governmental agencies.
A SWEET TREAT TO BEAT THE HEAT

A SWEET TREAT TO BEAT THE HEAT

A SWEET TREAT TO BEAT THE HEAT

Jocelynn, age 6, and Pablo, 5, and their families headed down to Hydro Snow on Thursday afternoon to pick up snowcones and enjoy a little sunshine. Jocelynn is the daughter of Patti Ortiz, and Pablo is the son of Julie Lopez, all of Perryton.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On May 27, 2020, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Alberto Alexis Hernandez, white male. Date of birth, Jan. 17, 1996. Height, 5’10”, weight, 185 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Local Briefs

Steel Challenge match set The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly Steel Challenge match on Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the Chuck Waller Range, located on County Road U across from Wolf Creek Park. There will be three Steel Challenge courses: Pendulum, Roundabout, and 5 to Go.