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Dead dog discovered

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
In another quiet week, police investigate a report of a dead animal. Police were called to the 1200 block of Baylor, where a citizen reported that a dog had been shot. A dead pit bull was discovered on the sidewalk. There is a suspect in the case.

The importance of safety when swimming in backyard pools

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation. It’s easy to be distracted by all the fun when swimming in a backyard pool, but it is crucial that homeowners take steps to ensure everyone is safe when spending time in the pool.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
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.
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NO NEED TO WEIGHT

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a lot of changes on Perryton schools, including making it more difficult for many athletes to keep up their training regimens. Perryton High School coaches invited students back to campus this week to help them get back in shape for sports next semester.

COVID-19 count up to 54

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Ochiltree General Hospital’s official count of Coronavirus cases rose slightly from last weekend, with 54 positive cases, according to the hospital’s last official scorecard released on Tuesday afternoon.
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Commissioners appoint Smith to JP office

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday, June 8, at the county courthouse. The commissioners announced that long-time Justice of the Peace Braden Karber had decided to retire by the end of the month, so the commissioners planned to appoint a new JP.
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BLOOD FOR A GOOD CAUSE

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Coffee Memorial Blood Center held a blood drive at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus in Perryton on Tuesday afternoon. The blood drive’s goal was to perform 70 procedures on donors — the final tally for the drive was 79 procedures, yielding 88 units of blood.
NEW JAIL OPENING PUSHED BACK TO AUGUST

NEW JAIL OPENING PUSHED BACK TO AUGUST

NEW JAIL OPENING PUSHED BACK TO AUGUST

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2020
Work continues on the Ochiltree County Law Enforcement Center east of the county courthouse, but the building’s official opening has been tentatively pushed back to August 15.
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