Dogs can be vulnerable to sunburn, too

Human beings are accustomed to taking certain measures to protect themselves when spending time in the sun.

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.

Courthouse to reopen Monday

The Ochiltree County Courthouse will re-open on Monday with a few restrictions. The courthouse will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. On Fridays, the courthouse will be open from 8 a.m. to noon only.

Ochiltree COVID-19 cases up to 52

Ochiltree General Hospital’s official count of Coronavirus cases went up by four since mid-week, bringing the number of confirmed positive cases in the county to 52. There have been only two deaths connected to the virus, with 18 patients who have fully recovered.

Applications for hotel-motel funding are now available

The City of Perryton is now taking applications from organizations seeking to apply for hotel-motel occupancy tax funds. Applications are available at City Hall. The application will cover events or projects happening between Oct. 1, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2021.

READY FOR THE FUTURE

Soon, the Perryton High School Class of 2020 will walk across Ranger Field to receive their diplomas. The graduation ceremony was slated to begin Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m. Social distancing guidelines were to be in effect.