MEEKER I The site of a new electrical substation hasn’t been determined, nor has a decision been made on when one will be built. But one thing is for certain: There is a need for an additional substation for the town of Meeker.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Rangely girls come up short in regional game
RANGELY I A three-year starter played in her final game, her high school basketball career over. While the team that handed the Lady Panthers two of their losses could go all the way. And Rangely’s coach is looking ahead to next season.
District attorney won’t pursue death penalty
RANGELY I Jerry Snider Jr. is charged with taking the life of another person — his father. However, the attorney prosecuting the case won’t seek to condemn Snider to the same fate.
‘Too much snow’ cancels editor’s first snowmobile ride
A snowstorm, of all things, canceled the White River Snowmobile Club’s annual ride. Poor visibility and road conditions were contributing factors in the decision to scrub the snowmobile ride Feb. 21, not to mention lots of fresh snow. “There was just so much snow, it would’ve been overwhelming for your[Read More…]
Rangely wrestlers open at Craig tournament
RANGELY I Even though they were missing some of their team members, Rangely Junior High’s wrestling team had some strong individual performances in last weekend’s season-opening tournament at Craig. Ketson Rouse, a sixth-grader, wrestled at 60 and 75 pounds and won twice for the Panthers.
Lady Panthers play at Durango Friday
RANGELY I It’s on to regionals. And it will be a bit of a drive. Based on their second-place finish at last weekend’s district basketball tournament, which Rangely hosted, the Lady Panthers are headed to Durango — the farthest regional site. All four teams in last weekend’s Western Slope League[Read More…]
School district receives mystery e-mail
MEEKER I School district personnel received a rambling e-mail message last week from an unknown sender who it is speculated may be a disgruntled employee or former employee.
Interim CEO takes over at PMC for now
MEEKER I Bob Omer’s last day on the job was Friday. The outgoing CEO of Pioneers Medical Center announced his resignation in January to “pursue other opportunities in health care management.” Meanwhile, a new chief executive officer, Ken Huey, is on board at the hospital, at least temporarily.
Hold her tight and pray
Four-year-old Kacey Pozorski of Meeker has inoperable brain tumor Kacey Pozorski celebrated her fourth birthday Feb. 9. Two days later her parents — Kurt and Jackie Pozorski — took her to see a geneticist in Grand Junction, who then referred Kacey to have a brain and spine MRI done in[Read More…]
Family still seeks answers in death of Rangely man
RANGELY I It has been eight months since Jerry Snider Sr. was killed in his home here and his oldest son was arrested on first-degree murder charges. And while the homicide case involving Jerry Snider Jr. is on track for trial — likely to start this summer — the family[Read More…]
Principal has seen short week up close
RANGELY I While the Rangely School District continues to study switching to a four-day school week, Rob Winn has already done his homework. Winn, the principal at Rangely Junior/Senior High, had firsthand experience with a four-day school week while teaching at Hayden.
Clark family keeps vigil with son who has cystic fibrosis
Janet Clark was headed back to Denver on Monday. It was her turn. She and husband Roger switch off staying with their son, Clem, who is a patient at Kindred Hospital.
