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Obituary: Frederick Lee Ong

Frederick Lee Ong August 6, 2011 Fredrick Lee Ong, 72, a native of Rangely, Colo., and resident of Pine Grove, Calif., died Aug. 6, 2011, at Sutter Amador Hospital Medical Facility. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Jean Schuyler Ong; sons, Rick, James and Pat Ong; daughter, Teresa Ong[Read More…]

Correction

MEEKER | In the August 25 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times, the article entitled “Questions and answers about the Meeker Classic” inadvertently listed the number of points the runner-up will receive as 25.

Lightning pummels Northwest Colorado

RBC I Thunderstorms moved through Colorado Monday evening and delivered more than 5,000 lightning strikes to Rio Blanco, Moffat, Routt, Jackson and Grand counties. Varying amounts of rain accompanied the storm minimizing the number of new fires in the area.

Refunds for WREA members

MEEKER I Members of White River Electric Association who paid electric bills in 1993 and 1994 will soon receive capital credit refund checks in the mail. The WREA board of directors annually reviews and pays out capital credit refunds to its members.

Letter: Thanks from Ketchers

With the loss of our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and cousin, we would like to thank, from the bottom of our hearts, our community, family and friends for your love and support during this difficult time. Also, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the food,[Read More…]

Golfing for United Way

The Meeker Golf Course was host to 120 golfers Saturday last for the third annual United Way 2011 Piceance Golf tournament, sponsored by ExxonMobil and supported by many of the energy companies working in the Piceance Creek Basin. “We like doing good things for the communities we work, live and[Read More…]

Colorado hay directory

RBC I The Colorado Department of Agriculture publishes the Colorado Hay Directory annually to help connect hay producers with buyers. The 2011 edition of the directory is available to the public at no cost.

Letter: Rangely earthquake

This past week there was a significant 5.3 earthquake in the Denver area. Mention was made of the granddaddy of all earthquakes in Colorado on the 6.6 one of Nov. 7, 1881. This earthquake is most significant in Rangely history.