[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Meeker High School Class of 2020 will have a “Drive-In” graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m. at Ute Park. Gates will open at 7 p.m. All attendees will remain in their vehicles. Graduates have vehicle tickets to give to[Read More…]
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Memorial Day 2020
Progress…
Most of the remaining high school building has come down in the past week, and work on the new bus barn has begun. Soil preparation was underway last Tuesday afternoon.
History Day award…
Barone Middle School students Gracie Blagg, Aiyana McCook and Lily Cox have been awarded third place in the senior group exhibit at the National History Day State Competition.
Seven Lakes Lodge back on the market
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] More than 11,000 acres of private land located in the midst of the White River National Forest are up for grabs. Seven Lakes Lodge, owned by pro golfer Greg Norman, has been listed for $40 million. This is the third attempt to sell[Read More…]
Seminary graduation for three Meeker High School seniors
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Meeker Ward, is pleased to announce the seminary graduation of seniors Zach Harman, Ridge Williams and Brynlee Williams on May 16, 2020. These students have completed four years of a daily 6 a.m. scripture study[Read More…]
Man’s best friend…
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Did you know there are numerous ways owning a dog can benefit your health? Here are our favorites: 1. Dogs can motivate you to exercise more. 2. Dogs help prevent social isolation. 3. Dogs can help you reduce anxiety. 4. Dogs can help[Read More…]
Obituary: Elaine (Granny) Hoffman
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Elaine (Granny) Hoffman was born on Feb. 27, 1929, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, to Emma Jane Eatherton Woodridge and Virgel Woodridge. Elaine was called home at the age of 91 on May 3, 2020. She married the love of her life, Bill Hoffman,[Read More…]
Town of Meeker offering Business Recovery Grants
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Businesses that were forced to shut down completely due to the state’s public health orders for COVID-19 are eligible to apply for a Business Recovery Grant from the Town of Meeker. Businesses must have been forced to completely close their main operation due[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 21, 2020
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] PMC and Meeker Family Health are open Dear Editor: As I travel around town, I am often asked “Is the hospital open?” Yes, Pioneers Medical Center and Meeker Family Health Center are open. We are here for you. It is important to stay[Read More…]
Academic degrees conferred
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Collins receives an associate’s degree Macy Collins of Meeker obtained her associate’s degree in animal science from Hutchinson Community College. During her two years at HCC she became a member of Phi Theta Kappa and competed on the livestock judging team while maintaining[Read More…]
The best laid plans
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] From dining habits to bathroom breaks, the global pandemic has affected every layer of life, even in a county relatively untouched by the virus thus far. For almost three months, communities have been bombarded with data, restrictions, updates, and a boatload of conspiracy[Read More…]