Help sustain palliative care and grief support MEEKER | HopeWest Meeker has been privileged to be part of the community, providing compassionate care and support to more than 200 families. Every day, we witness the remarkable power of empathy, compassion, and community as our team helps patients and their families,[Read More…]
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GET YOUR SKATES OUT!
The “Skate on the Square” synthetic surface rink has been installed for the winter months over the basketball court between the courthouse and the justice center and will be part of the Meeker Meeker – Mistletoe Magic on Main festivities on Saturday, Dec. 7. The surface is suitable for ice[Read More…]
‘TIS THE SEASON
Santa’s elves, disguised as White River Electric Association employees, were out before the storm Tuesday morning putting up Christmas lights on spruce trees at the courthouse. Decorations are going up all over town in preparation for holiday festivities to come. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Meeker trustees, staff tackle budgets, water lines and winter prep
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night at the town hall, with all members in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, which had no changes or additions. The board also approved the minutes from their previous meeting and[Read More…]
DOLLAR GENERAL OPENS
A new Dollar General store opened Tuesday, just east of downtown across from Valley Hardware in front of the Meeker Vet Clinic. The new store offers more shopping options for residents. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
HISTORY (Humor) LESSONS: Thanksgiving 2024
RBC | Hello, my name is Joe Turkey. You may have heard of my more famous brother, Thomas. Tom is often pictured this time of year wearing a Pilgrim hat and belt. Macy’s parade pays tribute to him with a giant inflatable every year. To me, he looks a bit[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center receives Top 100 Best Hospitals in America designation for joint replacement procedures
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, adding to its numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Pioneers Medical Center has been recognized for its outstanding performance in[Read More…]
Shop at Home Week 2 – Nov 28th, 2024
Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Performances
With nearly 50 elementary and middle school performers, the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) held three performances of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. last weekend at Meeker High School, marking 15 years of MACC’s community theater productions.
Meeker School Board discusses hiring a school resource officer
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board convened last week for its monthly work session, with all members in attendance except Vice President Tom Allen. The session, as customary for work meetings, did not include decision-making but provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions on pressing matters, including the possibility of hiring[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 71
White River Agency, Colorado. August 11, 1879. Sir: I send this day requisition for funds for the present quarter. The pay for herder should be increased to $720 a year with the rest [of the] employees, for the reason that the present herder is one of the best men I have,[Read More…]
LOCAL AUTHOR HOLIDAY STORY
Local author Lou Dean has an article published in the Christmas edition of Guideposts magazine titled “Unexpected Visitors.” Dean shared an excerpt with the HT: “Christmas of 2023 looked bleak when I ended up confined to the house on Blue Mountain with broken toes. My daily walks with my dogs[Read More…]
