Handlers, dogs and spectators enjoy great weather and better competition MEEKER — This was Bill Orr’s first time to compete at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, and he didn’t fare too well.
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Former treasurer under investigation
MEEKER — When looking at the finances, Steve Wix thought the numbers didn’t add up. Turns out he may be right.
Meeker Locals: September 4, 2008
\MEEKER — Today is “National Newspaper Carrier’s Day.” On this date in 1833, Barney Flaherty became the first newsboy. Sept. 4 is also the anniversary of the introduction of the Edsel. Anybody remember the Edsel from way back in 1957?
Weather helps stop Jordan Fire
MEEKER — Rain, clouds, lower temperatures and higher humidity over the Jordan Fire has effectively stopped fire spread as of Aug. 31. The fire is located seven miles northwest of Meeker in the Windy Gulch Wilderness Study Area.
Oak Ridge prescribed burn planned near Meeker in Sept.
MEEKER — The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Division of Wildlife are planning a 766-acre prescribed burn to improve wildlife habitat in the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area near Meeker this month.
Meeker resident remains in ICU
\MEEKER — Meeker resident Tom Titus sustained serious injuries from a motorcycle accident Saturday, Aug. 23. Titus was flown to Denver where he remains in the Intensive Care Unit.
Sportsmen meet today at Kilowatt
MEEKER — Meeker Sportsman’s Club’s monthly meeting will be today at 7 p.m. in the
CNCC computer classes available
MEEKER — There is still time to register for CNCC fall computer and QuickBooks classes. Beginning QuickBooks workshops will be offered on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 and 20 with a more advanced version offered on Oct. 11 and 18.
Courthouse concert series closes with Chandler, Wichitones
MEEKER — The final free Summer Entertainment concert of the season will be Saturday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. o
Two arrested for theft in Karen Court area
MEEKER — On Aug. 14, the Meeker Police Department received a call at approximately 2:15 a.m. of two suspicious males unloading items from a vehicle in the Karen Court area.
Meeker’s Phyllis Wigington attends Democratic National Convention
MEEKER — Politics runs in Phyllis Wigington’s family. Democratic politics, that is.
Firefighting pilot survives Aug. 27 crash near Meeker
MEEKER — A pilot whose single-engine firefighting plane crashed Aug. 27 about 20 miles from here walked away with only minor injuries.
