RANGELY | Rodger and Debbie Polley of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees. Rodger has lived here for 26 years. Rodger and Debbie have been married 18 years. The Polleys are small business owners. They have owned and operated Rangely True Value Hardware for six years.
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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.
Jannes~Copeland wedding
MEEKER | Ken and Roxie Copeland of Meeker would like to announce the marriage of their son Rex Copeland to Jennifer Jannes, the daughter of Phil and Olga Jannes of Meeker.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago March 7, 1935 • Everett Rector, Rangely pioneer, was severely burned when carbide gas from his lighting system exploded. It seems that after retiring for night, Mr. Rector thought he smelled a gas odor. When he struck a match there was an explosion.
Ormsbee makes parents proud
Lt. Robert Ormsbee, son of Robert and Gloria Ormsbee of Dinosaur, was graduated from the Hawk Mountain Ranger Search and Rescue School on Feb. 21. The Hawk Mountain Ranger School is located in Hawk Mountain, Pa.,
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Friday, February 19 RBSO-1:50 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 3000 County Rd. 65, Rangely RBSO-9:13 a.m.-VIN inspection at 3500 County Rd. 102, Rangely MPD-9:36 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 986 Karen Court, Meeker
Letter: Congressman’s office doesn’t respond
When Congressman John Salazar first sought office, he impressed many of us as being a good moderate. Even though I am not a Democrat, I not only voted for him, but convinced others to do so as well.
Hejl~Withouse engagement
RANGELY | Mr. and Mrs. Kent Hejl are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey, to Michael C. Withouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Withouse.
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…]
