RBC | What’s your emergency? In the event of an emergency, how much personal information would you reveal to first responders? Behind banks of computer screens, 24 hours a day, dispatch operators are on standby for every conceivable emergency call. No one wants to call 911, but when there’s a[Read More…]
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Help CNCC’s flight team go to nationals
RANGELY | Show off your skills and help CNCC’s NIFA flight team get to nationals. We are calling all cooks to enter their best rib and/or chili recipe in a winner-take-all contest April 21 at Cedar Ridges Golf Course from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No entry fee is required,[Read More…]
Cedar Ridges golf tournament April 21
RANGELY | The annual Cedar Ridges golf tournament will support the CNCC NIFA team’s trip to national competition. Entry fees are $200 a team or $50 for individuals. For details contact Kris Kauber: [email protected]. Photo by Freddie Collins on Unsplash
Egg recall
RBC | More than 200 million eggs have been recalled after 22 reports of illnesses linked to salmonella poisoning. The eggs were distributed to stores and restaurants in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The FDA is advising consumers not to[Read More…]
Consumers urged to throw away store-bought chopped romaine lettuce to avoid risk of E. coli
According to the Centers for Disease Control, an outbreak of E. coli infections in multiple states is linked to chopped romaine lettuce. As of April 19, 53 people in 16 states have fallen in. Nine hospitalizations have been reported. No Colorado cases have been reported. Advice to Consumers: Consumers anywhere[Read More…]
‘Win a Tree’ essay contest
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District will be celebrating Arbor Day with the chance to win one of three trees. To be eligible to win a tree, the public is invited to write a one page essay titled “Why I Want a Tree” and submit[Read More…]
Moffat County High School student detained for allegedly planning a school shooting
Moffat County School District Superintendent Dave Ulrich notified parents Thursday morning of an alleged school shooting threat at Moffat County High School. According to a letter posted on the district’s website, high school principal Kyle York notified Ulrich late Wednesday his office had learned “two students had devised specific plans[Read More…]
Community Calendar: April 19, 2018
– Projects in Grocery Sacks at Meeker Recreation Center from 1-4 p.m. April 20. Adults 18 and older, grab your crochet hooks and yarn and join us for an afternoon of crocheting, conversation and refreshments. Call 878-3403. – Mother Son Bowling April 20 from 4-6 p.m. Mothers and sons of all[Read More…]
Updated Withholding Calculator Reflects Changes in New Tax Law
RBC | To help taxpayers, the IRS updated the special Withholding Calculator tool on IRS.gov to reflect changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December. With most employees seeing withholding changes in their paychecks, the IRS recommends taxpayers use the Withholding Calculator to do a “paycheck checkup.” This[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Make proper turns
By Trooper Gary Cutler Colorado State Patrol Special to the Herald Times RBC | “Turn to your right, turn to your left.” Usually when I finish writing one of my articles I read back over it and hope that I don’t sound as if I give a lecture every month. [Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: April 2-8, 2018
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Children’s Chorale in Rangely April 27
RANGELY | Since 1974 the Colorado Children’s Chorale has delighted audiences across the globe with their voices, choreography and enthusiasm. They’re coming to Rangely for a free performance Friday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
