Your community news roundup: March 28, 2024
Dear community:
In October, nearly 200 people joined together to save the Herald through an absolutely WILD $40,000 donation drive. Six months later, we have tons of new subscribers, 2,000+ newsletter readers, and tens of thousands of visitors to the website each month. People read the paper, y’all. (Sure … some of them hate-read it, but they still read it.)
All of this has nothing to do with US, and everything to do with YOU. It’s the result of the incredible spirit of this community and all the people who recognize the importance of a reliable place for trustworthy local news. Because of this, we have laid a solid foundation for a nonprofit, community-owned newspaper.
You did your part. Actually, you way overdid it, and we could not be more thankful.
Now, it’s my turn. In October, I told you some steps to save the Herald may include me foregoing a paycheck. This is now a reality. I am laying myself off to relieve additional financial pressure, and I hope this step buys us some time to make the nonprofit transition. You can read additional details here.
Please cheer Niki on as she takes things over from here.
Now, before I cry again, here’s my last newsletter. Thanks for everything. <3
The front page
After press update:
Meeker’s annual Easter Egg hunt, which was set for tomorrow, has been cancelled due to weather.
A few headlines.
Sports digest.
In other news …
– From this week’s Rio Happenings: “3/20/2024 @ 11:06 pm. A call came into the Communications Center and the dispatcher received a message that it was in another language. When the dispatcher called the phone back, the song Baby Shark was played. Officers were dispatched to the residence and everything was okay. It was a child playing with the phone.”
– ICYMI: Several participants of the Meeker Karate Club will test for their black belts on Friday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at the Admin Building. More in the Community Calendar.
– ERBM’s annual Father-Daughter Ball is April 6! Get your tickets here.
– ICYMI: Town of Meeker and Town of Rangely residents, don’t forget to VOTE! You can view sample ballots in this week’s legal section.
Happy Easter from all of us at the HT!
Thank you for supporting community journalism.
Over and out,
Caitlin
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