Your news roundup: Feb. 15, 2024

Your community news roundup: Feb. 15, 2024

Good morning, everyone!

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the paper yet, here’s your community news roundup!

But first, a meme.

Tweet: Can we please start a support group for tomorrow?

Reply: Tomorrow.

The front page.

the front page of the February 15 edition

MHS Baseball/Softball Fundraiser February 25. Contact an MHS baseball/softball athlete for tickets.

Headlines.

SUPER SPELLER
NIKI TURNER photo Thirty-one Meeker Elementary School first through fifth graders competed in the school’s annual spelling bee on Thursday, Feb. 8. This year’s spelling bee champion is fifth-grader Samantha… Read more.
SUPER SPELLER
NIKI TURNER photo Thirty-one Meeker Elementary School first through fifth graders competed in the school’s annual spelling bee on Thursday, Feb. 8. This year’s spelling bee champion is fifth-grader Samantha… Read more.
Two public meetings for cricket control planned
Meetings are planned for both ends of the county to educate the public on several aspects of Mormon cricket control. The Meeker meeting will be held at the Meeker Fire… Read more.
Two public meetings for cricket control planned
Meetings are planned for both ends of the county to educate the public on several aspects of Mormon cricket control. The Meeker meeting will be held at the Meeker Fire… Read more.
MY FROSTY VALENTINE
The downtown window at Heritage was all dressed up for Valentine’s Day with homage to the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, as well as… Read more.
MY FROSTY VALENTINE
The downtown window at Heritage was all dressed up for Valentine’s Day with homage to the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, as well as… Read more.
LOOKING FOR LESTER
Information wanted! The man on the left in this photo is Lester Burns, pictured with George Wilber. Mr. Burns worked as a ranch hand at several upriver ranches in the… Read more.
LOOKING FOR LESTER
Information wanted! The man on the left in this photo is Lester Burns, pictured with George Wilber. Mr. Burns worked as a ranch hand at several upriver ranches in the… Read more.

Sports digest.

Several RBC athletes are currently competing at the state competition! You can keep up with the action in real-time on the Coffee with Coaches Facebook page. We’ll have recaps and congratulatory messages next week!

PRATER QUALIFIES FOR GIRLS TOURNEY
COURTESY photo Rangely freshman Harleigh Prater qualified for the state tournament. She is on the D51 Phoenix girls wrestling team. Read more.
PRATER QUALIFIES FOR GIRLS TOURNEY
COURTESY photo Rangely freshman Harleigh Prater qualified for the state tournament. She is on the D51 Phoenix girls wrestling team. Read more.
Student Spotlight: the struggle is the reward
Dear me, The reward isn’t as good without the struggle. I wish I could have hugged you and told you the first time that you walked onto the wrestling mat… Read more.
Student Spotlight: the struggle is the reward
Dear me, The reward isn’t as good without the struggle. I wish I could have hugged you and told you the first time that you walked onto the wrestling mat… Read more.
Christian, Torsell punch tickets to state tourney
The Panther wrestling team competed in the regional wrestling tournament in Cedaredge last weekend. Cameron Preciado wrestled very well and placed fifth in his first high school regional tournament. Preciado… Read more.
Christian, Torsell punch tickets to state tourney
The Panther wrestling team competed in the regional wrestling tournament in Cedaredge last weekend. Cameron Preciado wrestled very well and placed fifth in his first high school regional tournament. Preciado… Read more.
Cowboys take first in regionals, send 11 to state
The Cowboys are sending 11 wrestlers to the 2024 Colorado State High School Activities Association State Wrestling Tournament at Denver’s Ball Arena this weekend after a very successful regional showing… Read more.
Cowboys take first in regionals, send 11 to state
The Cowboys are sending 11 wrestlers to the 2024 Colorado State High School Activities Association State Wrestling Tournament at Denver’s Ball Arena this weekend after a very successful regional showing… Read more.

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And in basketball …

BMS GIRLS CROWNED CHAMPS
The Barone Middle School girls traveled to Rangely on Saturday, Feb. 10 for a tournament. The 7B Meeker team won against Craig, 19-7. The 7B team beat Rangely 15-10 for…
BMS GIRLS CROWNED CHAMPS
The Barone Middle School girls traveled to Rangely on Saturday, Feb. 10 for a tournament. The 7B Meeker team won against Craig, 19-7. The 7B team beat Rangely 15-10 for…
Lady Cowboys on the road again this week
The Meeker High School girls’ basketball season is nearing the end of the regular season, with just one week left of regular play. “This season is flying by,” commented senior…
Lady Cowboys on the road again this week
The Meeker High School girls’ basketball season is nearing the end of the regular season, with just one week left of regular play. “This season is flying by,” commented senior…
Another win for Lady Panthers
In what’s become a running theme this season, the Rangely lady Panthers gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 81-18 victory over Caprock Academy…
Another win for Lady Panthers
In what’s become a running theme this season, the Rangely lady Panthers gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 81-18 victory over Caprock Academy…
MHS boys focus on final regular season games
The Cowboys set a goal to dominate and they are getting it done. Senior Jonathan “JT” Fitzgibbons, leading in rebounds and field goal percentage, said, “Since the last time we…
MHS boys focus on final regular season games
The Cowboys set a goal to dominate and they are getting it done. Senior Jonathan “JT” Fitzgibbons, leading in rebounds and field goal percentage, said, “Since the last time we…
Panthers fall to Rangers 58-31, take Eagles 51-43
On Feb. 8 the Rangely Panthers traveled to Vail to take on the Vail Mountain Gore Rangers. Vail Mountain entered the contest second in the league rankings and Rangely sat…
Panthers fall to Rangers 58-31, take Eagles 51-43
On Feb. 8 the Rangely Panthers traveled to Vail to take on the Vail Mountain Gore Rangers. Vail Mountain entered the contest second in the league rankings and Rangely sat…

Spotlight on …

Attention horse lovers! Time is running out to submit your application for this year’s Meeker Mustang Makeover! Tap the banner above to get your application in. Limited openings!


In other news …

ICYMI: Holy Family Catholic Church will be hosting a Lenten Fish Fry on Saturday, Feb. 23! Place your orders in person at the Parish Hall on the day of the event, 889 Park Ave.

Holy Family Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry & Dessert Auction. Friday, February 23 ~ 5 to 8 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish Hall, 889 Park Ave., Meeker. Fish, fries, coleslaw, tarter sauce and dessert, plus lemonade, coffee or iced team. Eat in or take out. $17/adult or $6/children 12 and under. Please place your orders in person! Proceeds benefit Holy Family Building Fund.

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Check out this week’s edition for more news, but no newscast this week. My voice is gone AGAIN. Darn you, germs! *shakes fist*

Thank you for supporting independent community journalism!

Caitlin


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