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Ok, NOW let’s get to some news from the February 8 edition of the Herald!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Could you train a wild American mustang in just 120 days? (If you listened to the newscast last week, you already know *I* definitely can’t. 😂) The Meeker Mustang Makeover is now accepting applications for this year’s event! There are only 25 openings, so be sure to get your information to them ASAP!
In other news …
– Head to the Meeker Recreation Center for Cupid’s Inflatable Pool Party tomorrow morning from 10 a.m. to noon! All ages are welcome, normal pool fees and all pool rules apply.
– 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.
Don’t miss the rest of the news in this week’s edition and in our revived newscast, which should drop tomorrow. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (which I am really trying to get better at, I swear!) So many ways to be an informed citizen, so little time!
Anyhow, enjoy Super Bowl weekend (… or don’t) and happy early Valentine’s Day!
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