ARRESTS 9/14/2023 A 62 year old female party was arrested and transported to Moffat County Jail on charges of harassment and domestic violence. A PR bond was granted by Judge Potosky on 9/15. CALL SUMMARIES 9/10/2023 @ 10:34 am. Fraud was reported when a victim rented a 5th wheel on[Read More…]
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Editors Column: Assume Positive Intent
“Everyone is doing the best they can. When they can do better, they will.” Dr. Lee Gibson I’d like you to try an imagination exercise. Think about the person in your life who causes you the most resentment, frustration and disappointment. You might think they’re lazy, sloppy, careless, mean, foolish,[Read More…]
A positive approach to birthdays
“You are really getting up there” is the kind of comment no one really wants to hear, unless you are still a child eagerly awaiting the next birthday. As long as it is said as a joke, it is accepted as a well-meant reminder. Children and adults alike learn quickly[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No 15
Editor’s Note: For those of you who are keeping track of this series, we inadvertently skipped a week in numbering. There was no No. 10. Our apologies for the confusion. White River Agency, Colorado. Jan. 6, 1879. Sir: I am convinced that, with the working teams on hand, I shall[Read More…]
Guest Column: Sweet Sisters
Headline in the Steamboat Pilot May 22, 1947: RANGELY OFFICER WANTS LARGE SUM FOR ALLEGED LIBEL. Town Marshal John Howlett alleged in the complaint that an article published in the Rangely News was libelous and “brought great shame, humiliation and mortification to the plaintiff.” The article in question was published[Read More…]
2023 quilt show highlights
MEEKER | Some fortunate young women will receive scholarship assistance for their higher ed endeavors thanks to P.E.O.’s successful 2023 quilt show. Featuring 118 never-before-displayed quilts, this year’s event attracted nearly 300 visitors. The local P.E.O. Chapter BA in Meeker sponsors this annual event as its primary fundraiser. More than[Read More…]
Septemberfest 2023
RANGELY | There were 50 car entries from Rangely, Vernal, Utah, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Delta, Sunnyside, Utah, Grand Junction, Meeker, Craig, Silt, Gypsum, Rifle, Loma, Dinosaur, Fruita, Myton, Utah, and Roosevelt, Utah. Winners are as follows. 1930s: Bob Byers – 1935 Dodge 1940s: Gary Tollefson – 1948 Willys -Overland Jeepster[Read More…]
Why the CDC has recommended new Covid boosters for everyone
RBC | Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the latest covid-19 booster, a federal expert panel recommended Tuesday, Sept. 12 after hearing an estimate that universal vaccination could prevent 100,000 more hospitalizations each year than if only the elderly were vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
Panthers trounce Bears 24-0
RANGELY | The Panthers squared off with the 2-0 Dolores Bears. The Panthers received the ball to start the game. During the opening drive the Panthers drove down the field and Chase Cochrane scored first with a 17-yard touchdown. Then Kobey Chism was able to punch in the two-point conversion. [Read More…]
46-14 victory for Cowboys over Moab
MEEKER | Grand County, Utah, came to town last week for Friday night lights. With only one common opponent, Ignacio v. North Fork, the team prepared and planned to do what they do. The opening drive for the Cowboys showed some holes in Moab’s line and secondary with a score[Read More…]
Panther volleyball falls to Coal Ridge, Caprock
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers faced two nail-biting volleyball matches recently, coming close but falling short in both encounters. On Sept. 14, they went head-to-head with Coal Ridge, and more recently, on a tough night, they battled Caprock Academy. Coal Ridge Triumphs in Four Sets In a thrilling contest that[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys take out Soroco in three sets
Meeker | Soroco proved to be no match for the Cowboys as Meeker won in three sets, 25-19, 25-13 and 25-15. After two weeks of top ranked teams, head coach Greg Cravens said it was “just what the doctor ordered for our team. “We were tired and beat up a[Read More…]
