MEEKER — Congratul-ations to all the participants at county fair for jobs well done. Now that the fair is over, it’s time to start looking ahead to the start of the new school year! School starts Aug. 25, less than two weeks from today.

MEEKER — As esteemed philosopher Winnie the Pooh would say, “Many happy returns,” to those celebrating birthdays this week. Happy birthday to Rosemary Hilkey, Chris Strate, Kellie Turner, Ruth Pownall, Aug. 7; Samantha Mason Mantle, Albert Krueger, Shery Jacob, Aug. 8; Michelle Harman, Joe Merriam, Aug. 10; Jessi Smith, Chris[Read More…]

MEEKER — On Sunday morning, a fellow riding a bicycle along County Road 8 called police to report he had been assaulted by a, well, uh, ahem — a donut.

MEEKER — The Meeker skyline is changing again with the addition of the new hotel on Market Street. It’s always amazing how slow the building process is when it comes to the foundation, and how fast those walls go up in comparison! We do have a skyline, right? Or is[Read More…]

MEEKER — It’s a sad thing to hear people say they find Meeker to be an unfriendly town.

By Harold Tymes Staff Writer MEEKER — Happy National Chocolate Pudding Day! Do you suppose government funds are being channeled into all of these ìnationalî holidays? Is there a lobbyist in Washington garnering Senate support for chocolate pudding? June humor: “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining,[Read More…]

MEEKER — Happy National Chocolate Pudding Day!

MEEKER — Tomorrow, June 20, is the official start of summer, otherwise known as the summer solstice. Maybe now it will stop snowing. At least for a few weeks. We had reports of flurries as late as last Wednesday morning. What’s special about the summer solstice? It’s the longest day[Read More…]

MEEKER — There are two holidays this weekend. Flag Day is Saturday, June 14 and Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15 this year.