Despite loss in prelims, Nelson grateful for Olympic experience MEEKER — It wasn’t the finish he was hoping for, but Billy Nelson was glad he had the experience. Nelson, whose father, Bill, works for Summit Industries in Meeker, placed 10th in his preliminary race of the 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday at[Read More…]
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Morrises win couples tourney
MEEKER — “Some call it the ‘divorce format,’” Meeker Golf Course manager Darrin Rohn said of the Chapman format used for the annual couples tournament held last weekend. The two-day event drew 24 couples, most from out of town, split into two flights, 13 in the first and 11 in[Read More…]
Saucedo transferred
Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Saucedo, husband of Deni Back of Meeker, was seriously wounded during a mission July 27 in Iraq.
Soldier back in U.S., faces long recovery
MEEKER — Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Saucedo, the husband of Deni Back of Meeker, was able to be transferred last Friday from Germany to a military hospital in Washington, D.C., but he’s still listed in serious condition.
Nelson realizes goal early
MEEKER — Ever since he became a serious runner, Billy Nelson dreamed of competing in the Olympics. But he figured his best chance of making the U.S. Olympic team would likely be 2012.
Soldier back in U.S., faces long recovery
MEEKER — Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Saucedo, the husband of Deni Back of Meeker, was able to be transferred last Friday from Germany to a military hospital in Washington, D.C., but he’s still listed in serious condition.
Stealing signs is no joke
MEEKER — In the weeks and days leading up to an election, political signs usually start popping up in yards and along roadways. But, instead, they were disappearing.
Stealing signs is no joke
MEEKER — In the weeks and days leading up to an election, political signs usually start popping up in yards and along roadways. But, instead, they were disappearing.
Museum preps for busy Range Call
MEEKER — Over the July 4 weekend, the museum and historical society will be hosting their usual activities.
“Home of” 411: June 19, 2008
MEEKER — Darryl and Susan Stout of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Darryl has been a Meeker resident since 1971. Susan moved here in 1978. The Stouts will celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary in October.
Cause still undetermined in Monday’s fatal house fire
MEEKER — Officials are still trying to find out what caused Monday morning’s fatal fire. Deborah Seebaum, 52, of Meeker was killed in the early morning blaze, which consumed a two-story rental house at 237 13th St.
Police Blotter: April 17, 2008
Activity for April 4-10, 2008