Third, Fourth avenues project finally to begin
It has been a long time in the making, but the renovation of three street blocks off of S. Main St. will begin Tuesday. Two blocks of Fourth Ave. are going to be torn up and replaced, as well as one block of Third Ave. The impetus was a newContinue Reading
Council closer hiring chief
Hiring a new chief of police appears to be getting closer to reality. The Yuma Police Department has been without a “permanent” chief since Jerry Thompson resigned last spring. Curtis Witte has filled in as interim chief since, but does not have an interest in taking over the role fullContinue Reading
City changes signage at 71 acres
The City of Yuma has retaken the lead in selling and developing the property between Detroit Ave. (Highway 59) and Indian Hills Golf Course. The city purchased the 71.06 acres of farm land about 10 years ago for $738,910. It has been leased out for farming in most of theContinue Reading
Yuma girls hosting regional
The Pit is going to be rocking with wrestling Friday and Saturday. Yuma High School again is hosting the girls Class 4A Region 2 Tournament. Preliminary rounds on Friday begin at 4 p.m., and the wrestling resumes Saturday at 9 a.m. A total of 20 schools will be competing, includingContinue Reading
Yuma wrestlers take state dreams to Akron
Yuma High School’s boys wrestlers will put their state hopes on the line Friday and Saturday. The Outlaws will be at the 2A Region 2 Tournament in Akron. Preliminary rounds on Friday begin at 4 p.m. The wrestling resumes Saturday at 9 a.m. “We’re just trying to stay healthy,” coachContinue Reading
Yuma girls eye 3A Patriot crown
Yuma High School’s girls basketball team is tantalizingly close to a fun run through what remains of the season. The Outlaws entered this past Tuesday’s 3A Patriot League game at Strasburg 13-4 overall, and alone in first place in the 3A Patriot at 7-0. They are Windsor Charter Academy onContinue Reading
Yuma boys continue gauntlet
There is a lot on the line for the Yuma High School boys basketball team as it closes out 3A Patriot League play. “These next three are just huge,” coach Dave Sheffield said. “This end of season schedule is really stacked.” Yuma entered this past Tuesday’s game at Strasburg rankedContinue Reading
1A hoop report
Otis High School’s boys basketball team reached double-figure wins last weekend, and will look to add to that total. The Bulldogs were 10-4, and No. 10 in the CHSAA 1A Selection & Seeding Index, heading into this past Tuesday’s home game against Lone Star. They are at Peetz on FridayContinue Reading
House for rent
Comfortable four-bedroom, one bathroom country home for rent between Yuma and Haxtun. Attached garage. References required. Call 503-348-6278.Continue Reading