From the Washington County Sheriff’s Office The Washington County Justice Center has reported to the Northeast Colorado Health Department that they have four inmates that have tested positive for COVID-19. The inmates have been isolated since the testing, and have been housed at the facility for months. The inmates thatContinue Reading
The Bank of Colorado announced its Teacher of the Year earlier this week — Heather Klein from Yuma Middle School. The bank has been honoring a Yuma teacher for several years, based on nominations from school principals. The honored teacher receives a plaque and a cash reward. Following is Klein’sContinue Reading
The glory days for Yuma High School boys track and field definitely were from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s. Led by legendary coach Bill Kalb, the Indians consistently posted high finishes in the team points at the Class 3A Track and Field Championships. Finishing in the top 10 wasContinue Reading
Sue Schroetlin was born September 17, 1948 and passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. A Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Yuma, Colorado and be streamed on Facebook. Memorials to Angels for Life on the Plains andContinue Reading
It was seven years ago that Yuma High School baseball won its first-ever district championship. The 2013 team set the standard in winning the program’s first district title, as well as wins in the regular season, going 15-3 heading into district. The Indians entered the Class 2A District 7 TournamentContinue Reading
The 2020 Men’s Golf Leagues at Indian Hills Golf Course is beginning this week, though it will be under temporary guidelines until the COVID-19 issue subsides and orders are lifted. Some of the guidelines are as follows: Thursday’s will not be a designated play day, matches will be allowed toContinue Reading
Eldon Eugene Rogers was born October 12, 1941 in Yuma, Colorado. His parents were L G and Esther Rogers. His family made several moves before settling in the Kirk community. Eldon attended school there and graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. He participated in sports, and had many interests.Continue Reading
Marian Louise Funston Janssen was born on January 11, 1924 to Charles Weir and Lillian Edith Davis Funston. She went home to Heavenly Rest on April 27, 2020 at the age of 96. Marian was born at home on the farm near Enterprise, KS, between two sisters, Arlene and Bernice,Continue Reading
Yuma County’s own plan for “Safer-at-Home” orders still was awaiting approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment as of Tuesday, May 5. Representatives of the Yuma County government, as well as Yuma, Wray, Eckley and the county’s two hospitals had finalized a plan specific for the countyContinue Reading
Free drive-thru testing has been available for Yuma County residents, and others who have been patients at the Yuma or Wray hospitals. The drive-thru tests are available in the Wray Community District Hospital parking lot, Monday through Friday, from 8 to 9 a.m. A physician’s order is not required, butContinue Reading