COVID-19 vaccine slowing coming to northeast region; Deceased man found inside running car on Highway 34; Restaurants and bars return to indoor dining; Commissioners approve new budget; As a football player, Brady Kuntz was raised by the Fleming Wildcats.
County introduces new IT director
News-Reporter office closing, but paper isn’t going anywhere; Town Council kicks off 2021; New state fair board member looking to fill ‘big shoes’; Renovated pond looking to provide recreation; An icy wonderland; Find your day to celebrate in January; Winter sports moving forward with a twist; Akron School working on spectator protocols.
Group comes together for homeless outreach; Kennedy switches roles to IT Director; Commissioners hold reorganizational meeting; County Republican Party preparing for upcoming meeting; Action Team meets virtually; Akron School to hire mental health professional for 2021-22 year; Otis releases spectator protocols for 2021 basketball season.
Borders joins Farmer State Bank; YDHC taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccine; Commissioners address dropping COVID-19 numbers; New year gearing up for 4-H members; YHS grad heading to Super Bowl LV as Tampa Bay GM; Chamber waiving enrollment dues for 2021; It’s game time.
Houston named Akron’s 2021 Outstanding Teacher; New team of commissioners diving in to business; 2021 ECR dates set; Up and down week for the Rams; Lady Rams split opening week; Indian Mustangs pick up quick wins; Tough start for Lady “Dawgs”; Lady Indian Mustangs looking up; Bulldogs looking for first wins; Low scoring affair for Longhorns; Lady Longhorns fall in top 10 match up.
Race for governor is on with Lopez on campaign trail; Washington County moved to less restrictive “blue dial”; Serl brings experience to WCSO; Rish helps bring WCSO to full staff; Kessinger named a Daniels Scholar finalist; Lopez makes stop on campaign trail; Commissioners fill remaining fair board seats; Town Council approves annexation agreement; Ram wrestlers looking solid; Longhorns come up just short in big fourth quarter; Lady Bulldogs having tough to; Lone Star girls finding their groove; Plenty of time to prep for A-W; Bulldogs notch first win; Solid week for Lady Rams; Rams drop pair of close ones.
Baby, it’s cold outside!; Washington County Lincoln Day Dinner set for March 12; School Board approves 2021-22 principal contracts; Commissioners approve K of C fair beer garden; Lady Rams on right track; Lady Bulldogs still in search of first “W”; Rams drop pair of league games; Young Bulldogs keep improving; Lady Indian Mustangs stuck by top ranked Briggsdale; Tough weekend for Indian Mustangs; Briggsdale to much for Lady Longhorns; Longhorns can’t handle Falcons.
Akron man loses life in avalanche; Changing with the times; ANR office closed, but paper will continue as normal; Commissioners provide Washington County COVID-19 update; County looking into redistricting; Otis FBLA performs well at District Leadership Conference; Ram wrestlers look impressive in early action;Lady Rams look to break skid; Rams pressing for league “W”; Bulldogs trying to get back on track; Lady Bulldogs working toward win; Lady Longhorns back in 1A standings’ Lady Indian Mustangs pull one out over Otis; Longhorns drop a pair; Arickaree-Woodlin gets back in win column.
Akron News-Reporter enters 92nd year of business; Spring Shop Local contest begins next Wednesday; Fair Board still seeking theme and grand marshal nominations; Commissioners considering sound system work at fairgrounds; Pachner will run track at Dubuque College; Glosson to play collegiate volleyball for NPCC; Trial resumes against man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend; Sampson represents Rams at final quad; Rams looking to end on high note; Lad Rams split league games; Solid week for Lady Longhorns; Longhorns fare well against county opponents; Young Bulldogs gaining experience; Tough for Lady Indian Mustangs; Indian Mustangs finally back on the court; Lady Bulldogs get first win.
Hobson takes reins at Akron Public Library; Washington County Meat Producer’s Day; Brown to represent AHS at state wrestling; Lucas found guilty in the murder if Kelsie Schelling; Commissioners support county meat producers; Town still looking into recycling companies; Cattlewomen show their support; Lady Longhorns are playoff bound; Lady Rams miss out on playoffs; Lady Bulldogs wrap up 2021 on a high note; Bulldogs go out on a win; Arickaree-Woodlin finishes at .500; Good performance for Rams in final games; Lady Bulldogs wrap up 2021 on a high note; Longhorns go 4-1 in final week; Lady Indian Mustangs put together good ending.
McGuire working on COVID-19 research; Lincoln Day Dinner returns with enthusiasm; AVFD requests mutual aid for bale fire; Cattlewomen offering free lunch on “Meat Out” day; Eaddy presents Narcan facts to Action Team; County and Town of Akron to receive significant funds from new bill; Akkron School Board approves 2021-22 calendar; Brown captures 5th at State wrestling tournament; Volleyball season finally underway; Lady Longhorns suffer Sweet 16 heartbreak.
“Meat In” event draws large number of supporters; Kessinger awarded 2021 Daniels Fund Scholarship; Commissioners hear out proposed transmission expansion; Goble joins team at WCC; Chamber holds brief meeting; Weathers placed fourth in All Around in opening meet; Bowin competes in Virtual Spelling Bee competition; Lady Rams underway with volleyball season.
Easter egg hunts returning to Washington County; Akron Pond up and running just in time for warmer weather; County approves two day penning and sorting event in 2022; 2021 ECR theme to be “Ag Proud”; Reynolds and Bleak named Daniels Scholars; Lady Rams rebound nicely; Tough start for Lady Indian Mustangs; Weathers performing well for Lady Longhorns; Lady Longhorns on right track; Lady Bulldogs split to start season.
Leon and Pat Payne selected 2021 Grand Marshals; Akron Alumni moves banquet to Octber; Taking it all in; Collins representing ECR as Queen; Commissioners sign letter of support of opening Akron Depot; Big week coming up for Lady Rams; Tough road for Lady Longhorns last week; Lady Bulldogs work to stay in top 10; Lady Longhorns take top spots in all events; Lady Indian Mustangs split matches.
Anna Jane (nee) Eisenhard Stair
Wind towers widely opposed at commissioners’ meeting; Adaptive sports bringing schools and communities together; COVID-19 vaccine bus arrives in Akron; Akron’s snow removal window to be potentially lowered from 48 to 24 hours; Chamber’s shred day coming up; Students recognized for Character Counts! Essays; Lady Rams pull out big win at home; Otis netters finding stride; Weathers places third in All-Around; Lady Longhorns look to break streak; Lady Indian Mustangs trying to get back on track; Otis netters finding stride.
Community celebrates Week of the Young Child; Akron School hires new licensed professional counselor; Commissioners extend moratorium on wind and solar transmission lines; Chamber holds quick lunch meeting; Extension Office building fair book library; Lady Rams’ season winding down; Weathers finished second All-Around at Regional meet; Arickaree-Woodlin girls see stiff competition; Otis girls see packed schedule this week; Good steps forward for Lone Star.
Washington County Commissioners lift mask mandate; Standoff turns out to be hoax; Moon takes over reins at Akron Foursquare Church; Gazaway increases hours at Akron Clinic; County considering online GIS map for public use; 4-H Council will bring back fall fundraiser dinner; Lady Rams fall short of playoffs; Lady Bulldogs headed for playoffs as 11th seed; Lady Longhorns’ season ends; Full roster will return for A-W; Lady Longhorns represent at 4A State Gymnastics Championships.
Lady Bulldogs are going dancin’; Annual Memorial Day Celebration to be held in Akron; Share Shed open to the public; Commissioners open Event Center to full capacity; Fair Board tweaks ECR theme, “Let’s Get Loud- Ag Proud; Rain doesn’t slow free shred day; Dry Creek is running.
Carolyn Viola O’Neil Williams
After “Buckwheat” comment, Rep. Richard Holtorf apologizes on House floor; Explore the historic Fremont Butte; Head Start asking to designate school zone on Hwy. 34; Summer Cruise Nights returning; Ranch sorting gaining grounds in popularity; Town Wide Yard Sale set for June 5; Commissioners still working with Fair Board on ECR entertainment contracts; Otis High School visits the State Capital; Congratulations to the Class of 2021; Rams bounce back after opener; Bulldogs off to perfect start; County tracksters in action at Bill Kalb Invite; Lady Rams golfers take first at own tournament; Arickaree-Woodlin compete in Fort Morgan.
Lone Star kicks off 2021 graduation season; Nacho Tacos food truck offering Mexican food; Chamber welcomes Nacho Tacos; County gets more information on GIS mapping; Akron School Board holds last meeting of school year; Schrock named State Character Counts! Winner; Northeast BOCES Awards; Akron Elks Lodge #2579 honors scholarship winners; County Schools represented at Tom Meyer Invitational; Rams baseball back in action this week; Lady Bulldogs fall in opening round; Bulldogs handed pair of losses.
Seniors say farewell to AHS; Arickaree graduates four; Yard Sale and Cruise Night deadlines this week!; County Covering entire fairgrounds with security cameras; Summer shaping up to be busy in Akron; My personal side effects of COVID-19 vaccine; Rams stay even; Akron/Otis Girls’ golfers bring home another team title; Bulldogs fall to #8 Caliche; WashCo 1A schools compete at Limon.
Fallen veterans honored at Memorial Day services; Full weekend on tap in Akron; Otis seniors achieve milestone; Attorney General Weiser makes stop in Akron; Two say farewell to Woodlin High School; Commissioners wrap up May; Tough week for Rams; Dracon leads way for Washington County golf team; Three of four in action at Holyoke Invite; Bulldogs get back into win column; Lnghorn vaulters shine at High Country Pole Vault Meet.
Chamber celebrates grand re-opening of Trendy Acres Boutique; Cruising into summer; Beat the heat at the Akron Pool; Camacho takes on new business adventure; Akron performs well at District Fie Races; Carnival rides undergoing preparations for ECR; Commissioners hold meeting a day early; Rams wrap regular season this week; Girls’ golf team takes first at Holyoke; Bulldogs begin postseason play; Akron, Lone Star and Otis compete in Kersey; Indian Mustangs at Kiowa Klassic.
Brown takes over Town and Country Insurance; Cottrell running for spirit of friendship; Ribbon cutting held for Town and Country Insurance; Akron School Board agrees to proposed teacher salary increase; Town Council approves first reading to designate school zone on Highway 34; Reins and Lines mentoring horse-human relationships; Local youth gain showmanship experience; Misc. Mavericks 4-H Club hold livestock tour; Akron Elks honor our flag; Elks’ poker run returns with record numbers; Laybourn and Vance attend annual CCI Conference; Dracon and Velder state golf bound; Season ends for Rams; County track teams compete at Wiggins; Bulldogs fall to Merino in District semifinals.
Locals do well at 5:10 to Yuma; Classic cars coming to town for annual Akron Car Show; County encourages the Congressional Redistricting Commission; Chamber begins Yard of the Month; Yuma planning Community Blessings for Hope event; Akron hosts HWAY Invitational; Rams compete in LPAA meet; 1A county schools take part in YWKC meet; Several seasons best at St. Vrain Invitational; Tough competition t 1A Invitational.
Frankie Ballard headlining ECR night show, Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts appearing as special guests; Town of Otis geared up for 4th of July; WCNH showing a revenue loss for the year due to COVID-19; Harman continuing to impact cattle industry; County athletes rack up the medals at State Track; 4-H Council elects 2021-22 officers; 2021 Fashion Revue – 4-H and Open Youth entries welcome; Akron Car Show draws 75 exhibitors.
Otis Fourth of July goes off with a bang; Hickenlooper makes brief stop in Akron; Re. Holtorf s[eals in length with commissioners; Several new events coming to Washington County; Fair Board tying loose ends for 2021 ECR; Locals represented at CHSCA All State Games.
Jefferson wows in 2021 Track season; Four golds earn Weathers distinct honors; Area seeing perfect harvest weather; AVFD working with town to purchase rural pumper truck; W-Y Communication moving in good direction; Pachner sports football pads one more time; Ana’s Dancing Grill hitting the town;It’s Billee Burley’s “29th” birthday on 7/28!; Fair Issue.
Dreitz secures $20,000 grant for AHS Ag department; Two vehicle crash results in Fatality; Akron intersection sees two vehicle accident; Single vehicle catches fire; Akron School Board approves several assignments for 2021-22; County residents still opposing wind and solar towers; Dalton wins 2020 High Point Adult Exhibitor; Wylie’s chosen July Yard of the Month; 2021 4-H Dog Show Results; Representative Holtorf receives CICA Legislator of the year award; Akron releases fall sports schedule.
4-H and Open Fashion Revue and Open Talent Show held Tuesday, July 20th; Carl S. McGuire III named Chief Judge of the 13th Judicial District; Commissioners adopt service fee for non-county resident’s driving tests; Chamber to honor al county firemen; Lots on the agenda for Akron Crazy Days; Amateurs to be featured at ranch sorting event; Youth gaining golf experience.
O’Neil takes part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM; 2021 ECR goes off without a hitch; County ambulances will install newly required child restraint systems; Third annual Plains Bull Bash next week.
1922 Ferris wheel brought back to life for 2021 ECR; Cross country during a pandemic; Buck further explores possible Fremont B uttes reservoir; Town facing significant expenses for pumping plant and wastewater treatment; County purchases cattle and horse panels for fairgrounds arena; Back to school time in Washington County; Boys golfers already in action; Fair Results section.
Wind towers draw large public interest; King wins Tri-State Royal for third time; Akron School Board prepped for 2021-22 year; Commissioner Tax Lien sale will move to online for this year; Furrow announces candidacy for Sheriff; Crazy Days provided fun for all; August Yard of the Month; Akron Chamber holds lunch meeting; Akron School Staff visits Washington County Museum; Ram golfers host own invite.
Akron students are back in the classroom; Fall Festival plan are in the works; County still dealing with macroburst insurance issues; 80th Birthday Card Shower/Open House; Lady Rams see ranked opponents in weekend opener; Rams see tough competition in Burlington; Akron up and running with new employees; Several join Arickaree staff; Lone Star hires four for 2021-22; Otis School welcomes many new faces; Woodlin sees a handful of new staff.
County residents largely oppose wind and solar towers at public hearing; Commemorate 20th anniversary with 9/11 stair climb’ King winds big at State Fair; Hunning and Lucy continue winning ways; Commissioners hear grievance of unpermitted road; Lucero finishes in top five at Holyoke; Rams roll in opener; Lady Rams can’t top Wray; Lady Longhorns drop three in opening week; Genoa-Hugo downs Arickaree-Woodlin netters in opener; #3 Fleming takes down Arickaree-Wodlin; Bulldogs cruise to first win; Lady Bulldogs working to find groove.
A little redneck fun for Washington County Emergency Services; Moratorium on wind and solar towers extended to September 30; Hard work pays off for King; At Ease Bar honors fallen 13; Commemorate 20th anniversary with 9/11 stair climb; Akron Alumni celebrating this fall; County youth succeed at State Fair Livestock Shows; Massachusetts man sending ‘343’ decals for 9/11 stair climb; Fall activities in full swing; Rams upset #9 Holly on the road; Lady Rams can’t take down #1 Wiggins; Akron golfers seeing touch competition; Lady Longhorns go 2-1 at Hanover Tournament; Lady Indian-Mustangs rebound nicely; Otis netters split matches; Bulldogs stopped by tough Idalia squad; Big second half leads to Arickaree-Woodlin win.
Community unites at 9/11 memorial stair climb; Brandon serves through mission trip to Kenya; Fall Festival fun coming soon; WCNH back to every day COVID testing; More cameras to be installed at City Park; Suicide prevention topic of discussion at Action Team; Harms selected Yard of the Month; Rams stay perfect; Ram Golfers host own tournament; Lone Star Gymnastics team doubles in size; No action for Lady Rams; Otis netters split in week’s play; Indian Mustangs working way into top 10; Lady Indian Mustangs sit at .500; Lady Longhorns fall in county battle; Tough schedule continues for Bulldogs.
Akron School Board members recognized; Akron Elementary planning Family Literacy Night; NRA banquet set for Thursday; Early numbers show increase for Akron School District; Raish and Bower introduced as new Akron School Board members; County fears loss of mployees if vaccine mandate enforced; Jack Duncan celebrates 97th birthday; Lady Rams pick up back to back wins; Rams suffer first loss; Lone Star gymnasts compete in Thornton; Lucero earns All Conference honors for Rams; Lady Indian Mustangs split matches; Arickaree-Woodlin football on bye week; COVID cancels Lone Star match; Bulldogs drop heartbreaker to #5 Briggsdale; Lady Bulldogs take on #1 and #2 teams.
U.S. Air Force conducts training at Colorado Plains Regional Airport; Fall Festival fun this weekend; Community still wanting answers to wind turbine regulations; AVFD community appreciation breakfast kicks off Fire Prevention Week; Commissioners hear several potential project presentations; Chamber gearing up for holiday events; Cutting and sorting contest coming to fairgrounds this weekend; Live music to benefit AVFD; Youth celebrating National 4-H Week October 3-9; 4-H Council ready for busy fall; Get out and move at free concert and street dance; Lady Rams wrap up home stand; Akron golfers close out season; Rams drop heartbreaker to #2 SedgCo; Lady Bulldogs place fifth at Akron Invite; Bulldogs win big; Weathers finishes first in All-Around; Arickaree celebrates Homecoming; Tough weekend for Lady Indian Mustangs; Lady Longhorns win one, lose one; Stratton spoils A-W Homecoming.
Marguerite “Peggy” Nielsen Rye Paynter
Moratorium for solar, wind and transmission lines extended once more; Fall Festival kicks off season; DHS accepting names for 2021 Angel Tree program; Town of Akron donates funds to Encouraging Sisters; Team penning and ranch sorting draws 554 teams; Live music to benefit AVFD; Pena announces candidacy for Sheriff; A day of Homecoming for Alumni; Lady Bulldogs take down A-W netters; Arickaree-Woodlin spoils Otis’ Homecoming; No action for Akron teams; Lady Longhorns go 1-2 in busy week; Weathers locks up another all-around title.
Public comments take up commissioner’s meeting; Yeaman’s designated an historical building; Commissioners adopt wind and solar regulations during public hearing; Town Council approves health insurance renewal; Commissioners make public statement regarding adopted regulations; Organizers pleased with fall festival turnout; County 4-H members competed in State Shooting Sports contests; Cote’s selected October Yard of the Month; 4-H members and leaders recognized at Achievement program; 4-H Hay Bale Challenge; Akron takes battle of the Rams; Lady Rams place third at Stratton Tournament; Weathers takes all-around in Loveland’ Lady Longhorns compete at Stratton Tournament; Lady Bulldogs get in non-conference matches; Bulldogs roll at home; Arickaree-Woodlin wins big at Kiowa; Lady Indian Mustangs get back into win column.
ANR to honor service men and women; Akron School Board holds final meeting with current members; Bower appointed to Akron School Board; Raish joining Akron School Board; AHS grads returning home this weekend; Three measures on 2021 ballot; Akron celebrating Homecoming this weekend; Washington County takes part in Regional AED Placement Project; Six staff let go at WCNH due to vaccine rules; Parade of Lights theme selected by Chamber (How the Grinch, COVID, stole Christmas); Rams roll over Denver Christian; Lady Rams look good against solid Holyoke squad; Lone Star gymnasts at league meet; #7 Sierra Grande too much for Indian Mustangs; A-W netters top Lady Longhorns; Lady Bulldogs pick up league win; Bulldogs can’t overcome Hi-Plains.
Christensen a finalist for Superintendent of the Year; Lazy Acre Meats serving Washington County and surrounding areas; Riot at Washington County Justice Center; Akron Alumni Banquet returns after hiatus; No public comment at commissioners’ meeting’ Weathers voted Gymnast of the Year at league meet; Akron’s Homecoming Court; Rams in good shape heading into final week; Akron’s pom squad provides Homecoming entertainment; Lady Rams sweep Caliche in Homecoming win; Arickaree-Woodlin cruises to win over Peetz; Lady Bulldogs go 1-1 last week; Busy week for Lady Longhorns; Otis has no troubles with Pawnee; Lady Indian Mustangs split matches.
Hauling in the goodies!; Moratorium extended for wind and solar applications; Arickaree R-2 in process of changing mascot; Weathers and Boxberger qualify for State Gymnastics Meet; Time changes this weekend; ANR to honor service men and women; Rams hosting first round playoffs this weekend; Lady Rams heading to regionals; Bulldogs fall short of playoff berth; Lady Bulldogs advance to Regionals; Indian Mustangs playoff bound; Lady Longhorns see year come to a close; Road ends at Idalia for Lady Indian Mustangs.
Honoring our Nation’s Heroes; Survivors come together at Encouraging Sisters luncheon; Lady Rams are dancing”; Tis” the season of giving; CDOT relooking at designating Head Start school zone; WCNH off of quarantine; Akron School District renames Knowledge Bowl in honor of Denise Pickens; Shoppers get early start at craft show; Rams roll in opening round; Arickaree-Woodlin can’t get past first round; Lady Bulldogs come up just short of State berth; Weathers and Boxberger compete at 4A State Gymnastics Meet.
Veterans honored at Akron School program; Arickaree School pays tribute to veterans; Senior citizens invited to Community Pride luncheon; Akron School Board holds reorganizational meeting; Akron School Board hears mill levy presentation; Commissioners hold brief meeting; 4-H program benefits from annual supper and raffle; Voice of Democracy winning essays; AVFD battles large haystack fire; Commissioners convene a day early; Weathers receives scholarship; Lady Rams back at the big dance; Rams fall in quarterfinals.
Chamber slightly changes Parade of Lights route; Action Team providing resources during holiday season; County making changes to livestock record books; RRWCD honors members for tenure; Josh Lechman joins RRWCD board; Yuma – 1 delaying mascot decision.
AHS students hold Community Pride lunch; AVFD dinner, toy drive back in person; 9th annual Parade of Lights expected to impress; It’s go time for winter athletes; County receives $36,000 grant for fairgrounds; Participants to be increased for mutton busting and calf riding; Commissioners hold brief meeting; Akron School District receives COVID stimulus money; Lindahl’s celebrate 50th anniversary.
Parade of Lights keeps growing; AVFD supper, toy drive exceeds expectations; Gunnels retiring after more than 45 years; Goodier joins Akron Clinic; Four year old gives gift of hair; Doors installed on cemetery gazebo; Lady Rams can’t slow Merino; Bulldogs place second at Carlile Classic; Lady Longhorns take top honors at Jeff Sherman Memorial; Arickaree-Woodlin girls take home second; Rams place 12th at opening invite; Rams come up just short; Arickaree-Woodlin boys place third at opening tournament; Longhorns compete at Jeff Sherman Memorial Tournament.
Washington County DHS receives toy donations; 2021 Mayor’s Lighting Contest winners; Canine to join WSCO; DHS saw volume of applicants double over last year; Kuntz announces bid for re-election; FSB celeb rates Gunnels’ retirement and open house; Lady Rams win three straight; Rams searching for offensive rhythm; Arickaree-Woodlin ladies get runner-up finish; Ram wrestlers off and running; Indian Mustangs place third for second straight week; Lady Longhorns take third at Prairie Classic; Bulldogs split contests; Longhorns still searching for “W”; Tough week for Lady Bulldogs.
Santa makes final stop; Winners of Akron Hardware’s Christmas tree announced; Brown out causes multiple crashes; Commissioners meet briefly; Akron scholarship fund continuing to grow; 80th birthday Open House; Chamber wrapping up busy holiday season; Shooters shine at Elks Hoop Shoot; Ram wrestlers dominate at Wray to place 3rd; Rams win Holiday Tournament; Lady Rams loe heartbreaker; Bulldogs place third at Akron tournament; No Action for Longhorns; Lady Indian Mustangs close out year on pair of wins; Lady Longhorns look good to close out month; Lady Bulldogs compete at Holiday Tournament; Indian Mustangs wrap up busy month of tournaments.
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