Outlaws at regional in Akron – Yuma Pioneer
The Yuma High School Boys' Wrestling Club will do their best this weekend as well. The Outlaws will gather at Akron High School's fieldhouse, where the season began in early December, for the Class 2A Region 1 tournament on Friday and Saturday. The top four in each weight class will advance to the state tournament […]
Holtorf-sponsored Republican River bill signed into law – Akron News-Reporter
Gov. Jared Polis signs House Bill 23-1220, “Republican Research on the Economic Impact of River Groundwater,” during a ceremony at Blach Farms in Yuma County, Saturday, June 3, 2023. (Photo provided) Colorado Gov. Jared Polis made a special visit to Yuma County on Saturday to sign Rep. Richard Holtorff’s signature bill into law in the […]
Families have a new place to turn for early childhood evaluations – Akron News-Reporter
courtesy graphic On July 1, 2023, OTR’s Michelle Kaiser, Massachusetts, will celebrate the one year anniversary of her new business, Early Intervention Professionals, LLC. Early Intervention Professionals, LLC contracts with the Colorado Department of Human Services/Colorado Early Intervention to assess whether a child from birth to age 3 has developmental delays sufficient to qualify for […]
Action Team highlights community organizations – Akron News-Reporter
The action team met at Washington County Connections on Thursday, May 11. Margo Ebersole of the Rural Communities Resource Center and Washington County Connections and Jamie Baker of Washington County Connections provided materials for 2022 benefits. Energy Outreach Colorado benefited her $47,915.15 to 123 households. Gas ticket, $1,563.90. Utilities other than Energy Outreach Colorado, $5,197.63. […]
Economic development discussed at commissioners’ meeting – Akron News-Reporter
Washington County Courthouse, Akron, Colorado The Washington County Commissioners’ Committee met on Tuesday, April 4th. Reverend Rich Moon of Akron Foursquare Church delivered a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Her chair, Lea Ann Laybourn, called for a meeting at 8:00 am. At Old Business, Commissioner Giselle Jefferson said she knew she received a […]
Commissioners reopen applications for Dist. 1 Planning and Zoning rep – Akron News-Reporter
Washington County Courthouse, Akron, Colorado The Washington County Commissioners’ Committee met on Tuesday, February 21. Pete his Reverend Tell delivered the morning prayers, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Her chair, Lea Ann Laybourn, called for a meeting at 8:00 am. In a public comment, Jeremy Shook addressed the Board first, saying that the Planning […]
Town Council learns new K9 officer selected for WCSO – Akron News-Reporter
Akron town The Akron Town Council met on Monday, February 6th. Mayor Brandon Hill ordered a meeting, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no amendments or additions to the agenda. The minutes of the January 3, 2023 meeting and his January 2023 bill were approved. Washington County Commissioner Giselle Jefferson reported on behalf […]
Washington County Sheriff’s Report – Akron News-Reporter
January 27, 2023 Deputies were called in for a car break-in into the 300 block of Custer Avenue in the town of Akron. The car owner did not want to file charges. Attorneys responded to vehicle fires on Highway 36 and County Road LL. Further investigation revealed that it was arson. This incident is under […]
