JoAnn C. Hanson 1941-2024
JoAnn C. Hanson was born June 5,1941 to Jim and Gladys Cavin of Natchez Mississippi. She was the 4th of 4 children, the baby. Her nickname as a child was “Doll” because she was so cute. Her siblings include William Cavin, Jean Cavin Rentfro, and Louise Cavin Skidmore. As aContinue Reading
Houses for rent
Houses for rent in Yuma: 4 bdrm, 1 bath – $1050 +utilities, 4 bdrm, 2 bath – $1250 + utilities. Call 970-554-2346Continue Reading
Council takes a pass on sales tax, but lodging tax will be on Nov. ballot
The Yuma City Council will not be putting a sales tax increase question on the November ballot. However, a lodging tax is once again will be put before the voters. The city recently held a survey gauging the public’s thoughts about the Police, Fire, Ambulance and Streets departments — alongContinue Reading
Commissioners talk blade operator efficiency
On August 29, 2024 at 8 a.m., the Yuma County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Chairman Mike Leerar, Commissioner Scott Weaver, Commissioner Adam Gates, and Administrator Brandi Ritchey were present throughout the day. The Commissioners reviewed and signed accounts payable and discussed various meetings attended throughout the priorContinue Reading
Yuma Hospital Board has an opening
There is an opening on the Yuma Hospital District Board of Directors. Board member Robert Dorothy announced his resignation during last week’s regular board meeting. He noted he has been missing meetings lately due to other obligations. He said that after last week’s meeting the next one he would beContinue Reading
YC Softball staying home this week
Yuma County Softball finally is at its homes this week. The team made its Yuma County debut this past Tuesday when it played Chase County (Imperial, NE) in Yuma. The girls will play in Wray on Saturday when Valley visits (10 a.m. first pitch). YCS went 1-2-1 in the BrushContinue Reading
YHS volleyball moving forward
Yuma High School’s volleyball team is going to keep moving forward after a pair of difficult losses last week. The Outlaws were 3-2 heading into this past Tuesday’s home match against the Chase County Longhorns. They ended up dropping to 3-3 with a four-set loss to the girls from Imperial.Continue Reading
YHS football gets a bye
Yuma High School’s football team has experienced both ends of the spectrum in the first two games of 2024. The Outlaws have a 1-1 record as they enter their bye week. Their next game is September 20 in their home debut against Torrington, Wyoming. “(The bye week) is hard toContinue Reading
YHS golf season nearing end
The Yuma High School boys golf varsity team is nearly done with the regular season. The league tournament on September 26 in Sterling wraps up the regular season, followed by regional a few days later. The Outlaws have been plenty busy over the past week. They competed in the FrontierContinue Reading
Arickaree hosting Otis in 6-man showdown
An early season 6-man showdown will take place Friday night as the Arickaree Bison will host the Otis Bulldogs. The Washington County rivals both are 2-0 and ranked in the top 10 of Class A 6-Man. Both have won rather handily their first two games. Last Friday, Otis cruised toContinue Reading