Wayne M. Gleason 1926-2023
Wayne M. Gleason was born on September 16, 1926 to Frank and Anna (Lantis) Gleason in Wray, Colorado. He passed away at his home on March 17, 2023 at the age of 96. Wayne attended the Yuma schools graduating with the class of 1944. Following high school Wayne served inContinue Reading
Janet Louise Simmering 1935-2023
St George, Utah – Janet Simmering, age 87, passed away on April 2, 2023, in St George, UT with her daughters, Jeanne and Judy by her side. She was born on November 7, 1935, in Wray, Colorado to George and Lillie McGinnis. Janet’s husband, Jack Simmering preceded her in deathContinue Reading
Delmer E. Wills 1938-2023
Delmer E. Wills was born on July 30, 1938 to Lloyd H. Wills and Mayme Elizabeth Gleason in St. Francis, Kansas. He passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 84 years old, on March 28, 2023 with his wife by his side. Delmer was preceded in deathContinue Reading
Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Sunrise Services and Easter Services
Holy Week services, including sunrise services, and Easter Egg Hunts are on tap for this holiday weekend. It should be great conditions for the Easter weekend as high temperatures are supposed to be in the 70s without a threat of high winds. Yuma Childcare providers and the Yuma Chamber ofContinue Reading
Snowy, cold winter was a hassle and beneficial
Calving season is nearing an end, and planting season is quickly approaching as the calendar turns to April, following a cold and snowy winter. It was a tough winter for cow/calf operations, though those whose calves were born later in the winter, March, reportedly had a better time of it.Continue Reading
Pelton tried to get funding for mascot change
By Marianne Goodland State Capitol Correspondent The 2023-24 state budget is now in front of lawmakers at the state Capitol. During the past week, the Senate worked on the $38.5 billion budget, adding $85.5 million in additional spending that included $354,000 in funding for the Yuma school district, intended toContinue Reading
Authorities played it safe with YMS perceived threat
Law enforcement and other emergency personnel responded last Wednesday afternoon to Yuma Middle School for a potential threat. The activity took place after the school day had come to a close. Following is the joint statement issued by Yuma School District-1 and the Yuma Police Department. “On Wednesday, March 29,Continue Reading
YHS track season finally out of the starting blocks
Yuma High School’s track and field teams finally are getting into the full swing of spring. The teams finally opened the 2023 season last Saturday at the University Bulldog Invitational in Greeley. The athletes travel to Eaton on Saturday and are home Monday for the Yuma Bill Kalb Invitational. ThereContinue Reading
Yuma baseball takes 1-2 record to Haxtun
Yuma High School’s baseball team finally is off and running. Yuma is 1-2 after playing Satuday and Monday. The boys of spring travel to Haxtun on Saturday for a doubleheader. They don’t play again next Thursday at Limon. The former Tribe made its delayed 2023 season debut last Saturday atContinue Reading
Yuma and 1A hoopsters get All-State honorable mention
Yuma High School and other area athletes have been honored in the all-state basketball selections, released over the past week at CHSAANow.com. . Yuma’s Forest Rutledge and Jesus Ross each received honorable mention in the Class 3A All-state selections. Rutledge led the team in scoring with a 12.4 points perContinue Reading