Kirk Robertson 1949-2023
Kirk Robertson, 74, passed away on August 17, 2023, at his Battle Ground, WA, home. Diagnosed in December 2022 with small cell lung cancer which had metastasized to his brain, Kirk battled bravely until treatments were suspended and hospice was initiated in July 2023. Born on July 24, 1949, inContinue Reading
Leon Sturch 1930-2023
W. Leon Sturch was born to Robert and Vera (Poole) Sturch in Jackson County, Arkansas in the Oakland community near Bradford, Arkansas, on Feb. 28, 1930. He departed this world on August 18, 2023 at the age of 93. He graduated from Bradford High School. He attended one year ofContinue Reading
House for rent
Cute and Cozy home available to rent. 3 bedrooms, 1 updated bath, fenced yard, covered patio, walking distance to downtown. $1600 a month. Call 970-978-0413 to learn more about this charming home.Continue Reading
Mascot Madness generates crazy response
It did not take long for the madness to break out in Yuma School District-1’s Mascot Madness bracket. The district had decided to use the bracket method, utilized by Arickaree last year to come up with Bison, to finally select a new mascot. The initial plan was to accept nominationsContinue Reading
Council gets update on road repair
The Yuma City Council received an update on replacing alley pans and street repairs during its regular meeting, last week in Council Chambers at City Hall. All seven members were in attendance — Mayor Ron Swehla, Mayor Pro-tem Marc Shay, Tim McClung, Marylu Smith-Dischner, Jerome Benish, Dan Baucke and TerriContinue Reading
High humidity in The Pit keeps it off limits
The Pit at Yuma High School is dealing with a bit of a humidity problem. It was unclear as of earlier this week if the venerable gymnasium would be available for the volleyball team’s home opener Saturday against the Sidney Red Raiders. If not, the matches likely will be playedContinue Reading
Beware of spikes in the road
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding someone hammering spikes into the roadway. Seven stakes were found by Sara Wood hammered all in a row along a tar line on Lone Star Road (County Road 54) and Road E, Monday morning. She pulled them out with pliers, andContinue Reading
YHS football opens at Sterling
The heat is turning up as the start of Yuma High School’s football season approaches. Both literally and figuratively. Afternoon temperatures were approaching 100 degrees earlier this week as the Yuma Football Team prepared for its season opener Friday at Sterling. “There’s no point going out there at 3:45 p.m.Continue Reading
YHS volleyball home opener in auxiliary gym
Yuma High School’s volleyball team will make its home debut Saturday after an encouraging start to the 2023 season last Saturday. The varsity is 2-1 as Sidney, Nebraska, comes to town. The matches will be held in the auxiliary gym as The Pit is not in use as it continuesContinue Reading
YHS cross country
Yuma High School’s cross country runners are at the Washington Park Invitational in Denver on Saturday, after opening its season at the Windsor Wizards Invitational last Saturday. Jiovani Perez led an eighth-member boys team by placing 26th at Windsor with a time of 21 minutes, 10.5 seconds. Silas Chambers wasContinue Reading