Archive for August 25th, 2015
CSP Reports Fatality on Highway 287 South of Lamar
The Colorado State Patrol investigated a two vehicle crash involving one fatal injury which occurred early Tuesday afternoon, August 25, 2015, approximately 12 miles south of Lamar. A 2013 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Highway 287 when it went into the northbound lane of traffic and collided with the left saddle tank and […]
Runnin’ Lopes Host Little Caesar Classic Volleyball Tournament
This past weekend, August 21-22, the LCC Runnin’ Lopes Volleyball team hosted the annual Little Caesar Classic tournament. Twelve teams competed in the tournament including teams from Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado. Teams played at the Lamar Community Building and the LCC Wellness Center. This tournament started the Lopes volleyball season with a high […]
Floyd Downing…October 20, 1928 – August 24, 2015
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley resident, Floyd Downing will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow in Wiley Cemetery. Visitation for Floyd will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 3:00PM until 7:00 P.M. at the Peacock […]
Rev. Ralph Plummer…August 25, 1952 – August 20, 2015
Funeral services for longtime, Holly, Colorado resident, Rev. Ralph Plummer, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Holly School Old Gymnasium. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Ralph Milton Plummer was born on […]
USDA Corn Crop Report
Corn crop maturity continues catching up while condition remains strong Wet weather across the U.S. this past spring delayed corn planting, and as a result the maturity of the crop for weeks has lagged compared to previous years. But warm weather recently has helped the crop catch up, and the combination of good soil moisture at […]
Lamar Area Hospice Dinner-Dance at Eagles Aerie
The Lamar Eagles Lodge will host the dinner, dance and auction for this year’s Lamar Area Hospice fundraiser, set for Saturday, August 29. The public is invited to the event which is priced at $50 per person and includes live music, a barbecued steak dinner, a dance and a chance to bid on donated […]
Lamar Council Approves Grants and Funding for Police, Fire, Computer Software
The Lamar City Council approved requests for grant applications and city equipment during their Monday, August 24th meeting, including the GOCO grant needed to finish the two remaining ball fields at the Four Plex. Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Rec Director, outlined the final work to be done by the lowest bidder, Timberline Landscaping of […]
