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  • Month of May boasts 2 races

    The Month of May boasts two great nights of racing at Phillips County Raceway at the Phillips County Fairgrounds in Holyoke. Races are scheduled Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 25, also at 7 p.m. Both nights will have all four IMCA division...
  • Dave Vondy selected for Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame

    Former Holyoke administrator Dave Vondy was recently notified of his selection for induction in the 2013 Western State Colorado University Sports Hall of Fame. This NCAA national champion wrestler and member of the Mountaineers football team is very humb...
  • School menu

    May 13-17 Elementary Breakfast Monday, May 13: Sausage and cheese muffin, breakfast burrito or muffin with yogurt, fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 14: Ham and egg bagel, French toast sticks or cereal with cheese stick, fruit, milk, juice. Wednesday, May 15: ...
  • Holyoke native, WWII vet takes Honor Flight to D.C.

    What has 70 wheels, 42 hands and infinite tales? An Honor Flight. Former Holyoke native Lt. Nyle A. Chandler and his daughter Linda Chandler recently participated in an incredible opportunity available to veterans to enable them to see the monuments in W...
  • Many area trees damaged by drought; solutions offered

    Everywhere one looks in the Golden Plains area, as well as across the state of Colorado, there are species of evergreen trees where the entire tree is browning and losing needles or the tips are browning. Austrian Pines and Colorado Blue Spruce trees see...
  • The Senior Snippet

    Personal possessions are just that, something that is personal to you. It can be from something expensive to something that has no monetary value but is priceless to you. Residents may bring personal possessions to the nursing home, such as those “pric...
  • Extension Corner

    How do plants survive drought? First, what is drought stress considered to be by definition? Drought is a moderate loss of water resulting in the plant closing its stomata openings on the underside of its leaves and a limitation of gas exchange. In extr...
  • Peekin' into the Past

    Five Years AgoMay 8, 2008 Holyoke was under a blizzard warning for most of the day on May 2, with four inches of snow accumulating throughout the day. Holyoke Police Chief Phil Biersdorfer reported this week that he and his officers are on the lookout f...
  • New bills introduced as session ends

    Reported May 3 The 2013 legislative session ends Wednesday, May 8, and that means more long hours and late nights for the General Assembly’s 100 members. It also hasn’t stopped legislators from continuing to introduce bills that will have to fly thr...
  • Work begins in the corn fields

    Marcus Kammer is busy planting corn east of Holyoke Monday afternoon, May 6. Tuesday, April 30-Wednesday, May 1, precipitation in the form of snow and rain forced several farmers in the area to wait until conditions improved before the work could begin. O...
  • Work begins in the corn fields

    Marcus Kammer is busy planting corn east of Holyoke Monday afternoon, May 6. Tuesday, April 30-Wednesday, May 1, precipitation in the form of snow and rain forced several farmers in the area to wait until conditions improved before the work could begin. O...
  • 38 to receive diplomas from Holyoke High

    It is graduation time yet again, and 38 students in Holyoke High School’s Class of 2013 are slated to cross the stage Sunday, May 12 in the HHS gym. A baccalaureate service will begin at 1 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. The service is being coordinated by...
  • 38 to receive diplomas from Holyoke High

    It is graduation time yet again, and 38 students in Holyoke High School’s Class of 2013 are slated to cross the stage Sunday, May 12 in the HHS gym. A baccalaureate service will begin at 1 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. The service is being coordinated by...
  • Kristie Ham wraps up 17 years at HHS

    With two decades of teaching business and technology under her belt, Kristie Ham has decided that she is ready to throw in the towel at the conclusion of the school year and retire from HHS after 17 years of service. “I think teachers get to the point ...
  • Kristie Ham wraps up 17 years at HHS

    With two decades of teaching business and technology under her belt, Kristie Ham has decided that she is ready to throw in the towel at the conclusion of the school year and retire from HHS after 17 years of service. “I think teachers get to the point ...
  • Recommendation accepted for NECO Wind facility in county

    Following a conditional approval recommendation for NECO Wind by the Phillips County Board of Adjustments, Phillips County commissioners accepted the recommendation April 19 and granted the final conditional use permit for two projects. NECO Wind’s 30-...
  • Recommendation accepted for NECO Wind facility in county

    Following a conditional approval recommendation for NECO Wind by the Phillips County Board of Adjustments, Phillips County commissioners accepted the recommendation April 19 and granted the final conditional use permit for two projects. NECO Wind’s 30-...
  • Alumni Banquet is May 26

    The Alumni Association is honoring the graduating classes of Phillips County High School and Holyoke High School at the Annual Alumni Banquet Sunday, May 26. The event will be held at Phillips County Event Center with a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m....
  • Alumni Banquet is May 26

    The Alumni Association is honoring the graduating classes of Phillips County High School and Holyoke High School at the Annual Alumni Banquet Sunday, May 26. The event will be held at Phillips County Event Center with a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m....
  • Around Town

    Preschool program is next Thursday Dragon’s Wagon Preschool will hold their annual spaghetti supper and program Thursday, May 16 at the Phillips County Event Center. The dinner is from 5-6:30 p.m. with the program and auction at 7 p.m.   Citywi...