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  • Council picks Christmas Decoration Winners

    Dawnna Merryfield|Dec 21, 2017

    The minutes of the previous meeting were discussed at the December 18th Council Meeting. Items included the claims payroll, extending the hours for the Pine Bluffs Distilling on New Years Eve, the water tank project, and the sale of unused city vehicles. The hour extension on New Years Eve for the Pine Bluffs Distilling along side the Knotty Pine have been approved. The usual time of closure for these establishments is 1 a.m. however the times will be adjusted to 2 a.m.. The water tank project was also discussed during the meeting. It was... Full story

  • Christmas Coloring Contest

    Dec 21, 2017

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  • Rabies found in Weld County and Laramie County

    Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department|Dec 21, 2017

    The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department would like to report that five rabid skunks have been recently confirmed in the Northern rural areas of Weld County Colorado. Together with the eleven rabid animals; ten skunks and one bat since August 2017 in Laramie County we would like to send out this reminder for area residents. Rabies is extremely deadly to humans and animals. It is transmitted through saliva and mucus. Contact with a rabid animal that breaks the skin or brings body fluids to a... Full story

  • 12th Annual Christmas Light Decoration Contest top 10

    Town of Pine Bluffs|Dec 21, 2017

    Congratulations to all the winners of this year's 2017 Christmas Lighting Contest. The 10 winners are: Betty Bymer – 617 E. 6th Dave Bomberger – 704 Blair Dalton Clark – 207 E. 4th Albert Kranz – 406 E. 3rd Mike Reher – 410 Chestnut Terry Steege – 412 W. 6th Casey Thompson – 312 Market Jeff Verosky – 911 E. 10th Roy Werner – 621 Black Carl Zerck – 309 W. 7th The winners are asked to stop by Pine Bluffs Town Hall to collect your $10 gift card to Texas Trail Market. A big thank you goes out... Full story

  • Cowbelles.. not just for beef

    Penny Merryfield with the Cowbelles|Dec 21, 2017

    The Laramie County Cowbelles believe the livestock industry is of basic importance to the world. The Cowbelles dedicate themselves to supporting, promoting, educating and encouraging beef producers and all related people and businesses, to instill in the coming generation the love of the land and of life in agriculture. The number of people involved in livestock each year is shrinking. It is imperative that our message be heard locally and nationally to promote the beef industry and related... Full story

  • Operation Christmas Child

    Midori Fabela Student Reporter|Dec 21, 2017

    Operation Christmas Child is a program that gives children an opportunity that they may have not gotten before. It gives them a chance to celebrate and learn about God. The look on children’s faces when they get the boxes makes it all worthwhile. What's in the box? Well, the items vary from essentials like a toothbrushes, bar soap, hair ties, clothes, and shoes. Those items are fun and all, but what kids really look forward to are the toys. The toys come in all shapes and sizes from a big teddy bear to a little pony. Packing the boxes is a l... Full story

  • Lewis Laboray A Veteran's Story

    Penny Merryfield|Dec 21, 2017

    Summer of 1963 changed the life of a small town Granite City, Illinois man. Lewis Laboray made a decision to leave his job as a Pin spotter mechanic to serve in the United States Marines. Laboray graduated from high school and went to work at the local bowling alley, and then for American Zinc which later became MX Zinc. During his time working as a special alloy caster, he decided he needed a new vehicle, and that would become a military jeep. "I chose the Marines, because my brother went in th... Full story

  • Pine Bluffs Elementary Re-Opens

    Dawnna Merryfield|Dec 21, 2017

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  • Pawnee a loss and a victory

    Dorothy Timm|Dec 21, 2017

    The Pawnee Coyote lady's hosted Front Range Baptist Falcons from Ft Collins and lost 49-37. Coach Janelle Robinson stated, "We had a tough game against Front Range Baptist on Tuesday Dec 12. We came back within 12 points of tying the game but the time ran out. Shelby Hoffman had the most points with 19. Jaycie Hahn had 7 defensive rebounds as well as Erin Ellis with 6 defensive rebounds. We are looking ahead to our game with Lonestar on Friday here at Pawnee." Pawnee hosted Lone Star and won... Full story

  • Burns Tournament

    Dawnna Merryfield|Dec 21, 2017

    The Burns Broncs played hard during last weeks tournament at Lusk. The Broncs played a total of 3 games in the Lusk Tournament. During the game against Greybull the Broncs lost 36 to 42. In the 1st period Greybull pulled ahead 12 to 5. By the 2nd period, Greybull had continued to pull ahead with a score 23 to 15. 3rd period started a tough battle for the win. The Broncs ended the 3rd period with 29 points while Greybull had 31 points. Finally, in the 4th period Greybull took home the win with a total score of 42 to 36. The team leader for this... Full story

  • Hornets take big win

    Dawnna Merryfield|Dec 21, 2017

    The Pine Bluffs Hornets played hard at their tournament this past weekend. During their first against the Wyoming Indians the Hornets won by 16 points. In the 1st period the hornets had a total of 19 points. Then in the 2nd period the Hornets had managed to score another 22 points bringing the score to 41 to 24. 3rd period is when they took a huge lead over the Wyoming Indians. With 8 seconds left in the period they left the score at 53 vs the Indians 35. Finally the game was finished with 71 points to 55, the Hornets bringing home another... Full story

  • A Holiday Tradition...

    James Merryfield|Dec 21, 2017

    As Christmas day draws closer many of us are planning the traditions that we grew up with. Whether it be the Christmas dinner, Christmas Eve festivities or the way that we open and give presents. These traditions keep us intertwined with our families and past. It may be a tradition that was started generations ago or something that you just started a couple of years ago but these traditions keep bringing families together. For the Merryfield family it started many years ago when the Nerf gun first came out. All six children got one from Santa.... Full story

  • 4-H Showcase in Weld County

    Kim Sterkel Weld County 4-H|Dec 21, 2017

    Have you ever wondered what 4-H is all about?! Weld County 4-H is hosting a Showcase on January 6th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Exhibition Building at Island Grove (525 N 15th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631). We will have hands on activities that relate to 4-H projects for youth ages 5 to 18! Current 4-H members will also have projects that they have made available to view. Hands on activities include robots for Cloverbuds, leathercraft, chickens, goats, shooting sports, scrapbooking and many more!! This is a great opportunity to see 4-H f... Full story

  • Shop with a Hero!

    Penny Merryfield|Dec 21, 2017

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  • Shop with a Hero!

    Penny Merryfield|Dec 21, 2017

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