Sterling News

During its 69th annual commencement ceremonies, Northeastern Junior College recognized a number of graduates with special end of year honorary awards and announced scholarships going to those students planning to transfer on to pursue advanced degrees.

If you noticed a miles-long yellow streak smelling of corn bread headed clear across town Wednesday, don't be alarmed.

Equitable Savings & Loan has joined a number of local businesses in supporting the Northeastern Junior College Foundation's Club 1941 with their $2,500 black and gold level donation.

Keith Kingsley Nelson, 87, of rural Fleming, passed away May 22, 2012 in Englewood.

Sterling High School Senior Singers perform "There's a Place For Us," under the direction of Don Johnson and accompanied by Fontagne Stutzman.

Ken Horner, left, served as the 2012 mace bearer at NJC s commencement exercises.

Lions Club 6NE District Governor Mike Reager of Sterling, left, welcomes Past International Director Maurice Kahawaii at the 6NE District Meeting April 13 an 14, hosted by the Sterling Lions Club.

Sarah Suhr, a former Sterling resident, graduated from Pomona High School in Arvada May 24.

Mayor Rocky Joy, right, proclaims Friday, May 25, as "Poppy Day" in Sterling. Looking on are American Legion Post 20 Commander James Greenwood, left, and Beverly Marsh, Ladies Auxiliary President.

Left to right, sisters Ellen, Evelyn, Dorothy, and Florence Gahm, ?of Boulder, all served during the same time during World War II.

Sterling firefighters test their medical knowledge on the SimMan tool NJC's emergency medical education department brought to the EMS open house Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the Sterling Fire Department.

Change forms can be obtained and filled out at the Logan County Clerk and Recorder's Office, 315 Main St., Sterling, CO 80751.

Bob and Lucile LeBlanc gather with dozens of family members from across the country Saturday at the Ramada Inn in Sterling.

The Logan County Planning Commission met this week to address four requests for various zoning changes in the County.

A 9-year-old Sterling boy was hit by a pickup truck at 5:19 p.m. Thursday, as he rode his bike north across the intersection of South Seventh Avenue and Douglas Street.

Lt. Governor Joseph Garcia was in Sterling Wednesday to highlight the importance of collaboration between K-12 education and higher education.

Award winners at the Colorado Business Women Sterling meeting last week were from left; Ginger Allen, "Woman of the Year," BJ Langdon, "Woman of Achievement," and Chery Walraven, "Business Woman of the Year." The Colorado Business Women of Sterling honored their annual award winners at their installation meeting for the 2012-13 year last week.

Colorado State University Extension is offering workshops throughout the state to help people assess their own home's potential for cost effective energy improvements, as well as the viability of installing solar or wind energy.

Isa, Bennie and Bunny move themselves into place during their floor routine. The agility and intelligence of these six ton pachyderms has the ability to leave audiences flabbergasted.

A year after city regulations governing outdoor water use were waived, the mandatory outdoor water restrictions went back in full force on April 25.