Wiggins News

Morgan city court Defendants appearing in Fort Morgan Municipal Court, paying penalty assessments or assessed default judgments and charges: Angela Mayhew, 35, Fort Morgan, $530 for driving an uninsured vehicle, $250 suspended.

Dan Babcock, who works on a farm between Wiggins and Weldona and has asthma that can be triggered by seasonal allergies, has found ways to manage his asthma despite the many allergens he comes into contact with in the course of his work.

Wiggins' water project will have to wait a little longer for approval from the Board of Morgan County Commissioners.

Mike Steinbach and Jim Bostron will likely be inducted as the newest members of the Wiggins Board of Education when the board meets Nov.

"If you don't have to go anywhere, don't," said John Goodman, Morgan County road supervisor.

Chris Aporius holds his daughter Aleigha as he, his family and about 90 other stranded travelers waited this morning at a Red Cross shelter at Fort Morgan High School for roads to open in the wake of Thursday s blizzard.

Basil Molina of the Fort Morgan Parks Department was out clearing snow from the parking lot at the Fort Morgan Senior Center this morning.

The reopening of the vacant motel in the Wayward Wind subdivision west of Fort Morgan as a Clarion Inn, derailed by financing problems, is back on track after a local bank came forward.

I think the 125th anniversary of The Fort Morgan Times is a milestone worth celebrating.

Whether seasonal or H1N1, flu is leading to increased absenteeism not only among students but also among some staff at area schools.

The local 4-H Senior Record Book winners were the featured guests at last week's Fort Morgan Rotary Club meeting.

From left, Wiggins Board of Education candidates Mike Steinbach, Jim Bostron, Milton Beydler and Brad Sauter talked about their positions on various topics concerning the Wiggins School District during a forum at the Wiggins Event Center on Monday afternoon.

Fort Morgan's Board of Education will be asked Monday to change the graduation date for Fort Morgan High School to accommodate the state track meet.

Defendants appearing in Brush Municipal Court, paying penalty assessments or assessed default judgments and charges: Sandra Jordet, 54, Brush, $111 for speeding.

Plea entered Zachary Osburn, 23, of Wiggins has entered a guilty plea in Morgan County District Court to one count each of firing prairie or woods and driving while under the influence and two counts of probation violation.

Five sentenced Five defendants have been sentenced in Morgan County District Court: Lynn McNabb, 60, Lakewood, 5-year Department of Corrections prison term and $592.70 for theft; 7 other counts of theft dismissed.

One sentenced Armando Mota, 21, Wiggins, has been sentenced in Morgan County District Court to a 2-year Department of Corrections prison term and $3,347.29, with $128 waived, for second-degree burglary; a 2-year DOC term and $546, with $128 waived, for theft; a 1-year DOC term and $625.80 for a second count of second-degree burglary; and a 1-year ...

Don Marostica, Roosevelt High School; Liz Hickman, Yuma High School; and Dr. Stacy Brethauer, Wray High School, were recognized as Alumni of the Plains at the Progressive 15 Fall Conference in Larkspur recently.

The Wiggins Tigers shook off two 25-23 losses and rallied for a thrilling five-set victory at Haxtun on Saturday afternoon.

An oversized American flag, a Huey helicopter and a mobile antiaircraft unit dominate the 400 block of State Street during Saturday s Day of Patriotism.