Sterling Journal-Advocate

The Journal-Advocate is a daily publication located in Sterling, Colorado. It is produced by Prairie Mountain Publishing, a company that is part of MediaNews Group. MediaNews took ownership of the newspaper from Hollinger back in 1996.

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UPDATED: Pelton scores victory for ag; SB25-128 passes out of House

1 day ago | journal-advocate.com | Jeff Rice

UPDATED: Pelton scores victory for ag; SB25-128 passes out of House
Chamber welcomes Infinity Rose Security

1 day ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

Brian and Todd Meeker cut the ribbon welcoming their business, Infinity Rose Security, as the newest member of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce. Joining them are their employees, along with Caitlin Baseggio, director of the Chamber, and Chamber board members and ambassadors. The business, which just moved to a new location at 129 Third St. #12, provides security for businesses in Sterling and events, including July Jamz and the Art of the Barbecue.
RE-1 Valley facing $1.5 million budget overage

1 day ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

As it works on planning a budget for next year, the RE-1 Valley School Board got some unexpected bad news about this year’s budget during a business meeting Monday. The district has underestimated the cost of salaries and benefits for 2024-25, resulting in an expected overage of about $1.5 million.
Chamber Member of the Week: The Town of Peetz

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

In 1900, the town of Peetz was called Mercer by the Burlington Northern Railroad, which built a section house and depot there. The name was changed to Peetz in honor of Peter Peetz, who homesteaded there in 1903, having 40 acres to the west of the railroad tracks where Peetz now lies, and 80 acres to the east of the railroad. The 40 acres of Mr. Peetz’s land west of the railroad tracks was sold to the Lincoln Land Company and plotted for a town.
Editorial: Take time to improve your financial literacy skills

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

It’s a basic life skill necessary for future success, but unfortunately, it’s something far too many people struggle with: financial literacy. April is National Financial Literacy Month, a national campaign organized by the Jump$tart Coalition to raise awareness about financial literacy and promote financial education.
Things to do in Sterling & Logan County - April 22 - April 28

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

Tuesday, April 22Baby Time: 9:30 a.m., Sterling Public Library. For ages newborn to 24 months. SilverSneakers Classic: 10 a.m., Heritage Center. Little Readers: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Sterling Public Library. For ages 2-5. Sterling Lions Club: Noon, Sterling Elks Lodge. Rummy/Five Crowns, Pool: 1:30 p.m., Heritage Center. Sterling High School Baseball Vs. Windsor Charter Academy: 4 p.m., Tiger Field. Sterling High School Girls Soccer Vs. Windsor Charger Academy: 4 p.m., Tiger Field.
Pelton scores victory for ag; SB25-128 passes out of House

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Jeff Rice

A bill that would roll back part of the 2021 Farm Workers’ Bill of Rights and bring the law back in line with the state constitution is awaiting final approval in the Colorado House of Representatives. The bill, SB-128, is sponsored by Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling and was last referred to the House floor on March 19. It has been laid over since then. The bill corrects part of the original farm workers protection law, SB21-087, that the Colorado Supreme Court deemed unconstitutional even before Gov.
Sterling Middle School staging ‘Matilda The Musical Jr.’

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

Sterling Middle School will bring a Roald Dahl classic to life as they stage “Matilda The Musical Jr.” on May 2 and 3. “I chose Matilda because many of the characters in the story are young children trying to make a difference despite the oppressive rule of the Trunchbull (Morgan Frankenfeld). As a teacher, I believe that it is critical that students have the freedom to express themselves and develop their voices in a world where conformity is often the easy answer.
Annual all-women air race scheduled to stop in Sterling

2 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Jeff Rice

The nation’s only all-women air race will visit Sterling in June, and Sterling Municipal Airport Manager Charlie May needs volunteers to help make things go smoothly. The 48th Annual Air Race Classic departs Fairhope, Ala., on June 17 and will finish in Spokane, Wash., four days later. Sterling is one of nine checkpoints in the race and is situated roughly halfway between start and finish lines.
Sterling Lions ship 300,000 pair of eye glasses for recycling

3 days ago | journal-advocate.com | Callie Jones

‘New Lion’ training for those interested in joining the club is April 29