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Sterling Public Library has just the help you need to learn how much energy you use. Xcel Energy has supplied the library with Watts Up meters that will help you retrieve knowledge about the energy your appliances use. Power Check is an energy-efficiency education program provided by Excel Energy. Library patrons can check out a Watts Up meter to help learn about energy use and determine ways to conserve energy and save money. The Watts Up meter will help identify high energy use appliances, determine approximate cost of use for appliances, predict savings in reducing appliance use and calculate cost savings for replacing older appliances. The meter is simple to use and helps you take an important step in saving energy. An easy-to-follow instruction booklet on how to use the meter is included with each kit and more help can be found online.
The meter also has the ability to download data to a PC for graphing and charting.
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Fort Morgan Police are seeking help with the investigation of a serious crime that occurred in the early morning hours of Aug. 22 at a home in the 200 block of Deuel St.
Three victims in the home described two Hispanic males who entered the home through a back window while the occupants were in the front room. One of the criminals hit one of occupants with a glass item causing large lacerations to the victim's head.
There was a brief struggle between the occupants and the criminals. The robbers then took a couple of bags containing cash and what was described as medicinal marijuana with a total value of $1,865.
Anyone with information on this or other crimes is asked to call the Fort Morgan Police Department at (970) 867-5678. If a person with information wishes to remain anonymous they can call Crime Stoppers at (970) 542-3411 and may be eligible for a cash reward, or submit your tip online at cityoffortmorgan.com.
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A 21-year-old Sidney man who previously pleaded guilty to multiple felony drug charges was sentenced Monday to serve up to five years in Nebraska’s penal system.
The Cheyenne County Attorney’s Office said Chad J. Hedglin received an 18- to 24-month sentence for a Class III felony count of delivery of marijuana. The dealer also was sentenced to serve 36 to 60 months’ imprisonment for a Class II felony count of methadone delivery, and ordered to pay court costs.
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