New Gallery Exhibit in Central City
By David Josselyn
The one-room gallery above the Central City Visitor’s Center has opened a new exhibit featuring four artists’ work: Chris Schranck in ceramics and glass, Gene Youngmann in watercolor, (more…)
Author: Patrick Henry Sweeney
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Crosley Hotshot sings freedom’s song at Fourth of July celebration
Christ the King Community Church hosts music and BBQ festivalby Patty Unruh
Members of Christ the King Community Church mingled with members of the community and guests from the metro area on July 2 for a joyous celebration of the Fourth of July and our nation’s freedom. Men, women, teens, children, and dogs gathered at the (more…)
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Central City Opera’s 2016 Summer Festival opens
“The Ballad of Baby Doe” July 9 through August 6
By Janet BraccioCentral City Opera opens its 2016 summer festival with Douglas Moore’s The Ballad of Baby Doe, running in repertory from July 9 through August 6, in the historic 550-seat opera house in Central City. (more…)
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Diana Smith remembered…
December 5, 1947 – June 11, 2016Diana Smith of Nathrop, CO passed away on June 11, 2016 at their farm home. She was born on December 5, 1947 in Black Hawk, CO to George and Mary Gulliksen. She graduated from Central City High School and then the Parks School of Business. (more…)
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It’s time to “ooh” and “aah” again
Black Hawk presents Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
by Patty Unruh
“And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there…” (more…)
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No Prohibition in Central City
4th Annual Stills in the HillsBy David Josselyn
On a partly cloudy Saturday with temps in the seventies and indecisive weather such as found in Colorado like an ADHD child, twenty-six distilleries, twelve vendors, and two bands (more…)
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Gilpin County Fair features Mardi Gras Bulls & Beads rodeo events
All your favorite competitions plus new Log Splitting and ATV Rodeo!By Heather Pearce
It’s time to plan, practice and prepare for the 2016 Gilpin County Fair contests. The 24th annual Fair, held at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, (more…)
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Gilpin residents can get free food for their school-aged kids this summer
Lunch Box program has no income requirementsby Patty Unruh
If you have a school-aged child and live in Gilpin County, you can get free food for your child through Gilpin County Department of Human Services’ Summer Food Lunch Box program. The program began on June 8 and will be offered every other Wednesday (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners receive lien notice of $254 million
Allegedly for dishonoring oath of office and engaging in predicate acts of conspiracy
By Randy Beaudette
The gavel was sounded by Madam-Chair Linda Isenhart and the Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse June 28, 2016 at 9 a.m. (more…)
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Gilpin County Election Results
Tuesday, June 28thSummary for all contests, all districts, all tabulators, all counting groups – Unofficial Report. (more…)
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Desperados & Outlaws
Black Hawk PD–On June 20, at approximately 0100 hours, Officer Dennison was dispatched to the Lodge Casino on the report of theft of a cell phone. There is no suspect information. (more…)
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Madam Lou Bunch day festivities in Central City
Gunfighters and brass bed races on Main Street thrill spectatorsBy Randy Beaudette
It all started some 42 years ago in Central City, with the filming of “The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox” with Goldie Hawn and George Segal, released in 1976. With a lot of help from the local folks this event remains alive and well in honor of Madam Lou Bunch. (more…)
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Mountain lion attack on boy near Aspen
Colorado Parks and Wildlife InvestigateBy Mike Porras
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are investigating a lion attack on a five-year-old-boy that occurred Friday evening, June 17, at approximately 8 p.m. in the community of Lower Woody Creek, a few miles north of Aspen. (more…)
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Nederland native keeps the Navy’s newest, most advanced aircraft flying
Airman Jacob Tregay is with the “Gray Wolves” Electronic Attack Squadron
By Pat Migliaccio, Navy
A 2015 Nederland Middle-Senior High School graduate and Nederland, Colorado native is serving with a U.S. Navy electronic attack squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced aircraft, the EA-18G Growler. (more…)
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“To delight every customer” is the motto of the new EAGLESmart in Black Hawk
Gilpin students will earn vocational experience plus class creditby Patty Unruh
Folks pulling in at the U.S. Post Office or the Mountain Mocha Café on Clear Creek Street in Black Hawk will notice that a new convenience store has joined the neighborhood. (more…)
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High tea at the Stroehle House
Gilpin Historical Society highlights Gilpin’s ties to Littleton women of yesteryearby Patty Unruh
A high tea picnic at the Stroehle House at 231 Chase Street in Black Hawk took its guests back to a slower-paced time. On Saturday, June 11, the historic home was the setting as the (more…)