By Susan K. Marlow
Technology exploded during the Gilded Age – the steam engine, electricity, the telegraph – marvels to behold! One would think medicine and health care would be right on track. (more…)
Author: Patrick Henry Sweeney
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Keeping pace in the Golden Gate Dirty 30
Gilpin school athletes benefit from grueling foot raceBy Patty Unruh
Trail racers in the seventh annual Dirty 30 enjoyed the best of Golden Gate State Park on Saturday, May 30, just in time for some beautiful weather – finally. The first really sunny (more…)
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License plates, mining, and a house frozen in time
Can Be Enjoyed This Summer Courtesy of the Gilpin County Historical Societyby Heather Worrell
The Gilpin County Historical Society kicked off their season with the opening of the museum at 228 E. 1st High Street in Central City on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The Gilpin (more…)
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Black Hawk casino liquor service hours extended
Council approves $800K rehabilitation of historic 301 High Street home
by Heather Worrell
The Black Hawk City Council and Mayor met for their regular council meeting on May 27, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 3 pm and all aldermen were present except for (more…)
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Remember our military this week
On our Memorial Day HolidayBy Glenn Mollette
One of my sons recently came home from a twelve month military deployment. My wife and I took a couple of days and flew to welcome him at his stateside arrival airport. We (more…)
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New Transportation Enterprise for Central City
Council approves Central City Transportation Enterprise and Fund
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:05 pm. All council members were present. Also in attendance for Staff (more…)
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Timberline FPD undergoing some changes
Chief Reorganizing Department and Helping Board Meet 2015 Zero Deficit Budget Goals
by Heather Worrell
The Timberline Fire Protection District Board of Directors called their meeting to order at 7 pm and then started with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for fallen (more…)
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Gilpin HS Graduation
Class of 2015by Heather Worrell
Commencement ceremonies were completed for the Class of 2015 at Gilpin County High School last Saturday, May 16th. It was a momentous occasion filled with (more…)
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Prioritizing Gaming Impact Grant applications
Gilpin County to take ownership of Belvidere Theatre by end of May
by Heather Worrell
The Gilpin County Commissioner’s meeting was called to order at 9 am on May 19, 2015 at the Old Courthouse in Central City. All Commissioners were present. (more…)
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Black Hawk employees’ health and dental plans
Council Passes Insurance Plans
by Heather Worrell
The Black Hawk City Council met at the Council Chambers at 211 Church Street on May 13, 2015 for their regularly scheduled meeting. There was a special meeting that started at (more…)
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74th Annual George A. Jackson “Sowbelly” Dinner
Clear Creek-Gilpin County Metal Mining Associationby Heather Worrell
The 74th Annual George A. Jackson “Sowbelly” Dinner occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Springs. This event was put on to benefit the Clear Creek- (more…)
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Is Avengers: Age of Ultron too much to handle?
Movie ReviewBy David Josselyn
In case you missed it, The Avengers sequel has been released and has broken ticket records across the globe. I am not sure ‘sequel’ is the right word to categorize this movie (more…)
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Leasing new life into the city by filling empty space on Main Street
Central City CouncilBy David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All council members were present. Also in attendance for Staff (more…)
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“It wasn’t worth it”
Mock car crash and trial give Gilpin teens a sobering lessonBy Patty Unruh
Thursday, April 30, 8:57 a.m. A teen glances down at a text message while driving and veers into the path of oncoming traffic. A crash ensues, and a death results. In a moment (more…)
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A tailing tale of Verena Kepler
Pioneer Woman PhotographerBy Maggie Magoffin
From the moment gold was discovered in 1859, Black Hawk and Central City were popular destinations for thousands of people, including photographers. Hundreds of (more…)
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Wayde Hodgson remembered…
October 11, 1959 – April 9, 2015Wayde (Scott) Hodgson was born October 11, 1959 in Boulder, Colorado and resided in the beautiful mountains of Gilpin County where he loved to be with his wife Michele (Patti) Hodgson (more…)
