To reduce court appearances for minor infractions
By Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on November 12th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, Paul Bennett, (more…)
30 years ago – November 23, 1984
Gilpin County Treasurer Virginia Starkey collected $5,051 in bonus bids at the delinquent property tax sale held on Monday. The total amount of taxes collected at the sale was (more…)
Gilpin County School celebrates Veterans Day
By Patty Unruh
“I have been in 32 different countries, and this is the most amazing country in the world. We are so blessed…” “I’m glad I was able to serve for you… ” “Any of us would do it again (more…)
Improving communications in southwestern Boulder County
By Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board had its regular meeting November 10. Present were President Jim Crawford, Vice Chair Rick Wenzel, Treasurer Rik Henrikson, (more…)
CEDA loan repayment due to City
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a regular council meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba (more…)
Commissioners approve 911 support agreement
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, November 4 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner and Board Chair Gail Watson, Commissioner (more…)
February 15, 1931 – October 28, 2014
Timberline Fire Protection District is sad to announce the passing of retiree and long-time member Robert (Bob) Walsh. (more…)
Obtaining the full shopping experience at Cottonwood Farm
by Dave Gibson
Before carving a Halloween jack-o’-lantern, a suitable pumpkin must be obtained. Not just any pumpkin will do for the special task, but one that is of the correct size, shape, (more…)
Who Party Too Hard
By Eric Granof
As we quickly approach Halloween, one of the most popular holidays of the year, many young college kids are scrambling for the perfect costume and making big plans for that big blow-out of a party. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, Commissioner Connie McLain, (more…)
Council Considers Additional Parkway Access with Taxes
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a budget work session on Tuesday, October. All members of the Council were present along with City Manager Daniel Miera, (more…)
Football team soars over Justice; volleyball team bests Nederland
By Patty Unruh
Football Game
The Gilpin County High School football team overwhelmed Justice Phoenix (Lafayette) 60-20 in the Eagles’ homecoming game on Saturday, October 18. The Eagles’ record stands at 5-3, 4-1 at home. (more…)
Students celebrate with parade, football game, dance
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School celebrated its 2014 homecoming Saturday, October 18, beginning with a parade at 10 a.m. through Central City and Black Hawk. The students and the (more…)
Draft shows potential $107,000 deficit
By Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board had its regular meeting October 15 at Station 3, 660 Highway 46. Members present were President Jim Crawford, (more…)
Retail pot shop coming
By Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on October 8th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, (more…)
With silver medal at the 28th annual Great American Beer Festival
By Dave Thomas and Buddy Schmalz
The 28th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) was held at the Colorado Convention Center October 2-4, 2014. The world’s largest commercial beer competition (more…)