Central City Masons Hold Pig Roast Benefit
By David Josselyn
Sunday, August 24th, the Central City Masonic Lodge #6 held their annual benefit fund raiser pig roast. Historian George Snyder said they were hoping to serve 1,500 people this (more…)
Author: Patrick Henry Sweeney
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Harold Bailey remembered…
February 11, 1947 –August 16, 2014
“Harold James Bailey, known to locals as just “Bailey,” passed away on Saturday, August 16 after a short illness. He was a resident of Black Hawk, Colorado until about five years (more…)
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Are you ready for some football?
Gilpin field sports a new look for Sanford game
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin High School’s head football coach, Craig Ball, relates that the team was geared up for the first game of the season. The team battled against Sanford this past Saturday, (more…)
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Guys and gals mosey on over to the 22nd annual Gilpin County Fair
First rodeo in six years a treat for all By Patty Unruh Let me tell y’all a story ‘bout the Gilpin County Fair. August 16th and 17th, everyone was there. At the Gilpin County Fairgrounds, it shore was lots of fun, and we can’t wait till next (more…)
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Monarch Casino Black Hawk completes first phase redesign
It’s all about the new!
Monarch Casino Black Hawk, the wholly owned subsidiary of Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) (the ”Company”), welcomed more than a hundred invited guests (more…)
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Elaine Schoelzel remembered…
December 24, 1926 – August 6, 2014
Elaine Patricia Schoelzel was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, CO on December 24, 1926. She was the oldest child of Charles William Frank and Lona Rosella Balay Schoelzel. (more…)
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Fishing with Bernie
Another Tall Tale
by Dave Gibson
Are you tired of bait fishing for a few stocker rainbow trout? Have you grown weary of wading the local streams, navigating the slippery rocks, only hooking-up with smallish (more…)
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Jazz comes to Central City
Hoping to begin a musical revival By David Josselyn On Saturday, August 9, 2014, the Cultural Economic Development Association (CEDA) presented the Central City Jazz Revival Concert featuring the Annie Booth Trio, Josh (more…)
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A tailing tale
Sponsored by Cholua Brothers Mining Co & Old Time Coffee Store in Black Hawk
By Maggie Magoffin
We hit the jackpot this week folks with two wonderful tales from the 1860’s. (more…)
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Racing at 165 mph on the Central City Parkway…
Legally!
By Aaron Storms
Most of us have exceeded the speed limit a bit on occasion when the opportunity arises and it’s safe to do so, but when did you ever think you’d get the chance to rev the old (more…)
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“Freedom from tyranny” celebrated at Rollinsville Independence Day Parade
Timberline Fire Protection District observes opening of Rollinsville station
By Patty Unruh
Independence Celebration
“Whoo-eee! We’re free!”
That was the rallying cry at the 130th annual Rollinsville Independence Day parade and festivities held Saturday, August 2. The casual, fun event kicked off with a welcome and (more…)
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The Sound of Music – beautiful and masterful
The Central City Opera brands itself a true player among theater patrons
By David Josselyn
The final act for 2014 season the Central City Opera was held once again in the prestigious Ellie Caulkins Opera House of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, (more…)
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Gilpin County to challenge FCC
In an Effort to Provide Better Internet Service to Residents
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner and Board Chair Gail Watson, (more…)
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Snow, pot, and water on Council’s agenda
City Manager Daniel Miera introduces himself to Council
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 at 7:09. All members except Mayor Ron Engels were present. Alderman Bob Spain acted as mayor pro-tem. (more…)
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Turning back the pages…
30, 60, 90, and 120 years ago
30 years ago- August 10, 1984
Highway 46 will not be paved this year, it was announced this week by three very disappointed county commissioners. Gilpin County has a 1.1 mile section of the road that (more…)
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Shooting range locations is a hot topic in Gilpin
Coffee with Commissioners
By Staci McBrayer
On July 24th, “Coffee with Commissioners” was held at the Community Center. About 60 residents attended the meeting. Commissioner Gail Watson, District 3, and Commissioner (more…)
