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…)
Category: Community
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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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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…)
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Black Hawk approves new police annex and parking facility design project
Medical Marijuana License Public Hearing Set
By Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on July 23, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, Paul Bennett, (more…)
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County foreclosure rate lowest since 2000
Gilpin Commissioners
by Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner and Board Chair Gail Watson, Commissioner (more…)
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Washington’s Birthday and Cherry Pie Festival
Masons distribute portraits of George Washington to local school children
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin County school children joined members of the Mason’s Central Lodge No. 6 on (more…)
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Planning, judging, and managing for Central City
Central City Council Business
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, at 7:01pm. All members were present. (more…)
