Fire Station to get restroom and kitchen remodeling
By Randy Beaudette
Acting Black Hawk Police Chief Tory Jantz rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of Black Hawk City Council meeting, December 12, 2018 final edition. Mayor Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
Mill levy, revised adopted budget, student presentation
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m., the last before the winter break begins on Thursday, December 20. (more…)
Competing with 16 schools
By Emily Pleier
Saturday, December 15th, was huge for the Gilpin wrestlers. Last weekend’s tournament at Sheridan High School had 16 other schools, some with high levels of competition, but the boys still walked away with many victories. (more…)
Art and music students illuminate the holidays
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County upper elementary and secondary classes entertained in the school auditorium and hallways with a Winter Fine Arts Festival on the evenings of December 12 and 13. The young people illustrated their tunes with artistic techniques to make a well-rounded presentation. (more…)
Peak to Peak Players group presents heartwarming hilarity
by Patty Unruh
“Hey! Unto you a child is born!” So listen up, people! The angel has a message for you.
It’s the Christmas story as you’ve never heard it before. The Peak to Peak Players group (Players) is presenting five (more…)
Gilpin County seniors appreciate holiday feast served by Ameristar Casino
by Patty Unruh
About 75 participants in Gilpin County’s senior program were treated to a special holiday feast by the Ameristar Casino on (more…)
Musical performances and art displays feature a large dose of cute
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin Elementary School’s youngest students put on a charming evening of musical and artistic entertainment on (more…)
Gilpin varsity basketball teams score big wins over Platte Canyon
by Patty Unruh
Both Gilpin High School’s boys’ and girls’ varsity teams triumphed over rival Platte Canyon (Bailey) on Saturday, December 8 in home non-league contests. The boys broke 80 points for the first time in a few years with their 84-45 win over the Huskies. The girls came in with a 39-22 victory. It was the first win this season for both teams, and they felt good about it, especially after tough losses (more…)
Holiday Shopping in Gilpin County
By David Josselyn
The 16th Annual Winter Arts Festival, December 8th and 9th, sponsored by the Gilpin County Community Center brought food, music, balloons, gifts galore, (more…)
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive to feed the hungry
By Randy Beaudette
The familiar sounds of the Salvation Army bells and the appearance of the Red Kettles located around malls and stores during the Holidays have a long and interesting history. Usually starting on Black Friday and continuing until the day before Christmas (more…)
September 14, 1945 – December 6, 2018
Joanne M. Grapes, 73 of Golden, CO passed away December 6, 2018 surrounded by her family at Collier Hospice Center after a hard battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 14, 1945 in Spencer, SD to Lawrence and Lorraine (Cobernes) Wise.
Married to Donald D. Grapes on May 30, 1963, they ran the family dairy farm, then they traveled around until they settled in Black Hawk, CO and opened D&J Excavating in July of 1979. This community is where Don and Joanne raised their family, participated in (more…)
November 28, 2018
Glenn T. Hoynoski, 65, devoted loving husband and brother passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Glenn used his fire protection engineering expertise to protect others and to build and renovate the many projects he and his wife Ginnie did together. Glenn is survived by the love of his life, Ginnie Knotts Hoynoski, brother Mark and family of CO, and sister Laurel and family of NC. Glenn is predeceased by his parents, Diane & Tom Hoynoski. (more…)
Christmas tale presentation of “Little Eddie & Armetus
By David Josselyn
The Peak to Peak Chorale wrapped up the final performance of their annual holiday musicale on Friday, December 7, (more…)
21st Annual Tommyknocker Bazaar
By David Josselyn
Ho, ho, ho, the goose is getting fat, please to put a penny in the old vendor’s hat. The twenty-first annual Tommyknocker Bazaar was held in the Teller House on December 1st and 2nd which featured scores of local (more…)
Gilpin teams take narrow losses to RML in fights to the finish
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin Eagles boys’ and girls’ high school varsity basketball teams faced the Rocky Mountain Lutheran Eagles (RML – Denver) in action-packed Gilpin home games on Wednesday, November 28. The Lady Eagles lost to RML 29-26, while the Gilpin boys came in with a 70-61 defeat. (more…)
Parade, decorating, and storytelling begin Tommyknocker Holiday Weekend
by Patty Unruh
Central City celebrated the merry, magical 21st Annual Tommyknocker Holiday Weekend November 29 through December 2. The event began on the 29th with the children’s parade from the Teller House up Main Street to decorate the City tree. The kids reached up as high as possible to place their (more…)