Rescue crews hiked from the trail head at the Moffitt Tunnel to help with a medical emergency.
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The dog days of summer
Gilpin Commissioners review dog ownership responsibility ordinance changes
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse July 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson. (more…)
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Ken Adler remembered…
July 20, 2016 Kenneth M. Adler, husband, father and proud grandfather passed away peacefully July 20, 2016 in his Arizona home. (more…)
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Nadine Sandau remembered…
January 24, 1925 – July 11, 2016
Nadine (McDermott) Sandau was born on January 24, 195 and passed away on July 11, 2016 in Irving, Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Sandau, (more…)
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Acers win the Tonya Putnam Memorial Tournament!
Team claims 13-7 victory over the Champsby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County’s adult co-ed slow pitch softball league season culminated during the weekend of July 30-31 with the annual Tonya Putnam Memorial Tournament. (more…)
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Central City Opera’s production of Tosca
Puccini’s dramatic opera of passion, seduction, and deceit runs through August 7
By Janet Braccio
On July 16, 1932, Central City Opera Summer Festival, as it is known today, was launched with a performance of Alexandre Dumas’ Camille, starring Lillian Gish. The week-long run completely sold out. (more…)
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It’s an Ocean Commotion!
Kids have a whale of an adventure at Vacation Bible Schoolby Patty Unruh
Elementary kids grabbed their snorkels and unrolled their beach towels at Ocean Commotion Vacation Bible School during the evenings of July 18-22 at Christ the King Community Church. (more…)
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Don Mattivi Sr. remembered…
April 10, 1927 – July 14, 2016Donald Vern Mattivi Sr. passed away Thursday, July 14th, 2016. (more…)
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Wild fires are the biggest threat to living in the mountains
From your Timberline FirefightersBy Glenn Levy, Fire Chief
As we sneak into the last week of July, it is my sincerest hope that all of you are enjoying summer in one of the most beautiful places on earth. For your Timberline firefighters, it has already been a really busy summer and we have not yet entered our “official” fire season. (more…)
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Central City and County deliberate Belvidere Theatre conditions
Joint work session for Central and GilpinBy David Josselyn
On Tuesday, July, 19, 2016, the Central City Council joined forces with the Gilpin County Commissioners to hash out a couple of items of mutual concern. The Central Council joined the Gilpin Commissioners (more…)
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City of Black Hawk cuts the ribbon on new Employee Wellness Center
“Our hope and dream for a long time,” says City Clerkby Patty Unruh
The City of Black Hawk proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Employee Wellness Center on Wednesday, July 13. The Center is located at “The Barn” in Mountain City (more…)
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Ghostbusters remake not all that bad
Ivan Reitman film works well for this ageBy David Josselyn
When the trailer first appeared for the new Ghostbusters film, it quickly earned the title “most hated trailer of 2016.” I think the biggest reason was confusion surround what this new movie was supposed to be; a sequel or a remake. (more…)
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“Larry the Librarian” will leave big shoes to fill
Retirement party held to honor Gilpin’s library directorby Patty Unruh
Larry Grieco, beloved library director of the Gilpin County Public Library for the past 16 years, has reached the retirement milestone. To celebrate, his many friends and fellow book-lovers (more…)
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Kelly Kerr remembered…
June 17, 1968 – July 13, 2016Kelly Chris Kerr, age 48, of Black Hawk, Colorado died unexpectedly of a fatal heart attack at the family home on July 13, 2016. He was born June 17, 1968, in Ogallala, Nebraska (more…)
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The Cold Springs Fire in Nederland
A close-up and personal viewpointby Dave Gibson
I was working at my desk when the sun dimmed and the sky turned brown. My first thought that it was due to a solar eclipse, but stepping out onto my deck revealed the grim truth – Fire! (more…)
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Whose face is on the barroom floor?
It’s Not Who You Think It IsBy Barbara Bazata Kendall
Many people, quite understandably, assume they know whose face is on the barroom floor of the Teller House in Central City, an image which, over the years, has been a very popular attraction. This article will offer them a new perspective on the longstanding story. (more…)