February 27, 1957 – August 23, 2015
Randall Lee Markin, born Randy Lee Matson in Black Hawk, Colorado, February 27, 1957 to Joseph Carl Matson and Barbara June Kent. Randall was raised in Oregon where he (more…)
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Honoring 9/11 First Responders in Black Hawk
116 Floors of Ameristar Casino is Highest Stair Climb in the Worldby Heather Worrell
The City of Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held this past Friday, September 11 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters (more…)
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Gymkhana equals equestrian fun for all
Fourth annual Gilpin Gymkhana Buckle Series resultsby Patty Unruh
Folks having fun on horses – a great ending to summer 2015 as riders of all ages gathered for the final gymkhana competition of the season at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds arena (more…)
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George Snyder honored for 50 years of service to the Masons
Central City Lodge #6 notes the red-letter occasion with a special ceremonyby Patty Unruh
Loyalty, commitment, and selfless service are rare qualities these days. Therefore, it was with great pleasure and pride that Central City’s Masonic Lodge #6 honored member (more…)
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Eagles football gets a flying start with two wins
Gilpin Team knocks off Rocky Mt. Lutheran 52-6by Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s gridiron athletes triumphed 52-6 over rivals Rocky Mountain Lutheran (RML) of Northglenn in a league contest on Saturday, September 5. Fans came away elated at the (more…)
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Lady Eagles champs of Gilpin invitational volleyball tournament
Tip Soroco in cliffhanger final matchby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School hosted its annual invitational volleyball tournament on Friday, September 4. It was the Lady Eagles varsity’s first time in years to win the tourney (more…)
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Debunking the 5 big myths about WordPress
Cybersecurity has become a top priority for websites
By Kristen Thomaselli
The Internet is abuzz over last month’s major WordPress update. (more…)
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A Tailing Tale of the Willis family in Central City
By Maggie MagoffinMany thanks to Mabel Jane Shafffer Smith of Golden, Colorado for this fascinating story. (more…)
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NedFest 2015 a great weekend of musical entertainment
MarchFourth, Funky Tonk Heroes, Gasoline Lollipops, Annie Savage’s Folk Art Revival, Caribou Mountain Collective, and Vince Hermanby Dave Gibson
When NedFest founder “Michigan” Mike Torpie took his own life on Thanksgiving of 2011, he might not have realized the full extent of peoples’ lives he had and would enrich (more…)
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Gilpin School ramping up Infinite Campus communications
Accountability report, lighting improvements, and Chromebook securityby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, September 1. All Board members were present: President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter. (more…)
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The Great Central City Beer Festival
A hoppin’ good timeBy David Josselyn
On Saturday, August 22, 2015, Central City hosted the 4th Annual Great Central City Beer Festival. Even with same day competition from the Boulder Craft Beer Festival, the (more…)
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Spirits seen telling their stories
At the Bald Mountain Cemeteryby Heather Worrell
The 27th Annual Cemetery Crawl took place at Bald Mountain Cemetery between Central City and Nevadaville last Saturday, August 22, 2015. This much-loved event is presented (more…)
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A Tailing Tale of Mining Books and Elmore
At the Great Central City Beer FestBy Maggie Magoffin
This past Saturday, I spent the day in Central City at the annual Beer Fest and was blessed to meet and converse with many of the attendees interested in Peter McFarland’s (more…)
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Black Hawk and Central City Councils discuss reestablishment of shuttle service
A Cooperative Spirit is the Tale of Two Cities These DaysBy David Josselyn
On Tuesday, August 18, 2015, the Central City Council met for a joint work session with the City of Black Hawk Council to discuss establishing a transportation agreement (more…)
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Gilpin County Fair dishes up true rural fun
Favorite traditions and fresh attractions aboundedby Patty Unruh
The 2015 Gilpin County Fair, held August 15-16 at the fairgrounds, boasted a full schedule of old favorites and new attractions enjoyed by a huge and happy crowd. (more…)
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A tailing tale of beer
And the Colorado gold rush
By Maggie Magoffin
With Central City’s Annual Beer Fest fast approaching, I thought it might be interesting to research when the sweet golden brew first quenched the thirst of Coloradoans, (more…)
