With silver medal at the 28th annual Great American Beer Festival
By Dave Thomas and Buddy Schmalz
The 28th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) was held at the Colorado Convention Center October 2-4, 2014. The world’s largest commercial beer competition (more…)
Middle school football; varsity volleyball
By Patty Unruh
Football Skirmish with North Park
Gilpin County’s Middle School football team got their game on as they won over North Park (Walden) 44-26 at home October 10. (more…)
Nederland Mining Museum loan to Panama Canal Centennial Exhibit
By Staci McBrayer
On Wednesday, October 8th, the Nederland Mining Museum began the process of dismantling the bucket from the world famous 1923 Bucyrus Panama Canal 50-B Steam Shovel. (more…)
Middle School football
By Patty Unruh
Volleyball Win over Jim Elliot Christian
The Gilpin County High School’s varsity volleyball team squeaked by Jim Elliot Christian 3-2 in a hot contest October 7 at home. It was a real screamer as the two well-matched (more…)
Central City Council awards scholarship to Gilpin student
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 7:00. All Council members were present. Finance Director Shannon Flowers was absent. (more…)
Including better cell phone and internet service
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, Commissioner Connie McLain, (more…)
CASB weighs in on election issues
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met October 6 for its regular meeting. Members present included President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, (more…)
Defeat Longmont Christian 54-6
By Patty Unruh
High School Football vs. Nederland Panthers
The Gilpin County High School Eagles football team defeated neighboring Nederland Panthers 30-26 in a back-and-forth conference matchup on Saturday, September 27 on the Gilpin field. (more…)
District searches for new chief after Jennings’ resignation
By Patty Unruh
Extrication Event
Unless you wanted your SUV turned into a convertible, last week was not the time to park at Timberline Fire Protection District’s Station 3. (more…)
New art exhibit in Central City preserves fall colors into November
By David Josselyn
Fall Mountain Magic, a new exhibit, is showing in the Visitor’s Center Gallery in Central City. Featuring the works of Greg Chapleski, Robert Gray, Shari Lebsack, and Marjorie Scarpino, (more…)
Council Hears Property Appeals
By Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on September 24th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, (more…)
Lady Eagles’ volleyball summary shows wins and losses
By Patty Unruh
Middle School FB v. Dayspring
Gilpin Middle School’s Eagles football team trounced the Dayspring Christian Academy (also the Eagles) 50-42 on September 18 in Greeley to remain undefeated this season. (more…)
September 14, 2014
Terry Aten, former Black Hawk resident, early employee of the Black Hawk/ Central City Sanitation District, and former owner of Crook’s Palace, passed away in Ukiah, California (more…)
To coincide with autumn colors of Gilpin
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, the colors of autumn were shining in the Colorado sun as Gilpin Arts ran its annual Art Studio Tour. The Tour opens (more…)
After being put on Administrative Leave last week
By Staci McBrayer
At the regularly scheduled Timberline Fire Protection District Meeting on September 17th, Board members received and accepted Chief Chris Jennings resignation. Prior to the meeting, Jennings was placed on administrative leave. (more…)
Gilpin County Business
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner and Board Chair Gail Watson, (more…)