Video Game Design Club at the Nederland Library
By Geneva Mixon
The Nederland Community Library (NCL) relies heavily on a committed community of volunteers to help with circulation and to assist with programming and special events. (more…)
Tag: Black Hawk
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Eagles break losing streak with upset win over Longmont
Boys Basketball Fast Break and Defense was KeyBy George Snyder
The Gilpin County boy’s basketball team fired up their fast break and their pressing defense to upset favored Longmont Christian 44-34 in a non-conference game at the home (more…)
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The Central City Elks Lodge remodeling
A long history in Central CityBy Matt Carter
Central City has a long and enduring history. The city has survived a city-wide fire in 1874, a flu epidemic in 1918, and transitions from mining to tourism to gambling markets. The (more…)
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House on Karlann a total loss after fire
Cause is undeterminedBy Patty Unruh
A fire that started in the attic of a home at 1507 Karlann Drive in the Colorado Sierra Subdivision on Friday, February 6, caused the collapse of half of the roof, rendering the (more…)
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Black Hawk addresses elevator safety
City Council MeetingBy Matthew Carter
The city of Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015. In attendance were Mayor David Spellman, (more…)
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Alexander Skudneski remembered…
October 1, 1931 – January 31, 2015He was a generous man, a Korean veteran, an Exalted Ruler of the Littleton Elks Lodge, and a man with a sense of humor. His wife Taffy says she and her husband Alex spent (more…)
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Colorado Dept. of Education audits Gilpin School’s food service
Board of Education considers opinions on standardized testing
By Patty Unruh
The Board of Education of Gilpin County School had its regular meeting on February 2. Members present were President Craig Holmes, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and (more…)
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American Sniper movie review
Chris Kyle’s memoirs come to life on the big screenBy David Josselyn
Director Clint Eastwood (Jersey Boys, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven) set his sights on Chris Kyle’s story, but it was Bradley Cooper’s (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook, The Hangover) (more…)
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Gilpin girls’ basketball tops Alexander Dawson 35-23
Lady Eagles shut out Jim ElliotBy Patty Unruh
Bout with Alexander Dawson
The Gilpin County High School girls’ varsity basketball team clashed with the Alexander Dawson (AD) Mustangs of Lafayette, felling AD 35-23 in a home non-conference bout January 22. The team’s season record is now 4-7. (more…)
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$1.8 million in revenues received by Gilpin County in 2014
Gilpin Commissioners Meeting
By Matthew Carter
The Gilpin Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. In attendance were Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, Gail Watson, Commissioner Linda Isenhart, (more…)
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Deadly crash on Hwy 119 claims two lives
Central City Man Hits Motorcycle
PRESS RELEASE – Highway 119 just south of Black Hawk was the scene of a fatal collision on Sunday, January 25. According to Colorado State Trooper Nate Reid, a 1977 Jeep J-10 (more…)
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Marijuana sales and production laws in Colorado
A Gilpin County Perspective
By Roger BakerWith the Colorado legislature in session, our Commissioners, elected officials and department directors always keep one eye on prospective bills that might affect us, even as (more…)
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Legend of the Yellow Rose
A Tailing Tale
By Maggie Magoffin
Twenty-year-old Philip Penrose rode into Central City on an old mule named Daisy on an unusually warm day in June 1862. After months of traveling, he nearly burst with delight (more…)
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Mary Ann Cook remembered
March 2, 1965 – January 16, 2015
Coal Creek Canyon resident Mary Ann (Cook) Barry passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 16, 2015. Mary Ann is survived by her husband Kevin Barry, also of Coal Creek (more…)
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Black Hawk Approves Land Swap for Future Reservoir
City Council MeetingBy Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on January 14th, 2015. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, (more…)
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Frank Irwin remembered
February 5, 1925 – January 16, 2015Frank Willis Irwin, age 89, passed away January 16, 2015 at Boulder Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A full time resident of Nederland, Colorado (more…)
