Also approves resolution on agreement with Monarch Growth
By Patty Unruh
The Black Hawk City Council met the afternoon of September 25, for the first time in their newly remodeled facility. Those present were Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen (more…)
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Gilpin artists open studios to public
2nd Annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour Reveals True Talent
By David Josselyn
For many artists, their studio is an intimate, personal place where they open up their souls and express their desires, their passions through their hands. Artists in Gilpin (more…)
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Turning Back the Pages
30 years ago – September 30, 1983
The Central City-Black Hawk Cable Committee met with representative of Custom Cable Systems Inc. and Clear Creek Television on Tuesday. Both companies made proposals to (more…)
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Lady Eagles volleyball summary
Gilpin smashes Denver Waldorf 3-0
By Patty Unruh
Match with Denver Waldorf
The Lady Eagles varsity team defeated Denver Waldorf away on September 20 in conference play. Set scores were 25/21, 25/18, and 25/11. The team has a 5-3 record for the season. (more…)
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Lloyd Stace Williams remembered…
February 29, 1972 – September 20, 2013
Lloyd Stace Williams, of Central City, CO, passed away on Friday, September 20th. He was born in Black Hawk, CO on February 29, 1972 to Lloyd and LesLee Williams, both (more…)
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Scholarship Dinner to assist Gilpin graduates
Gilpin County Education Foundation
By Sarah Swanson
Last Saturday, September 21, the Gilpin County Education Foundation held its 3rd Annual Scholarship Dinner at the Isle of Capri Casino. The dinner included nearly 50 (more…)
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Gilpin is the mountain transportation corridor after the recent flooding and closing of canyon roads
Gilpin County
By Roger Baker
The snow that appeared on the high mountain peaks this past week reminds us here in the High Country that with just a few degrees difference in temperature the heavy rains of (more…)
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The sovereignty of God and responsibility of man
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
Last week, we entered into spiritual basic training as we began to dig into our training manual – Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. In the first three verses of that letter, we (more…)
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And a’one, and a’two, and a’three … it’s Oktoberfest!
Central City goes Bavarian
By Patty Unruh
Ja, ja! Central City donned its Alpine hats and lederhosen as it wrapped up a season of street festivals with Oktoberfest September 21. Patrons were entertained with sprightly (more…)
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Nick Ferguson, a Director with US Airways
Gilpin Graduate and Navy Officer
By Terrel Ferguson
Many of our community knew Nick Ferguson, who graduated from Gilpin County High School on May 27, 1983. Following graduation, he obtained a management job with a (more…)
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Teen concert pianist, affair with teacher, deeply disturbed teen, and ditching own wedding…
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting several authors at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference in Chicago. The Public Programs Office of ALA offers a (more…)
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The guns of Gilpin
The impact of guns during the mining days
By Forrest Whitman
There were a variety of guns around the mining camps and mining towns along the Front Range. Gilpin County was typical of how each new type of gun affected life in the 1860s (more…)
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Dogs and moose do not play well together
News from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
PRESS RELEASE – In the wake of several people being injured by moose this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that moose can be (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners review county housing needs
Requests for School Resource Officer and Fleet Services Supervisor
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) met September 24. Those present were Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Chairman, Connie McLain, and Gail Watson, County (more…)
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Proposed water rate increase for Central City
Work Session floats rate increase to Council for approval
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, September 17th with only one item on the agenda: water rates. (more…)
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Parking structure gets attention at Central City
Council hears all sides regarding proposed parking garage
By David Josselyn
On Tuesday, September 17th, the Central City Council met to deliberate both old and new matters. All members except Alderman Gloria Gaines were present and the meeting was called to order by Mayor Engels at 7:00pm. (more…)