Black Hawk presents Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
by Patty Unruh
“And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there…” (more…)
Tag: Central City
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No Prohibition in Central City
4th Annual Stills in the HillsBy David Josselyn
On a partly cloudy Saturday with temps in the seventies and indecisive weather such as found in Colorado like an ADHD child, twenty-six distilleries, twelve vendors, and two bands (more…)
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Gilpin County Fair features Mardi Gras Bulls & Beads rodeo events
All your favorite competitions plus new Log Splitting and ATV Rodeo!By Heather Pearce
It’s time to plan, practice and prepare for the 2016 Gilpin County Fair contests. The 24th annual Fair, held at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, (more…)
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Gilpin residents can get free food for their school-aged kids this summer
Lunch Box program has no income requirementsby Patty Unruh
If you have a school-aged child and live in Gilpin County, you can get free food for your child through Gilpin County Department of Human Services’ Summer Food Lunch Box program. The program began on June 8 and will be offered every other Wednesday (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners receive lien notice of $254 million
Allegedly for dishonoring oath of office and engaging in predicate acts of conspiracy
By Randy Beaudette
The gavel was sounded by Madam-Chair Linda Isenhart and the Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse June 28, 2016 at 9 a.m. (more…)
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Gilpin County Election Results
Tuesday, June 28thSummary for all contests, all districts, all tabulators, all counting groups – Unofficial Report. (more…)
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Madam Lou Bunch day festivities in Central City
Gunfighters and brass bed races on Main Street thrill spectatorsBy Randy Beaudette
It all started some 42 years ago in Central City, with the filming of “The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox” with Goldie Hawn and George Segal, released in 1976. With a lot of help from the local folks this event remains alive and well in honor of Madam Lou Bunch. (more…)
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Mountain lion attack on boy near Aspen
Colorado Parks and Wildlife InvestigateBy Mike Porras
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are investigating a lion attack on a five-year-old-boy that occurred Friday evening, June 17, at approximately 8 p.m. in the community of Lower Woody Creek, a few miles north of Aspen. (more…)
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Nederland native keeps the Navy’s newest, most advanced aircraft flying
Airman Jacob Tregay is with the “Gray Wolves” Electronic Attack Squadron
By Pat Migliaccio, Navy
A 2015 Nederland Middle-Senior High School graduate and Nederland, Colorado native is serving with a U.S. Navy electronic attack squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced aircraft, the EA-18G Growler. (more…)
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“To delight every customer” is the motto of the new EAGLESmart in Black Hawk
Gilpin students will earn vocational experience plus class creditby Patty Unruh
Folks pulling in at the U.S. Post Office or the Mountain Mocha Café on Clear Creek Street in Black Hawk will notice that a new convenience store has joined the neighborhood. (more…)
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High tea at the Stroehle House
Gilpin Historical Society highlights Gilpin’s ties to Littleton women of yesteryearby Patty Unruh
A high tea picnic at the Stroehle House at 231 Chase Street in Black Hawk took its guests back to a slower-paced time. On Saturday, June 11, the historic home was the setting as the (more…)
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The Tatanka becomes America’s National Mammal
The plains buffalo officially recognized for contribution in American historyBy Julian Gothard
The recent passage of The National Bison Legacy Act through Congress looks set to install the Tatanka – aka the American Bison (Bison bison) – as the “Official U.S. National Mammal.” (more…)
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69th Annual Juried Art Show continues excellence
Gilpin Arts displays incredible talent in Central City By David Josselyn
Gilpin Arts in Central City is celebrating 69 years of juried distinction in the fine arts as Colorado’s oldest juried art show. More than 70 artists submitted up to five entries a piece (more…)
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Central City planning and RV access from parkway
Council MeetingBy David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
The Central City Regular Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. All council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, Kathy Heider, Shirley Voorhies, and Mayor Ron Engels, were (more…)
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Gilpin County School’s food service director reports to the school board
“Lunch ladies” take pride in meal presentationby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 7. Members Craig Holmes, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were (more…)
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“Thank God that such men lived”
Memorial Day service led by VFW honored those who servedby Patty Unruh
A crowd of about 40 gathered at the Gilpin Community Center to remember our military veterans on May 30, Memorial Day. Along with thousands of others across the nation, (more…)