Commissioners submit application for broadband DOLA grant
by Heather Worrell
The regular meeting for the Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 9 am and held at the Gilpin County Courthouse in Central City. All three commissioners were (more…)
First of the year appointments and other housekeeping items
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Council members present were Alderman Kathy Heider, (more…)
A history discussion from Friends of Gilpin County
Recently an online thread started up about Henry Niccum and his “patented” Henry-Hole method of prospecting. We have also had periodic references to the Town of Apex over (more…)
Adventure and relaxation
by Dave Gibson
Away from it all, Wrangell, Alaska is a sleepy hamlet where a person can find adventure and relaxation. Originally Tlingit territory, it was named after Russian seafarer Baron Ferdinand von Wrangel. (more…)
By Maggie Magoffin
Born in 1910, the second of seven children born to Henry Ramstetter, Sr. and Vina Shannon (Williams) Ramstetter, (more…)
Lightning strike victim resolves to travel the country to tell his story – Part 2
by Patty Unruh
Last July, area resident Jerry Leenheer got struck by lightning, had no pulse for nearly 30 minutes, and was (more…)
Approve budget and new Gilpin County businesss for 2016
by Heather Worrell
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met for their last regular meeting of the year on December 22 at the County Courthouse in Central City. The meeting was called (more…)
At the Anan Creek Observatory
by Dave Gibson
There are multiple destinations in Alaska that guarantee bear sightings. Some, like Denali, Brooks Falls, McNeil River, and Pack Creek are renowned for their grizzly bears – (more…)
A new hope for the franchise – movie review
By David Josselyn
It is finally here; the seventh movie-chapter in the Star Wars saga which began almost forty years ago in the mind of George Lucas. When Star Wars was released in 1977, we (more…)
“I feel like I’ve been resurrected!”
by Patty Unruh
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so the song says. But most of us are swamped with busyness and just wondering how we will survive this wonderful time. Maybe it’s (more…)
Gilpin girls’ basketball team disappointed at North Park
by Patty Unruh
Wrestling at Sheridan
Gilpin High School wrestlers had a good tournament at Sheridan on December 19, although none of the boys won a place on the podium. There were 23 teams at the tourney (more…)
Guests appreciate camaraderie and excellent service
by Patty Unruh
Folks participating in the senior program at the Gilpin Community Center were treated on Wednesday, December 9, to a holiday meal prepared and served by Black Hawk’s (more…)
By Maggie Magoffin
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with local legend, Geno Kennedy, at The Stagestop in beautiful downtown Rollinsville, Colorado. What led me to request an (more…)
Lake County Basketball Tournament at Leadville
By George Snyder
The Gilpin boys’ basketball team flew over a Friday loss to Monte Vista and swept past both Crested Butte and Lake County to take second place in the annual Lake County (more…)
Golden Gate Canyon State Park tree cutting and open house
by Patty Unruh
What do people look for in the ideal live Christmas tree?
To answer this important question, I joined a throng of Christmas-spirited folks who went tree cutting at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. This event was held Saturday, (more…)
Movie review
By David Josselyn
The final chapter has hit the movie theaters in the unexpected hit, The Hunger Games, adapted from the Young Adult novels by Suzanne Collins. The movie series began in 2012 (more…)