Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th
By Sahari McCormick
The 5th Annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour will happen Saturday and Sunday September 17-18, 2016, 11 am-5 pm, with a Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th at the Central City Visitors Center Art Gallery from 6 to 7:30 pm. (more…)
New faces in the hallways
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its first regular meeting of the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present: Craig Holmes, (more…)
Commissioners recognize Summer Lunch Program initiators
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse August 9, 2016 at 9 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, (more…)
Not the same old song and dance this year!
By Heather Pearce
The Gilpin County Fair returns bigger, better and more family-friendly than ever, Aug. 20-21, with new events, rides, attractions and contests. While many popular aspects of the (more…)
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Donna Leon lives in Italy, writes in English, and has created “one of the most exquisite and subtle detective series ever.” (Washington Post) Her detective is Commissario Guido Brunetti, (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review dog ownership responsibility ordinance changes
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse July 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson. (more…)
Puccini’s dramatic opera of passion, seduction, and deceit runs through August 7
By Janet Braccio
On July 16, 1932, Central City Opera Summer Festival, as it is known today, was launched with a performance of Alexandre Dumas’ Camille, starring Lillian Gish. The week-long run completely sold out. (more…)
From your Timberline Firefighters
By Glenn Levy, Fire Chief
As we sneak into the last week of July, it is my sincerest hope that all of you are enjoying summer in one of the most beautiful places on earth. For your Timberline firefighters, it has already been a really busy summer and we have not yet entered our “official” fire season. (more…)
Joint work session for Central and Gilpin
By David Josselyn
On Tuesday, July, 19, 2016, the Central City Council joined forces with the Gilpin County Commissioners to hash out a couple of items of mutual concern. The Central Council joined the Gilpin Commissioners (more…)
“Our hope and dream for a long time,” says City Clerk
by Patty Unruh
The City of Black Hawk proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Employee Wellness Center on Wednesday, July 13. The Center is located at “The Barn” in Mountain City (more…)
Ivan Reitman film works well for this age
By David Josselyn
When the trailer first appeared for the new Ghostbusters film, it quickly earned the title “most hated trailer of 2016.” I think the biggest reason was confusion surround what this new movie was supposed to be; a sequel or a remake. (more…)
A close-up and personal viewpoint
by Dave Gibson
I was working at my desk when the sun dimmed and the sky turned brown. My first thought that it was due to a solar eclipse, but stepping out onto my deck revealed the grim truth – Fire! (more…)
It’s Not Who You Think It Is
By Barbara Bazata Kendall
Many people, quite understandably, assume they know whose face is on the barroom floor of the Teller House in Central City, an image which, over the years, has been a very popular attraction. This article will offer them a new perspective on the longstanding story. (more…)
Gilpin County responders hasten to aid our neighbors
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County residents watched anxiously this week as firefighters desperately battled a blaze near the neighboring town of Nederland that started last Saturday, July 9, around 1:30 p.m. (more…)
New Gallery Exhibit in Central City
By David Josselyn
The one-room gallery above the Central City Visitor’s Center has opened a new exhibit featuring four artists’ work: Chris Schranck in ceramics and glass, Gene Youngmann in watercolor, (more…)
Christ the King Community Church hosts music and BBQ festival
by Patty Unruh
Members of Christ the King Community Church mingled with members of the community and guests from the metro area on July 2 for a joyous celebration of the Fourth of July and our nation’s freedom. Men, women, teens, children, and dogs gathered at the (more…)