Boys’ Basketball Team Wins 41-29
By George Snyder
In a rugged and ragged game, the Gilpin boys’ basketball team thwarted a North Park rally and salvaged a 41-29 win at the Gilpin gym last Thursday. The third quarter had the (more…)

Boys’ Basketball Team Wins 41-29
By George Snyder
In a rugged and ragged game, the Gilpin boys’ basketball team thwarted a North Park rally and salvaged a 41-29 win at the Gilpin gym last Thursday. The third quarter had the (more…)

Gilpin girls versus North Park
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin High School girls’ basketball team dropped 39-31 in home non-conference play on December 18 against North Park’s Lady Cats. The Lady Eagles now possess a 1-4 record. (more…)

by Maggie Magoffin
This week’s tale comes from George Nelson of Littleton as heard and transcribed by Becky Crozier of Golden. (more…)

City Council Business
by Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on December 10th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, (more…)

Basketball Action Game Highlights
By George Snyder
The Gilpin County boys’ basketball team put on another crowd-exciting show with a 65-41 win over Denver Academy Tuesday at the local gym. The game was never in doubt after (more…)

Gilpin County end of year business
by Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, (more…)

March 28, 1942 – December 9, 2014
Frederick Hans Weber, age 72, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on December 9 at his home after a two-year battle with cancer. A memorial service was held on December 17 (more…)

Science students enthusiastic about “flipped” classroom
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting December 15. Present were President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and (more…)

Rollinsville station lease renewal in question
By Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board held its regular meeting on December 10 at Station 3, 660 Highway 46. Present were President Jim Crawford, (more…)

Casino employees give seniors a holiday treat
By David Josselyn
The Gilpin County Seniors meet regularly every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at the Gilpin Community Center to share a meal and fellowship. Senior Program Coordinator, (more…)

Eagles Boys Basketball Action
By George Snyder
By virtue of a 55-40 win, the Gilpin men’s team came home with third place in the Lake County basketball tournament last weekend. The win gave the Eagles a temporary 2-1 (more…)

Gilpin Elementary students open Tommyknocker Holiday Weekend
By Patty Unruh
‘Tis the season! A jolly group of Gilpin school children from kindergarten through fifth grade paraded through the streets of Central City on Thursday, December 4, bearing (more…)

Black Hawk carrier delivers more than mail
By Patty Unruh
When you think of a first responder to the scene of an emergency, who comes to mind? A sheriff’s deputy, an ambulance worker, perhaps a paramedic? How about a rural mail (more…)

Movie review of Cheryl Strayed’s movie memoirs
By David Josselyn
True confession – I have not read the book, so this movie review comes from the perspective of knowing nothing about Cheryl Strayed going into the theater. American (more…)

Sheriff confirms explosion due to hash oil extraction
By Patty Unruh
A rental home at 412 Chalet Drive in Gilpin County burned to the ground on Sunday, November 30. The fire was caused by a butane tank explosion that happened just after 11:00 a.m. that morning. (more…)

County Commissioners Meeting
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners convened on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, (more…)