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  • History of the City of Black Hawk safe

    History of the City of Black Hawk safe

    Protector of City Records since 1879

    Shortly after the City offices moved into the new City Hall, in December 1877, the need for protected storage for the City’s records became apparent. The City Council apparently did some homework, and in the minutes of August 4, 1879, record is made that: “On motion of Alderman Wain, the Council purchased of Mosler Bahmann & Co. a No. 35 fire proof safe, size inside 48 inches high, 26 inches wide, 16 inches deep. Terms in Cincinnati Ohio, city warrants, for four hundred and fifty dollars, less freight to Black Hawk Colorado, due in 15 months from date of shipment, without interest.” (more…)

  • Jeffrey Maynard pleads guilty in Gilpin County homicide

    Jeffrey Maynard pleads guilty in Gilpin County homicide

    District Attorney’s Office

    Jeffrey Mason Maynard, DOB: 11-10-91, appeared on September 26  in the Gilpin County District Court and pled guilty in the death of 63-year-old John Cumby. Mr. Cumby’s body was found in a remote campground in Gilpin County in September, 2017.   Maynard pled guilty to Second Degree Murder (F2); two counts of Identity Theft (F4); and one count of Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (F4). (more…)

  • Gilpin’s Lady Eagles soar over Front Range Christian in volleyball

    Gilpin’s Lady Eagles soar over Front Range Christian in volleyball

    Varsity football team scores 2 TD’s in game against Hayden

    by Patty Unruh

    Action at the Net

    Gilpin High School’s varsity volleyball squad outmatched the Front Range Christian Falcons (FRC) of Littleton 3-0 in an away conference game on Thursday, (more…)

  • Black Hawk Employee Handbook updated

    Black Hawk Employee Handbook updated

    Council approves 2019 BID plan and budget

    By Randy Beaudette

    The vintage church bell was rung by Saratoga Casino Director of Security and Surveillance, John Helmerich, promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 12, 2018. Mayor David Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)

  • “Armstrong for Sheriff” meet and greet

    “Armstrong for Sheriff” meet and greet

    Roy’s Last Shot hosts event for Gilpin voters

    by Lisa Lopez

    It was the perfect venue for bringing in 100 or more Gilpin residents for an opportunity to chat with Kevin Armstrong who is running for Gilpin County Sheriff, and his choice for Undersheriff, Tonia Kapke. (more…)

  • Central City Council Meeting

    Central City Council Meeting

    Farewell to Mary Bell

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    The Central City Council met with Staff for a work session regarding street closures during special events. The City Code is broad in its definition of acceptable (more…)

  • Gilpin School Board endorses Amendment 73

    Gilpin School Board endorses Amendment 73

    Making Gains on the SAT

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)

  • Eagles get clawed in clash with Cougars

    Eagles get clawed in clash with Cougars

    Volleyball team a fitting match for Dayspring

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin Gridiron Challenge

    The Gilpin High School Eagles football athletes hosted the Sedgwick County Cougars of Julesburg, last season’s CHSAA 8-man champions, on September 7. The game was expected to be tough, and it was, (more…)

  • Gilpin County reviews stricter Wildfire Hazard regulations

    Gilpin County reviews stricter Wildfire Hazard regulations

    Judge rules Larsen property to be in violation of County Code

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) with a lengthy agenda, met Tuesday September 11, 2018 at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)

  • Henry Niccum – a Gilpin County old-timer

    Henry Niccum – a Gilpin County old-timer

    And a little history about the Town of Apex

    By Friends of Gilpin County

    Recently, one of our local residents was asking about the large holes she found all over her property, and how they came to be.

    Stephen Buck, previous resident, historian and founder/ moderator of the “You know you’re from Gilpin County” group on Facebook, replied that these were often called “Henry Holes” after Henry Niccum, an old prospector from Gilpin County who used to wander around the county tossing sticks of dynamite here and there to blow test holes! (more…)

  • Victorian tea at the historic Stroehle House

    Victorian tea at the historic Stroehle House

    Storytellers sharing the history of those who lived in Gilpin County

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    On Saturday, September 8th at 2:00 p.m., the Stroehle House was open for the semi-annual High Tea. This historic home at 231 Chase Street in Black Hawk has been recently renovated to the Victorian times when the home was occupied by the Stroehle family. (more…)

  • Keep the Heat On fundraiser was hot!

    Keep the Heat On fundraiser was hot!

    At Gilpin County Arts Association’s Washington Hall

    By Virginia Unseld

    Approximately 100 people filled Washington Hall on Saturday night for the Gilpin County Arts Association’s annual fundraiser. It was a raucous, sold out event (more…)

  • Taxes and appointments on the ballot for Central City

    Taxes and appointments on the ballot for Central City

    Council approves two ballot measures and other items

    By David Josselyn

    The Central City Council convened their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 4; and then entered Executive Session to discuss negotiations regarding a proposed license fee rebate agreement. (more…)

  • 9News features Gilpin High School’s new turf

    9News features Gilpin High School’s new turf

    Wastewater treatment plant improvement update

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, (more…)

  • A beautiful day for brews and bands

    A beautiful day for brews and bands

    7th Annual Central City Beer Fest 2018

    By David Josselyn

    Is the future of microbreweries in the local pub house rather than distribution? Fourteen breweries lined Main Street for the Central City Beer Fest to gain exposure for (more…)

  • 30th Annual Cemetery Crawl

    30th Annual Cemetery Crawl

    Gilpin Historical Society tells of those who rest beneath the ground

    by Patty Unruh

    Hard-rock miner, undertaker, saloon owner, educator. These and others were real people who lived in Gilpin County in the 1800’s and are buried at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Cemetery on Eureka Street above Central City. (more…)