Turning Back the Pages

By: WRC Archives
Published: February 18th, 2010

30 Years Ago – February 15, 1980

Central City Public Works Director Bob Dietz managed to get the Austin Weston 88H grader balanced on three wheels and a blade on the road to the Belcher house. He hit an ice patch which caused the large grader to slide …read the rest of this story »

New leadership, exhibits, plans at Gilpin Historical Society

Published: February 11th, 2010

Upcoming 40 Year Anniversary

Maybe you can’t change history, but it’s taken a turn in Gilpin County with a new president of the Gilpin Historical Society and a new executive director. Martie Fast and Dave Forsyth will build on the considerable work of …read the rest of this story »

Nederland’s historic Pioneer Inn

By: Jackie Jones
Published: February 11th, 2010

Struts its stuff for Valentine’s Day

This is it. This is the place to go for Valentine’s Day. Take those who mean the most to you to Nederland’s historic Pioneer Inn. Lunch and diner specials to include 6 oz. Rib Eye Steak or Salmon with a special sauce are two of …read the rest of this story »

Author Dick Kreck talks about Gilpin mobsters

Published: February 11th, 2010

Peak to Peak Rotary presentation

The Peak to Peak Rotary Club held its weekly meeting on Thursday, February 4, at Fortune Valley Hotel and Casino in Central City. Rotarian Neal Standard introduced guest speaker, Dick Kreck, an author of five books and a …read the rest of this story »

Marr heads to combat duty in Afghanistan

Published: February 4th, 2010

Fighting to protect our freedom

Spc. Michael (“Mike”) Marr of 66 Timber Drive, Gilpin County, will be heading to the combat zone of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, in early February as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. …read the rest of this story »

Gilpin County library wins coveted “Excellence” award

Published: February 4th, 2010

One of eight in the nation

Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Jeanne Nicholson and Forrest Whitman began their February 2, 2010, meeting considering whether County Clerk and Recorder Jessica Kays had vacated the position, as …read the rest of this story »

SPOOKS paranormal investigators plan Valentines Day benefit

Published: February 4th, 2010

Star-crossed lovers from the past

One of the best kept secrets in Central City has been hidden away at Eureka Street. Locals know the building for “Ermel’s,” the premier thrift shop located at street level. Members and friends of the Freemasons know the …read the rest of this story »

John Selzer remembered…

By: PRESS RELEASE
Published: February 4th, 2010

November 24, 1967 – January 22, 2010

John Selzer passed away January 22, 2010. He is survived by his wife Ceeya, his mother Roselle, his step-father Jim, and his sister Michelle. He will be dearly missed. Condolences can be sent to P.O. Box 341 Central City, CO 80427.

Ameristar wows Colorado County Clerks, Secretary of State

Published: January 28th, 2010

Gilpin County hosts convention in Black Hawk

When the Colorado County Clerks Association voted to hold their winter conference at Ameristar, they might not have known it, but they were launching Black Hawk towards its goal of becoming a destination city and …read the rest of this story »

Commissioner Chairman Schmalz gavels in first session

Published: January 28th, 2010

Clerk controversy

Buddy Schmalz called his first meeting to order as Chairman of the Board of Gilpin County Commissioners on January 26, 2010. Commissioners Jeanne Nicholson and Forrest Whitman were present. …read the rest of this story »

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