County jail inmate who hanged himself from Longmont

A 40-year-old Boulder County Jail inmate who apparently hanged himself in his jail cell Wednesday has been identified as Nicholas Andrew White, of Longmont, according to the  Boulder County Coroner’s Office.
White was arrested Feb. 24 on suspicion of committing four counts of sexual assault on a child and one count of child abuse, according to [...]

Heaven Fest wins final permits for July 31 concert at Union Reservoir

According to the Worship and Word Movement, organizers of the festival, it could draw as many as 30,000 people. The group’s Web site has indicated that as many as 50,000 people.

Altona chess club making its move

Altona’s chess club was started this year by Ross Greiner, a language-arts teacher new this year to the school. An avid chess player, he suspected there would be interested in playing or learning the game.

Obituary: Joseph Francis Timko

Joseph Francis Timko, 69, of Longmont, entered into rest on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Longmont United Hospital after a short battle with cancer.
He was born May 26, 1940 in Hazelton, PA. Following his graduation from Lane Tech High School in Chicago, IL he began a career as an electrical engineer. Joseph was a two-time [...]

National government, religious groups join battle over Niwot church growth plan

The church claims that Boulder County is guilty of discrimination because it did not treat its proposal as it would a secular business or institution.

Discount grocer to open on Front Range: SmartCo Foods outlets plans five new stores, including one in Longmont

A California-based warehouse grocer plans to open a new chain of discount stores along the Front Range.
Smart & Final Stores has acquired five vacant Albertsons sites and will open SmartCo Foods outlets this summer, including one in Longmont.

County launches survey about cyclist-motorist relations

In a continuing effort to make peace between motorists and cyclists who share the roads, Boulder County has launched an online survey asking for ideas about how the two groups can better work together.

DNA leads to arrest in 2006 South St. Vrain Canyon murder

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with a cold case that Boulder County detectives began investigating in 2006 when hikers found a woman’s body in South St. Vrain Canyon.
John Micheal Angerer, was arrested last week in Alaska, where he had previously been serving time in prison, according to [...]

Obituary: Matilda M. Trujillo

Matilda M. Trujillo, 87, of Longmont died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the HospiceCare Center in Louisville.
She was born January 13, 1923 at Buena Vista, New Mexico to Jose Leon and Santitos (Martinez) Mares.
On December 18, 1943 she married Candelario Trujillo in Sapello, New Mexico. They moved to Longmont in November 1959.
Matilda worked for the [...]

Obituary: Leslie F. “Les” Makings,

Leslie F. “Les” Makings, 67, of Mead, died March 1, 2010 at Longmont United Hospital. Memorial Gathering 4 PM to 6:30 PM Friday March 5, 2010 at Mead Community Center, 441 3rd St.,  Mead, CO. Contributions can be made to Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center and sent in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Cremation Ahlberg Funeral [...]

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