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Craig Fire/Rescue to display new fire trucks Thursday
Engines equipped to fight wildland, structural fires
September 27, 2008
Formally, they’re known as Engine 2 and Engine 3. But Craig Fire/Rescue Chief Bill Johnston has another name for the two latest additions to the fire department’s arsenal of flame-fighting tools.
Superintendent search is on
Bergmann to retire next year
September 27, 2008
The search is on for the next Moffat County School District superintendent. Pete Bergmann, Moffat County School District superintendent, plans to retire at the end of the 2008-09 school year.
Cattle owners required to support research
Producers must pay $1 to the State Beef Council for each bovine sold
September 27, 2008
According to information on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Web site, “By law, all producers selling cattle or calves, for any reason and regardless of age or sex, must pay one dollar-per-head to support beef/veal promotion, research and information through the Beef Promotion and Research Act.”
Economic squeeze
Outside financial woes push against regional progress
September 27, 2008
As a principal party in the 1970s oil shale boom, Glenn Vawter is excited Colorado has re-emerged as an industry destination and a region of relative prosperity.
Colorado Department of Agriculture issues livestock disease update
September 27, 2008
The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Industry is responsible for animal health and livestock disease control activities in Colorado.
Datebook for Sept. 27
September 27, 2008
8 a.m. Meet Gina Robison, Bureau of Land Management outdoor recreation planner, for National Public Lands Day at the BLM Little Snake Office, 455 Emerson St. Volunteers will help build a trail at Duffy Mountain and will then be treated to free barbecue, a free raffle, a free T-shirt and live music at Juniper Hot Springs.
Craig briefs for Sept. 27
September 27, 2008
Crabfest scheduled for Oct. 24
Asked and answered
Part 2 of a 2-part question and answer with district attorney candidates
September 27, 2008
The Daily Press submitted five questions to District Attorney candidates, Democrat Tammy Stewart and Republican Elizabeth Oldham. Answers to the first two questions were published in the Sept. 20 Saturday Morning Press.
Our View: Unions should be a choice
September 27, 2008
There is no getting around the fact that the proposed “right to work” amendment — Amendment 47 — on the Nov. 4 ballot will weaken unions.
Chuck Mack: Old-time fire bosses and Tommy-Knockers — part 2
September 27, 2008
What the heck’s a Tommy-Knocker? Well, they originated back in the early days of coal mining. Back then, miners were of a superstitious nature. This is understandable. Here they were, working deep underground, in total darkness, with only the most primitive means of lighting and breathing air that was just barely life-sustaining, at best, using primitive tools to mine the coal and everywhere was the threat of death.
Irving Pierce Beckett was born to lead
September 27, 2008
In the course of any town’s history, some people stand out as born leaders — people who accept challenges and are able to get the general populous to follow them.
Getting even
Bulldogs spoil Delta’s homecoming with fourth-quarter comeback
September 27, 2008
Moffat County and Delta, both 1-2 in league play entering Friday’s contest, were searching for a pivotal win that would place one of the two teams at the .500 mark.

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