Archive for Wednesday, January 14, 2009

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Defense speaks in Lopez case
Attorney says two suspects were not aggressors in fatal downtown fight
January 14, 2009
The attorney for two suspects in the death of Richard Lopez, an Army Special Forces soldier, said Lopez and his friends were the aggressors in the fatal confrontation. Charles Feldmann identified the two suspects as only “Eddie” and “David,” two Florida brothers in their early 20s. The two men were unaware Lopez had been injured when they took off running from the fight and left downtown in a taxi with their wife and girlfriend, Feldmann said.
Walt Vanatta: Police beat for December
January 14, 2009
The Police Department responded to 1,067 requests for service in December and Community Service responded to 178 requests for service.
Caroline Dotson: ‘Racing in the Rain’ filled with human compassion
January 14, 2009
The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein topped the bestseller charts in July 2008. Stein has written a handful of other books, but this novel is his most notable work.
Convicted distributor’s sentencing pushed back
Judge orders defendant to jail until pre-sentencing completed
January 14, 2009
A Moffat County District Court judge ordered a convicted drug distributor to jail Tuesday afternoon, after the court learned the man had failed to complete requirements of a pre-sentencing report.
Moffat County teams swept in home opener
Boys, girls let late leads slip against Grand Junction
January 14, 2009
High School basketball is a 32-minute game. It proved to be eight too many for the Moffat County varsity boys team Tuesday night.
Bulldogs grounded in Gunnison
January 14, 2009
Flying high after last week’s home meet win - its first of the season - the Bulldog swimming team was brought back down to earth Saturday in Gunnison. Moffat County placed fifth in the five-team event.
Local teenage girls, adult women drawn to variety of books
Popular genres include romance, suspense, social issues
January 14, 2009
Romance. Suspense. Healthy eating. Aging well. Books popular with adult and teenage women cover a wide spectrum of genres, said Christy Gonzales, programs coordinator at the Moffat County Libraries’ Craig branch.
Leo and Pam Fournier: Disappointed in closing
January 14, 2009
We are not happy at all that Craig Medical Center is closing for good.
Police Blotter for Jan. 12
January 14, 2009
Moffat County Jail
Union Wireless plans new phone tower
January 14, 2009
Digital cell phone users may soon enjoy enhanced reception between Craig and Hayden thanks to Union Wireless.
Our View: Snow removal essential
January 14, 2009
Craig residents are all too familiar with snow-covered sidewalks, streets and parking spaces. We know to walk slowly and watch where we step.
Craig briefs for Jan. 14
January 14, 2009
Local group to unveil monument plan
Birthday: Jack Gray
January 14, 2009
Friends and family are invited to help Jack Gray celebrate his 90th birthday from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 17 in the dining room at Sunset Meadows I. To RSVP, call 824-5592.
Datebook for Jan. 14
January 14, 2009
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Pump pressure
Water plant pumps a cause for concern
January 14, 2009
The city of Craig paid about $9 million for a new, 12 million-gallons-a-day water plant, and officials want to make sure they got what they paid for.
District to consider parental input on changes
Meetings gather feedback on proposed attendance area boundaries
January 14, 2009
The Moffat County School District is trying to strike a balance between parent requests for continuity and establishing ideal class sizes at existing and new elementary schools. It hasn’t been an easy task.

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