Also from January 14
Births
- Sara and Michael Burkett, of Craig, announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Grace Burkett, at 6:44 a.m. Jan. 10 at Yampa Valley Medical Center. The baby weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are John and Rochelle Grant, of Craig. The baby was welcomed home by siblings, Brianna and Tyler.
- Erin and Jason Musser, of Maybell, announce the birth of their son, Orion Grant Musser, at 1 p.m. Jan. 8 at Yampa Valley Medical Center. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Sally Weber, of Craig, and Kendall and Diane Musser, of Meeker. The baby was welcomed home by a sibling, Tanner.
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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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