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‘Baby and Me’ program provides incentives for mothers to quit smoking

By Margaret Hair

November 14, 2009

This fall, six women graduated from “Baby and Me — Tobacco Free,” a program to keep women from smoking during and after pregnancy. Funded by a grant and led locally by Hope Cook, the prenatal coordinator for the North­west Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, the program gives expecting and new moms incentive and motivation to quit smoking and stay smoke-free.

Craig woman gets 60 days in jail for attempted theft

By Zach Fridell

November 14, 2009

Craig woman Lori Wagner on Friday pleaded guilty to attempted theft and criminal mischief after she was accused of stealing more than $30,000 from a Steamboat Springs real estate company.

Former detective’s case continued to Dec. 8

Ken Johnson’s charges stem from reported misconduct

By Collin Smith

November 14, 2009

The case against former Craig Police Detective Ken Johnson was continued Friday until 11 a.m. Dec. 8 in Moffat County District Court.

Bad Dogs youth wrestling succeeds

Team comes away with 8 1st-place finishes

By Ben Bulkeley

November 14, 2009

After facing tough competition in the first national meet of the year, the Bad Dogs youth wrestling team got back to its winning ways in Granby. Wrestling in the Wild West match Nov. 7, the Bad Dogs were in midseason form, coach Rodney Klimper said.

Midnight Madness brings out support for MCHS basketball

By Ben Bulkeley

November 14, 2009

Even with the first Moffat County High School home basketball game not scheduled before the new year, there was no problem packing the gym. During the first Midnight Madness, the boys and girls teams scrimmaged with more than 100 people in attendance at Moffat County High School.

Request from school district

November 14, 2009

The Moffat County School District and Moffat County Education Association are partnering to oppose the rescission, or cut to public education funding, scheduled to occur in January 2010 and again in the budget year 2010-2011.

Our view: Prove it

November 14, 2009

Given its status as perhaps the most important of public functions, education is a topic often discussed and debated, and one most people have an opinion about. Generally, those opinions revolve around what could be done better, both locally and statewide. On both fronts, there’s no shortage of problems.

Government update for Nov. 10

November 14, 2009

Government update for Nov. 10

Police Blotter for Nov. 12

November 14, 2009

Police Blotter for Nov. 12

Datebook for Nov. 14

November 14, 2009

Datebook for Nov. 14

Craig briefs: Gov. Ritter orders flags be lowered

November 14, 2009

On Friday, Gov. Bill Ritter ordered United States and Colorado state flags be lowered on all public buildings Monday in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Jonathon M. Sylvestre, 21, of Colorado Springs.

Diane Prather: Cranberry salad worth menu consideration

November 14, 2009

To make “Cranberry Salad,” you’ll need: a small package of raspberry gelatin, 1 cup boiling water, a small, flat can of crushed pineapple, a 16-ounce can whole cranberry sauce, two bananas (sliced), and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Andy Bockelman: ‘Men Who Stare’ mostly a goat chase

By Andy Bockelman

November 14, 2009

“The Men Who Stare at Goats” shows just what you can do with enough concentration and determination.

Daily horoscope for Nov. 14

November 14, 2009

Daily horoscope for Nov. 14

Ed Wilkinson: A fitting, enlightening Veterans Day tribute

By Ed Wilkinson

November 14, 2009

Many veterans attended the Veterans Day activities Wednesday at Moffat County High School.

Kathy Bassett: Lovin’ Maybell

Kathy Bassett

November 14, 2009

Maybell is a ranching community 30 miles west of Craig. We love our teensy town!

Decorated veteran relives stories from World War II

By Nicole Inglis

November 14, 2009

At age 85 and a Craig resident, Ray Wagner still has strong feelings about World War II and the atrocities he said he faced and committed while overseas.

October student count reveals enrollment rise

First increase in 10 years a bright spot for school district

By Nicole Inglis

November 14, 2009

Official numbers of fundable students in the Moffat County School District have remained steady since preliminary estimates released earlier this year, school officials said.