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Bulldogs roll over Eagle Valley
MCHS girls varsity basketball team trounce WSL foe, 67-13
03:55 p.m., February 4, 2011 Updated 07:21 p.m.
Hoping to keep momentum alive, the Moffat County High School girls varsity basketball team will battle with Western Slope League opponent Eagle Valley High School tonight. The game is slated to start at 6 p.m. at MCHS, 900 Finley Lane.
MCHS boys basketball team falls at home to Eagle Valley
03:54 p.m., February 4, 2011 Updated 09:08 p.m.
The Moffat County High School boys varsity basketball team will look to avenge an earlier loss as they take on Western Slope League opponent Eagle Valley High School tonight. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. at MCHS, 900 Finley Lane.
Fire destroys mobile home in Craig
03:28 p.m., February 4, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
A mobile home in the 600 block of East Fourth Street caught fire this afternoon in Craig, leaving the residence uninhabitable. The fire was reported about 1:38 p.m. Craig Fire/Rescue responded to the scene with about 18 firefighters and had the fire extinguished within an hour.
Four rookies graduate Craig Fire/Rescue academy
01:37 p.m., February 4, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Before Thursday, rookies graduating from Craig Fire/Rescue’s annual academy had been recognized in front of their spouses and peers at the department’s annual Christmas party. For the four-man class of 2010, chief Bill Johnston decided to go in a different direction. Instead, the graduates were given a ceremony to receive their badges in front of their families at the fire station.
Museum of Northwest Colorado to ring in county centennial with new exhibits, party
10:30 a.m., February 4, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Museum of Northwest Colorado is preparing to celebrate Moffat County’s centennial with three new exhibits and a county birthday party this month. “There will be a lot of new things that we haven’t had at all before,” museum director Dan Davidson said of the new exhibits. One of the exhibits is “The Moffat Loving Cup,” a large silver trophy given to county namesake David Moffat in honor of his contributions to Denver and the state of Colorado.
On the Record for Feb. 4, 2011
February 4, 2011
On the Record for Feb. 4, 2011
Local fuel gauge for Feb. 4, 2011
February 4, 2011
Regular unleaded and diesel prices as of Thursday afternoon. Numbers correspond to the numbers on the photo. Craig: 1. Loaf ‘N Jug, 2441 W. Victory Way • Unleaded: $3.04; Diesel: $3.39
CNCC accepting submissions for third issue of ‘Waving Hands Review’
February 4, 2011
Craig resident Sue Beachman said people shouldn’t be afraid to submit their writing, poetry, art and photography for publication. “Art is a journey,” said Beachman, an amateur photographer and poet. “It’s not always the result that’s important. What’s important is the process. “It’s in the striving.”
Early pins lead MCHS to victory
February 4, 2011
Moffat County High School junior wrestler Dru Nielson knew heading into regionals next week he would have to get better working from his feet. Thursday night proved to be a step in the right direction, as Nielson’s footwork lead him and his team to a victory over Meeker, 54-27. “I think I did way better on my feet tonight,” he said. “I am usually pretty passive, but tonight was good.”
Criminal charge filed in fatal Montana crash
February 4, 2011
A 27-year-old man allegedly involved in an August 2010 fatal vehicle crash has been charged in Fifth Judicial District Court in Madison County, Mont. According to court records, Louis Austin Schardine has been charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence, a felony. The charging document alleges Schardine “negligently caused the death of Sarah Fleming while operating a motor vehicle.”
Daily Press readers participate in Facebook contest
February 4, 2011
In light of the extreme cold temperatures Craig has been facing, the Craig Daily Press hosted a contest Wednesday on Facebook in hopes of keeping readers in good spirits about the weather. The contest asked readers to fill in the blank for the statement, “You know it’s cold when _.”
MCHS hoops prepared for return visit from Eagle Valley
February 4, 2011
The Moffat County High School boys varsity basketball team begins its second run through the Western Slope League tonight, as the Bulldogs battle Eagle Valley High School. After losing to Eagle Valley 65-43 on the road Jan. 14, the Bulldogs get the Devils on friendly ground time around. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. at MCHS, 900 Finley Lane.
Datebook for Feb. 4, 2011
February 4, 2011
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Senior swimnastics takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625. 9 to 11 a.m. Playgroup for toddler/preschool-age children takes place at the Early Childhood Development Preschool at the Moffat County School District administrative building, 775 Yampa Ave. Call Carissa at 826-9742. 3 p.m. The Moffat County High School girls junior varsity basketball team plays Eagle Valley High School at MCHS, 900 Finley Lane.
Paul Anderson: ‘Too politically correct’
February 4, 2011
To the editor: I was spending time in the Meeker area last summer, and as a courtesy, received your newspaper. In the issue I received was a letter to the editor about the mosque in New York to be built near the 9/11 crash site.
H. Neal Glanville: Singing a hero’s song
February 4, 2011
We all have heroes, but mine are far different than most, given they’ve spent their lives in the gray area. Now, the gray area isn’t in your version of the good or the bad society has to offer — it’s the place you pick where free will and the need to live that way are your responsibility, and you accept that fact. One such person who has lived that way for the past 40 odd years is my baby brother, Gerald Kris Glanville, the toughest kid in all of Butler, Utah, history and holder of the number two spot on my list of heroes.
Developing virtuous habits
February 4, 2011
It was a very cold morning, perhaps around 30 below zero. I was thankful I could stay in the house until lunchtime. The night before, even with below zero weather, I was part of a very enlightening Bible study group studying the Book of Psalms.
Briefs for Feb. 4, 2011: Variety Show set for today
February 4, 2011
The Craig Variety Show is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4265, 419 E. Victory Way. The event, which takes place the first Friday of each month, welcomes local singers, songwriters, poets and storytellers to showcase their talents.
Comics for Feb. 4, 2011
February 4, 2011
Comics for Feb. 4, 2011
Annie’s Mailbox for Feb. 4, 2011: Wrong to keep meet-up from my husband?
February 4, 2011
Our children gave my husband and me a surprise anniversary party. They invited friends we had not seen in many years, including “Frank and Mary.” Frank and I were always good friends. We even had a minor crush on each other, although neither of us did anything about it. After the party, Frank and I exchanged e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers and have kept in touch.
Election of four (4) members of the City Council
12:00 a.m., February 4, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
NOTICE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a general municipal election for the election of four (4) members of the City Council will be held in the City of Craig, Colorado on the 5th day of April, 2011. Three (3) positions will be for four (4) year terms as council member, and one (1) position will be for a two(2) year term as mayor.
Crossword for Feb. 4, 2011
February 4, 2011
Crossword for Feb. 4, 2011
Horoscope for Feb. 4, 2011
February 4, 2011
In the next year, you might be able to discover whether or not you are satisfied with your life and what you want to do with it. Once you can identify your true aims, you can successfully move on, full speed ahead.
Sudoku for Feb. 4, 2011
February 4, 2011
Sudoku for Feb. 4, 2011

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