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Dog days of summer at Routt County Fairgrounds
Humble retriever mix named grand champion
Even a dog with the most humble of backgrounds can grow up to become a grand champion at the Routt County Fair. Lauren Frentress and Emmitt proved that Monday.
Officer fights salary battle
Detective must serve in Baghdad
A Steamboat Springs police officer who is about to be sent to Iraq with the Army National Guard said the city refuses to pay him salary and benefits he is owed for military leave.
YVCF names Philanthropists of the Year
Steve and Poogie Dawes joined the ranks of such revered residents as Gloria Gossard, Don Lufkin, Denny and Joy Swanson and Bob and Audrey Enever recently when they were named Philanthropists of the Year by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation.
Costs of plant improvements exceed funds
Estimated costs to improve Phippsburg's water supply and treatment facility keep rising, and Routt County commissioners are starting to consider funding alternatives for the project.
Yampa Town Board gives nod to tax
After gaining approval from the town of Yampa, Routt County commissioners will decide how to proceed with efforts to put a .3-mill levy in place that would provide more than $200,000 a year for county museums and historical societies.
Bonus dilemma undecided
Board requests DAC recommendation
Dozens of Steamboat Springs School District teachers and staff members will have to wait at least another month to find out how much money they will receive in pay for performance bonuses.
