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Oak Creek transfers funds for budget
In order to balance Oak Creek's budget, the Oak Creek Town Board made a $250,000 transfer from the town's electric fund to its general fund Thursday night.
The Record for Oct. 11
12:42 a.m. A man in the 3100 block of Columbine Drive reported hearing a group of men making a lot of noise.
Steamboat briefs for Oct. 13
Yampa Valley Wrestling Club of Routt County invites all youths in kindergarten through eighth grade to try the sport of wrestling. The season begins Tuesday and continues through Dec. 4. Practices will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $75. Anyone interested please meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Steamboat Springs Middle School wrestling room. With questions, call Kenda at 970-620-1811.
Experts claim protecting historic structures boosts economies
One of the most common arguments against historic preservation in Steamboat Springs - that it would have an adverse effect on property values - was challenged during a panel discussion on the topic Friday night.
Tom Ross: Brown trout won't let go of his dinner
If this isn't one of the best fish stories you've ever heard, I'll eat my wading boots. And for the nonfisher people among my readers, I promise to work cute, furry mammals into the narrative.
Sailors trounce Panthers, 46-7, for homecoming
Right now, it might not matter whom the Steamboat Springs High School football team plays.
Eight-man football at Soroco
Superintendent cites safety and enrollment as concerns
After more than 50 years of football in South Routt, Rams fans will see eight-man football next year.
Grand Valley speed, big plays shut out Hayden
Grand Valley was armed with a couple of serious offensive weapons coming into Friday night's Class 1A Western Slope League football showdown with Hayden.
Sailors fight for 3rd place
Strong showings help Steamboat at state tourney
Standing courtside of the 4A Colorado State High School Tennis Championships is enough to make any good coach lose hair.
Grants push county closer to improving communication system
A recent dose of federal grants has pushed Routt County in the right direction to begin using an 800-megahertz system for emergency responders.
High School parade and pep rally boost Sailor spirit
An armada of tractor-trailers moved through the streets of Steamboat Springs on Friday adorned with the markings of homecoming - chicken wire, papier-mache, spray paint and hundreds of screaming teenagers.
Local retailers stocked and ready to rock
The sign on the Backwoods Diner reads: "Open 6:30 a.m. 10 p.m."
High school freshman off to leadership forum in Europe
Hayden High School freshman Lysa Valora spent this week attending Spanish class and feeding her sheep. She will spend next week shaking hands with members of British Parliament.
