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Corna death ruled suicide
Port Chester Police Department: Investigation not complete
The Westchester County, N.Y., Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of Slopeside Grill owner Chris Corna a suicide. Port Chester Police Department officials said they have confidence in the medical examiner but that they have not yet concluded all steps of their own investigation.
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Corna death under investigation
Police: Slopeside owner had stab wounds inconsistent with car crash
The death of Slopeside Grill owner Chris Corna is under investigation by Port Chester, N.Y., police, who say Corna's injuries included stab wounds inconsistent with his car accident early Monday morning in the Lower Hudson Valley town. Lt. James Ladeairous said police found a bloody knife in the car.
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More biking trails open
Warm weather has most Emerald Mountain trails ready for mountain bikers
In addition to Hot Springs Creek, Mad Creek and Lower Bear Trail, many more trails on Emerald Mountain have opened. The only trails not open on Emerald are Stairway to Heaven, Abby's, Root Canal and the right side of the Forest Loop.
Corna death ruled suicide
Port Chester Police Department: Investigation not complete
The Westchester County, N.Y., Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of Slopeside Grill owner Chris Corna a suicide. Port Chester Police Department officials said they have confidence in the medical examiner but that they have not yet concluded all steps of their own investigation.
Our View: Summit key start for summer
Members of the local business community - and anyone needing a healthy dose of economic optimism these days - should take full advantage of an event that kicks off at 6 p.m. today at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.
Ski pass cutoff June 1 for lowest price
Business must be Fly Steamboat member to get 2009-10 merchant price
The deadline is bearing down for businesses that want to participate in the Fly Steamboat program and get the lowest merchant ski pass price for the 2009-10 season.
The Record for May 18
5:38 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Anglers Drive, where a motor home was blocking parking spaces. The owners of the vehicle were contacted, and the motor home was moved.
Joanne Palmer: What's not for dinner
Insanity is doing the same thing twice and expecting a different result - which is why I avoid cooking as much as possible. My failure rate is astronomical, and my cooking confidence has suffered.
City finances within revised budget
No additional reductions needed; hiring freeze, furloughs remain
No additional budget reductions will be necessary as a result of a 22.5 percent drop in March sales tax collections, city officials told the Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday. There's also no indication the city will be able to reverse any of its emergency cost-saving measures - such as a hiring freeze and weekly furloughs - in the near future.
Oak Creek police force wanted
Residents, officials meet with commissioners to discuss issues
The Routt County Board of Commissioners is willing to talk to Oak Creek about its policing issues, but the best solution would be the creation of a new town police force, Commissioner Doug Monger said Tuesday night.
School Board delays adoption of gift-acceptance policy
Steamboat Springs School Board members couldn't agree on the definition of accountability at Monday's meeting, in a debate that delayed adoption of the school district's gift acceptance policy.
Dr. Henry R. Savage: Disputing Krugman
In the interest of balance, I offer a counterpoint to the recent column by Paul Krugman titled "Empire of Carbon." Mr. Krugman is a recent Nobel Laureate in economics, but his knowledge of the physical sciences seems to be the partisan political dogma regarding climate change.
Civilians may take post at county jail
Routt County commissioners approve civilian control room operator position
The supervision of the control room at the Routt County Jail may move to civilian hands after the Routt County Board of Commissioners approved a measure proposed by the Routt County Sheriff's Office.
Sports briefs: Steamboat lacrosse dominates All-Conference team
A banner year for the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team led to nine athletes being selected as All-Mountain Conference players.
Burrito Babes' black delivery truck stolen
Police: Incident is latest in string of thefts
The black Burrito Babes truck with pink logos on the side is the latest vehicle theft in Steamboat Springs, but owner Suzanne Kibler said that's not going to stop her business on wheels from rolling on.
Jimmy Westlake: Centaur season
Have you ever seen a centaur? May is centaur season and, if you know right where to look, you can spot one this month.
County OKs $30K for review of fairgrounds master plan
Mountain Architecture to examine master plan created in 1998
The Routt County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Mountain Architecture to revise the original Routt County Fairgrounds master plan, which was updated in 2000.
DU's Blake Worsley eyes Olympic team
Steamboat native finishes stellar swimming career at University of Denver
Blake Worsley wrapped up a decorated career at the University of Denver by finishing sixth in the 500-meter freestyle, ninth in the 200 free and 42nd in the 100 free at the 2009 NCAA Swimming Championships.
Steamboat briefs: Sign-up deadline Thursday for Hayden youth soccer
Registrations for youth soccer in Hayden are due Thursday. The season runs from July 1 through mid-August. The registration fee is $25, and forms can be picked up at Hayden Valley Elementary School. Call Carolyn at 846-9083 for more information.
John Spezia: Our energy future
After reading the OurView editorial ("Power to the people," May 10) and the letter to the editor (Jeff Troeger) in the May 10 Steamboat Pilot & Today, I was struck by the need for continued discussion with accurate information regarding energy, its costs and the impact of global climate change. There is little debate among scientists who study climate that it is happening at a faster pace than expected and that the changes are human-caused. So what will we do about it?
