Families of the victims of the Return to Nature Funeral Home incident are invited to attend a ceremony honoring their loved ones on Tuesday just before the demolition of the Penrose facility is slated to begin. The ceremony will be at 9 a.m. at 31 Werner Road for families only. “The ceremony prior to the […]
Fremont County had the recent pleasure of becoming the home of a new Veteran Service Officer. Though she didn’t move to the area to find another job, Patricia Hill was readily and happily recruited by longtime Fremont County VSO and Ret. Major Martin Peek. “She is a nice person and, being a retired nurse, she […]
Former Mayor Preston Troutman helped Ashley Smith ease into her role when she was elected four years ago, succeeding Troutman after his two terms. Now, Smith will be helping Troutman to transition back into the role as Mayor of Cañon City. According to Tuesday’s unofficial election results, Troutman received 3,017 votes (57.55%) while Phil Lund […]
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway is the local feature on display in the Fremont County Administration Building. Photographs and maps of the travel routes as well as historic items show the rich heritage of our region between Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District and the communities of Florence, Cripple Creek and Florissant. “Gold […]
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the FCSO is selling commemorative pink patches. All proceeds will go to benefit patients in need of breast cancer-related programs at St. Thomas more Hospital through the St. Thomas More Hospital Foundation.