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Letters to the Editor: Thank you sponsors for making car show a success
The Cañon Car Club wishes to thank the following sponsors for their help in making our 2024, 42nd annual Street Rod and Special Interest Car Show a great success! Because of these sponsors and show entrants, we were able to make a substantial donation to the Humane Society of Fremont County.
Families upset after Return to Nature owners Jon and Carie Hallford offered plea deals
The owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home have been offered a plea deal in their state-level case, according to an email sent to affected family members and acquired by The Gazette. Jon and Carie Hallford face 286 criminal charges stemming from the discovery in October of 189 bodies...
Florence’s Castle Hall now a designated Local Historic Landmark
The little town of Florence has a storied history. The small town was incorporated in 1872 and has witnessed the rise and fall of many organizations, unions, and local powers. For some, the greatest way to honor the past is by memorializing and preserving historic buildings — something the Florence City Council took quite seriously during Monday’s meeting.
Cañon City man gets 30 years for fatally shooting father
The Cañon City man who admitted to authorities of fatally shooting his father in the back of the head while he was sleeping was sentenced to 30 years in the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and admitting to a crime of violence Tuesday in Fremont County District Court.
Sangres Art Guild reception slated for July 6
Have you planned a trip to Westcliffe? The fireworks will be over, but the festivities keep coming with the Sangres Art Guild, located at 59000 CO-69 in Westcliffe, opening reception on Saturday, July 6 for July’s a Poppin’, an open-themed art show judged by nature-inspired artist Joseph Cawlfield and featuring the work of some of Colorado’s most amazing artists. Doors open at 11 a.m. Wine and Hors d’oeuvres from 4 p.m. with a free demo by artist Alicia Waugh.
Historic Colorado Religious Site Offering Ghost Hunt this Summer
Cañon City, Colorado is a town with a lot of history. Located just west of Pueblo along the Highway 50 corridor, Cañon City is known for its proximity to numerous prisons including ADX Florence, its proximity to the Royal Gorge, and the distinction of being home to Skyline Drive.
Prosecutors offer plea deals to funeral home owners accused of improperly storing 190 bodies
PENROSE, Colo — Prosecutors in southern Colorado have offered a plea deal to a couple accused of improperly storing 190 bodies in their Penrose funeral home, according to an email sent to victims. In the email obtained by 9NEWS Investigates, prosecutors told victims that plea offers have been extended...
Return to Nature Funeral Home Owners Offered Plea Deal
Jon and Carie Hallford, co-owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, have been offered a plea deal following the discovery of 190 decomposing bodies improperly stored at their facility. If the Hallfords plead guilty to 190 counts of abuse of a corpse, they could face a prison sentence of 15 to 20 years. Their next court appearance is scheduled for July 11th.
Return to Nature owners Jon, Carie Hallford offered plea deal. Family: 'We're pissed'
The owners of the Return to Nature funeral home have been offered a plea deal in their state-level case, according to an email sent to impacted family members and acquired by The Gazette. Jon and Carie Hallford face 286 criminal charges stemming from the discovery of 189 bodies improperly stored...
Cañon City Police arrest two ‘suspicious’ men for possession of narcotics, unlawful carrying of concealed weapons
Two armed Cañon City men were arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of possession of a “substantial quantity” of narcotics in the 1100 block of Monroe Avenue. The Cañon City issued a media release Monday stating Jesse McAlhany, 31, and Ezra Davis, 20, were arrested just after 1 a.m. while responding to a report of two suspicious persons that were on bicycles and hanging around behind some houses.
Florence man found guilty a second time of second-degree murder
Thomas Addington on Monday was found guilty a second time of second-degree murder in the shooting death of 40-year-old Amanda Yellico in Fremont County District Court. A jury found Addington, 65, guilty of murder in the second degree on Jan. 31, 2020. On April 1, 2020, he was sentenced to 38 years in the Department of Corrections.
Traffic stop leads to seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin
A traffic stop at Ninth Street and Whipple Avenue led to the seizure of illegal narcotics. A Cañon City police officer on May 26 pulled over a vehicle driven by Angelina Madison, 34, who was found to have had a suspended license. According to a media release, during the traffic stop, an open-air sniff was conducted by the CCPD K9, Kasio, who alerted to the vehicle, indicating the possible presence of narcotics. Officers subsequently searched the vehicle and located 1,641 fentanyl pills, 105.2 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and 5 grams of black tar heroin.
Fremont County Coroner IDs woman who died after being struck by vehicle in Florence
Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller identified the woman who died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday in Florence. The pedestrian, Rosemary Karner, 71, of Illinois, was struck by a box truck at about 6:20 a.m. near the intersection of Colo. 120 and Colo. 115. Keller said she died at the scene.
Valley Assisted Living in
Valley Assisted Living in Silver Cliff, Colorado, is seeking an administrator for this non-profit capacity 14 rooms. Full time flexible schedule. Will train applicant to meet state requirements. Looking for an individual who enjoys working with seniors in a small town overlooking the beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains. People management skills required. Finance/budget background helpful. Strong support staff. Contact valiresidence@gmail.com for an application.
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