From the Newsroom | Gardner visits Battelle; Schiell retires after 43 years

Sentencing for Heather Jones, who was convicted in the shooting death of Paonia resident Ryan Redifer, has been continued until July 31.

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GARDNER VISITS BATTELLE FACILITY: Sen. Cory Gardner, along with the Montrose Board of County Commissioners, attended the second tour of the Battelle Decontamination Facility on Tuesday. Colorado has two of the Battelle systems, with the first one installed at Adams County. The Montrose facility is meant to serve the Western Slope as well as areas of eastern Utah, where rural hospitals may have less access to resources. RETURNING TO THE PEWS: With the variance Montrose County secured from Gov. Jared Polis' "safer at home" order, church congregations will be able to meet in person, albeit at a reduced capacity. Polis' executive orders issued over the COVID-19 pandemic deemed houses of worship as essential, however, those same orders precluded and continue to preclude gatherings of more than 10 people. STEPPING AWAY: With 38 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in school districts across Colorado and Wisconsin, Stephen Schiell became the next Montrose County School District superintendent in August 2015. Five years later, Schiell is stepping away from education to enjoy retirement. NEXT PHASE OF COVID-19: Local gyms in Montrose have been closed as COVID-19 forced non-essential businesses to close. In just under two weeks, the county's variance was approved and restaurants, churches and gyms had the go ahead to open at reduced capacity. NEED HELP FINDING SOMETHING? Check out our interactive online Classifieds section if you're looking for a new home, a new job or a weekend yard sale!   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Paonia murder sentence hearing continued until July Sentencing for Heather Jones, who was convicted in the shooting death of Paonia resident Ryan Redifer, has been continued until July 31. Read More Delta hospital looks to remedy revenue loss through various steps like not matching retirement contributions Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Delta County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) has begun a series of preliminary steps to keep the hospital sustainable. Read More Colorado the Beautiful: Delta County landscapes to explore From the canyons leading down to the Gunnison River and the rolling hills into the orchards, to the mountains and Needle Rock soaring over the valley, Delta County has many outdoor landscapes to explore. Read More Two vehicles collide on N. Townsend Ave. after driver turns across all lanes of traffic Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision just south of the intersection of N. Townsend Ave. and LaSalle Road in Montrose Friday afternoon. Read More

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