J.C. Penney files bankruptcy; Teacher retirement parade held | From the Newsroom

Colorado on Tuesday released draft guidelines for restaurants who wish to reopen to in-person dining in the next few weeks.

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JCPENNEY FILES BANKRUPTCY: Last Friday, J.C. Penney, one of the largest apparel and home retail stores in America, announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This means the store will reorganize its finances through court-supervised proceedings while continuing operations. The future of the Montrose location remains uncertain. SURPRISE RETIREMENT PARADE: Shawn and Yvonne Lund were enjoying a relaxing Friday night when a parade of vehicles turned down their street. The passengers waved signs congratulating Shawn Lund on his retirement from the Montrose County School District after teaching for 33 years. COLORADANS HAVE INCREASED ACCESS TO COVID-19 TESTING: The state health department is encouraging everyone with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested, as the state lab has received a significant increase in testing supplies and has adequate processing capacity due to a delivery of more than $159.5 million in new funding to Colorado. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PAPER: Have you found our newsletters and our news coverage useful and helpful lately? Consider subscribing digitally. It's only $1.99 per week.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Colorado releases draft proposal guidelines for reopening of restaurants Colorado released draft guidelines for restaurants who wish to reopen to in-person dining in the next few weeks on Tuesday. Read More Russell Stover closing earlier than anticipated because of COVID-19 Tuesday morning brought unwelcome news to Russell Stover Chocolates employees in Montrose: the local retail store and candy factory will close up shop months ahead of original plans, owing to the economic hit from the pandemic declared over COVID-19. Read More Legion to remember veterans by placing flags on graves at Valley Lawn Cemetery The American Legion Riders of Post 73, Montrose, will be placing flags on the graves of veterans at Valley Lawn Cemetery, starting at 8 a.m. Monday, May 25, Memorial Day. Read More Even with increase in demand, Montrose community steps up with food donations Over the past month, demand has increased for food donations in Montrose. But for several organizations in the community, that hasn't been a problem. Read More

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