From the Newsroom | Excise tax drops for hotels, restaurants; Sports resume Monday

Seeing hundreds of nameless animals coming through the door each year, Second Chance Humane Society Shelter staff are always needing to generate new names. I get there can be pressure when choosing a pet's new name. The name needs to…

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THE MOST RECENT CITY OF MONTROSE sales, use and excise tax report presented a set of large negative percentages for hotel and restaurant excise tax collection, a result of decreased revenues to two of the hardest-hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the percentages represent a small hit to the city's tourism promotion budget and not a drastic impact to any major financial operations. SPORTS ARE BACK Monday and coaches and athletic trainers spent this past week learning how to properly screen themselves and athletes for coronavirus symptoms. Facility staff members are also being trained on how to keep equipment properly sanitized before, during and between uses. Coaches were also advised what role they would play in the sanitation process. PPE, like masks, must be worn as athletes enter and exit the facility, during screenings and during activities involving non-vigorous exercise. They must also wear a face covering if they are sitting out on a drill. LOOKING FOR A RENTAL? Or how about a used car? Yard sale? Check out our interactive Classifieds listings online.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

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