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Montrose City Council recently approved the submission of a grant application for the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) grant, which will help fund the beginning stages of the upcoming Block 93 Alley revitalization project.

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KICKED OUT: Jason Epperson and his family — wife Abby and three children — arrived at San Juan RV Resort in Montrose for a six-night stay early last week. The family was enjoying what Montrose had to offer. Little did they know their stay would end after two nights. They were kicked out after receiving a package. POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE, NOPE: Vista Charter School recently announced the cancellation of the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020. Families and students received notice via email on July 28, 16 days before graduation. According to the email, addressed by principal Emily MacNiven and the Vista staff, "I am writing to share some regrettable news. With a heavy heart, I announce to you that our graduation ceremony, postponed until August 14, will be canceled." Some of the graduates are speaking out as families and the school organize alternative celebrations. WORKING LIKE A DOG: Today is Work Like a Dog Day and honors the hardest working among us. This day is not to be confused with Work-A-Holic Day, which highlights our colleagues who are always working, even though they may not be working hard. People who work like a dog dig in relentlessly and seldom take breaks until the task is completed. Is one of your colleagues working like a dog? Today's the day to recognize them.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Court sentences Jones to 24 years in Paonia shooting death Heather Jones, handcuffed in an orange jumpsuit, sat mostly motionless during the three-hour sentencing hearing in Delta County District Court on Friday. Jones was sentenced to 24 years for the murder of long time friend. Read More City of Montrose authorizes application for DOLA funds to begin construction of Block 93 Alley project Montrose City Council recently approved the submission of a grant application for the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) grant, which will help fund the beginning stages of the upcoming Block 93 Alley revitalization project. Read More Haven House tailors homeless service to provide schooling for children Since 2011, Haven House has helped Montrose and Delta counties by providing homeless transitional services from its location in Olathe. Read More

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