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MHS students investigate a crime scene in the library Friday

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VOICING THEIR CONCERNS: While the Little Blue Creek Canyon project on U.S. 50 isn't set to begin until next April, that didn't stop residents from expressing concerns about impacts to their businesses, as well as traffic, during a public meeting Monday. The project's purpose is to improve safety and implement a number of safety measures during the project's construction, said Jason Smith, program engineer for Region 3 of CDOT. Smith cited 241 crashes in total along the section of the highway as a reason for the project. SUMMER IS OVER: If you're like me, you're excited for the return of fall as it brings cooler temperatures and beautiful colors to the area. Today is the Autumnal Equinox for the Northern Hemisphere and is one of two days when all points on Earth, except the polar regions, see the sunrise and sunset at due east and due west. ALTA ROBBERY: Paydon Boyle pleaded guilty to the attempted aggravated robbery of the Alta gas station in 2019 and on Monday was sentenced to two years of supervised probation as part of a deferred judgment. If he completes the terms of his sentence, no conviction will enter and he can seek to have his record expunged. Codefendant Joseph Charron entered a plea to attempted aggravated robbery.

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Montrose timber mill expected to benefit from parent company's Oregon purchase The parent company of Montrose Forest Products is in the process of purchasing an Oregon sawmill, a move the local timber mill's management says will strengthen operations here. Read More MHS students learn first-hand from law enforcement, coroner about investigating a scene Students learned first-hand from professionals about how to investigate a crime scene, determine the cause of vehicle crashes, work with a K-9 officer to locate a fugitive or missing person and determine the body position at the time of death. Read More FOOD: Time for pork green chili Fall is one of my favorite times of year, the crisp mornings, cooler days, the wonderful smells and the garden bounty that is coming in. One of the smells that really bring out that happy feeling is roasting green chilis. Read More

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