Bats, Halloween in Montrose and campaign home stretch | From the Newsroom

Seth Cagin and Marc Catlin weigh in on COVID-19 and the campaign trail in the home stretch

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The day is finally here for trick-or-treaters to take to the streets in their costumes. But what if you still haven't picked out a costume for Halloween? Don't worry, here are some tips on last-minute costumes. SNOW WHITE: Montrose County School District Superintendent Carrie Stephenson dressed up as Snow White for Halloween Friday, Oct. 30 for Halloween festivities around the district. During her visit to Olathe Elementary School, student Claire Nicolas gave Snow White (Stephenson) an apple. Early Childhood Center students also dressed up and went trick-or-treating Friday. FRIEND OR FOE — BATS: They've been derided as pests and made the objects of superstition — particularly tempting this time of year — but make no mistake: bats are beneficial. That's why the state is part of a national program to gather data that can help manage the species in the face of threats.

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COVID and the campaign trail: Cagin, Catlin weigh in on home stretch Voters in Colorado House District 58 are choosing between Democratic candidate Seth Cagin and Republican Marc Catlin, the incumbent, for state representative. The candidates weigh in on home stretch. Read More Halloween lights: Zombies, spiders and ghosts will cause a fright this Halloween The frights are only just beginning as trick-or-treaters make their way around Montrose in their costumes Saturday night. But beware of what lurks in the trees and underground as the ghosts, vampires and zombies come out. Read More Athlete of the Week: Dimitri Prisbrey, OHS football Though Friday night's loss didn't have a box full of highlights for the Olathe Pirates, the play of junior Dimitri Prisbrey stood out. Read More

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COVID-19 cases rise, chomping a finger and Google searches | From the Newsroom

A Delta man is accused of sexually assaulting a child following an early Halloween party at a home in Montrose County.

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GOTTA USE UP ALL OF THESE: Halloween shots just don't pack the same punch in November so this is the last chance to get them in front of you. This is from Steve Piepmeier, who submitted it to our sister paper the Green Valley News. I bet he thinks it looks like a ghost. I think it looks like a jackrabbit. CHANGE MY VOTE: Many Americans have already cast their ballots, but a Google search shows the words, "Can I change my vote?" are trending. What does it mean? Not much, but that isn't stopping President Trump and at least one media outlet from attempting to play it to their advantage. MORE COVID-19: Montrose County COVID-19 cases are on the rise, according to the latest Montrose County Public Health update. Since the last update Oct. 22, Montrose County has seen a case increase by 38 and a death total of 14.

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Affidavit: Man crept back into home after Halloween party to sexually assault youth A Delta man is accused of sexually assaulting a child following an early Halloween party at a home in Montrose County. Read More Olathe police chief loses fingertip to suspect's bite Calling the man accused of biting off the Olathe police chief's fingertip a "grave danger" to the community, members of law enforcement on Thursday asked for an elevated bond to be set. Read More Uncompahgre River Improvement Project underway Construction for phase one of the Uncompahgre River Restoration and Oxbow Bank Reconstruction Project began Thursday, Oct. 29. Read More

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Breaking News: Olathe police chief loses fingertip to suspect's bite

Olathe's police chief lost the end of his finger Wednesday when a man he was attempting to detain bit it off, arrest affidavits say.

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Olathe police chief loses fingertip to suspect's bite Thursday 10/29 at 1:00pm Olathe's police chief lost the end of his finger Wednesday when a man he was attempting to detain bit it off, arrest affidavits say. Read more INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week for The Montrose Daily Press plus a $25 gift card giveaway. Become a member of your community today.

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Local Halloween activities, veteran banned, voided BLM plan? | From the Newsroom

Broad call for action among local leaders aids hundreds in Montrose and surrounding communities

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SCARY FUN IN MONTROSE: Halloween is quickly creeping in on Montrose, and businesses are ready to celebrate with both family fun and adult festivities. From Trunk or Treats and dances to after dark parties, there's fun for everyone. THURSDAY THROWBACK: On Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, the Montrose Daily Press ran a story about a local Vietnam veteran who said the local Elks Lodge was banning him from the property for an attempted murder conviction from decades ago. VOIDED PLAN? Conservation groups that previously sued over the updated resource management plan for the Uncompahgre Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management now contend the plan is void, because at the time of its approval, William Perry Pendley was illegally exercising the authority of the BLM's acting director. Citizens for a Health Community based in Paonia, along with High Country Conservation Advocates, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Sierra Club, Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians on Tuesday amended their previous suit challenging the resource management plan, or RMP.

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Broad call for action among local leaders aids hundreds in Montrose and surrounding communities Around the same time crafters in the local community worked tirelessly to provide extra masks for Montrose Memorial Hospital and others, it became apparent to Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen that there would likely be additional needs for residents. Read More Fall fun continued at DeVries Friend-ly Farm, despite COVID-19 restrictions The rustling leaves and the sound of corn blowing in the wind made the experience at DeVries Friend-ly Farm feel like another fall in October on the Western Slope. Read More COLUMN: SNOTEL measuring snowpack, Drool Log and CDOT road repairs Well, that was abrupt. I was raking leaves and painting the garage door on Sunday morning and then digging out from almost 10 inches of snow on Monday. Read More

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