Bus services stop, remembering Fraser and Rec project moves forward | From the Newsroom

A week after scoring zero second half points in the loss against Cedaredge, Olathe didn't miss their chances Friday night in a lopsided 40-8 win against Paonia. Key playmakers for the Pirates, including quarterback Gavin Hall and running backs Wyatt…

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MOVING FORWARD: Five years after talks began to create a multi-use recreation area about 7 miles from Montrose, the county formally signed a Recreation or Public Purposes lease agreement with the Bureau of Land Management, moving forward the Shavano Gateway Recreation Area project. The area is to be developed on 44 acres near 90 Road, which the BLM administers as part of its Dry Creek Travel Management Plan. RETURNING TO SCHOOL: Colorado is entering a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, and state officials continue to express concern about Colorado's COVID-19 epidemic. All this comes as many school districts across the state are welcoming middle and high school students back to the classroom for full-time in-person instruction. FALL IN COLORADO: Colors continue to paint the landscape around Colorado. Look through more photo galleries on our website.

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Olathe offense puts up 40 in another Friday night thumping A week after scoring zero second half points in the loss against Cedaredge, Olathe didn't miss their chances Friday night in a lopsided 40-8 win against Paonia. Read More MCSD temporarily closes bus services after 41 STA staff asked to seek COVID-19 testing Following the announcement that two staff members with Student Transportation of America (STA), the school bus contracting company for Montrose County School District, the district announced a temporary bus closure Friday. Read More Remembering Gunnison Athletic Director Dennis Fraser Thursday afternoon I attended my grandson's middle school football game in Gunnison. The team didn't fare so well, but it's always fun to see the kids play and cheer for them. Read More

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