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The Olathe Pirates' offensive fortunes didn't continue Saturday

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COVID-19 OUTBREAK SITES: Calvary Chapel Church is the latest establishment in Montrose to be named a COVID-19 outbreak site. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health, the church at 2201 S. Townsend Ste. D was determined an outbreak site on Oct. 12, with a total of 10 positive cases. CDPHE also reported Touch of Care in Montrose was also recently listed as an outbreak site with two positive cases among staff. An outbreak is defined as two or more confirmed COVID-19 cases in a facility within 14 days. BALLOTS: The Montrose Voter Service Polling Center is now open at the Old Courthouse and ballots have been mailed to all active, registered voters in Montrose County. But if you haven't registered, there's still time. Monday, Oct. 26 is the last day for a voter to request a ballot to be mailed to them. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3 and the voter service polling centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. U.S. 50 CLOSURE: Gov. Jared Polis recently sent a letter asking the Federal Highway Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation, which are spearheading the Little Blue Creek project, to make sure the contractor works with the state to minimize full closures. He also asked they fully evaluate how such strategies as night closures for the necessary blasting may be safely done.

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MCSD teacher Danielle Musser awarded Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year award Danielle Musser, an adaptive physical education special education teacher, will receive the Society of Health and Physical Education — Colorado Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award during a virtual ceremony Friday. Read More Pirates unable to score in the second half, lose 14-12 to Cedaredge A week after running all over Trinidad in a lopsided victory, the Olathe Pirates' offensive fortunes didn't continue on Saturday when they faced Cedaredge at home. Read More Round of events planned for Capitol Christmas tree's journey A week of events is planned as this year's national Christmas tree makes its way from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building. Read More

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