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A pair of local artists will be featured at Montrose Center for the Arts during the month of October. Bonnie Heidbrak and Gary Emrick will get a chance to show off their work to the local community at the First…

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THURSDAY THROWBACK: For 45 years, Tom Chinn worked at the Montrose Police Department, climbing the ranks from a public service officer to police chief. On Oct. 2, 2018, the Montrose Daily Press ran a story about Chinn's upcoming retirement. CRACKING DOWN: Drag-racing, tearing away from intersections and roaring mufflers may be part and parcel to a night of fun for some car enthusiasts — the problem is, it's all a safety hazard, as well as a violation of the traffic code. As complaints flow in from residents, the Montrose Police Department has begun stepping up enforcement, on Sunday catching and citing two juveniles on the San Juan Bypass. YOUTH OF THE MONTH: The Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club (BCBGC) Youth of the Month for September 2020 is Madison! Madison was chosen by staff to be Youth of the Month because of her outstanding attitude and willingness to help her peers. Even with all the changes happening currently, Madison has maintained a great attitude and always stays positive. During homework time, she has been helping the younger members in her group with their homework and reading with them. She is an awesome kid to have at Club. Way to go Madison!

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Montrose Center for the Arts to feature pair of local artists this month A pair of local artists will be featured at Montrose Center for the Arts during the month of October — Bonnie Heidbrak and Gary Emrick. Read More MCSD sees drop of active substitute teachers by 50% over last school year It's no secret the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus has changed how school districts operate this year. One of the challenges Montrose County School District leadership has seen is a decrease in the number of active substitute teachers. Read More COLUMN: Censorship on display for Banned Books Week Quick trivia question: what famous book begins with the line, "It was a pleasure to burn?" Read More

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