Mr. President, wildfire relief and tongue twister | From the Newsroom

If there was anyone wondering which seniors showed heart in their final home game across all divisions in Colorado Friday night, one could place a safe bet on the Olathe Pirate seniors, including quarterback Gavin Hall.

Email not displaying correctly? View the web version

AND THE 46TH PRESIDENT IS... While the 2020 General Election results aren't final in every state, the Associated Press made the call early Saturday that former Vice President Joe Biden will be our next president. Over the past several days, there has been uncertainty about which way some key battleground states would go, but the AP called the race with a win in Pennsylvania while the race has yet to be called in Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona and Nevada. WILDFIRE RELIEF FOR COLORADANS: Governor Jared Polis announced on Wednesday a statewide wildfire relief fund. According to Polis, more than 400,000 Coloradans are estimated to receive a one-time direct payment of $375 stemming from untapped funds. TONGUE TWISTER: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers is a popular tongue twister that can be challenging to say quickly. But it's not the only tongue twister. In fact, there's a day dedicated to tongue twisters and it's tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 8. If you're looking for a way to celebrate, check some ideas here.

INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Athlete of the Week: Gavin Hall, OHS football If there was anyone wondering which seniors showed heart in their final home game across all divisions in Colorado Friday night, one could place a safe bet on the Olathe Pirate seniors, including quarterback Gavin Hall. Read More MHS student tests positive for COVID-19 as 30 students, staff asked to quarantine A Montrose High School student in Cohort A tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in more than 30 students and staff members being asked to quarantine. Read More A symbol for the holiday: U.S. Capitol Christmas tree cut in GMUG Thursday A Colorado spruce was the focal point of a tree-cutting ceremony, which took place at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. The 55-foot tall and 25-foot wide Engelmann spruce was harvested southwest of Montrose Read More

Have a story idea? Click here to let us know Loving this newsletter? Have an idea for something we could do better? Send us feedback by emailing justint@montrosepress.com Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus pandemic and local events by following us on social media.

Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions. Montrose Daily Press PO Box 850, Montrose, CO 81402-0850