‘Local News’ Archives
Who done it
Where did those files go By Gary Wamsley On Monday, February 7, I received a call that the Recorder Online was not working. This alarmed me, as I didn’t recall any of the links being broken. I proceeded to open an Internet browser window and entered the URL of the website: www.berthoudrecorder.com. I was alarmed to receive a “You do not have permission” as a result. I immediately used the hosting features of my hosting company, Go Daddy, to see what happened to the front ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Beat, January 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Summary, January 2011 Saturday, January 1 BFPD assisted with a medical call for an elderly female who had fallen. The patient was transported. BFPD responded to a carbon dioxide alarm on Iowa Avenue. Sensors were used to check the residence and no carbon dioxide was detected in the residence. The responsible party was advised to replace the faulty detectors. Sunday, January 2 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle ... Full Story
DA’s ruling in Fort Collins police involved
Larimer County District Attorney Larry Abrahamson today released his opinion on the case of Fort Collins police officer Carrie Wills' shooting of James Scheu, Jr.
Berthoud Police Beat: January 2011
Saturday, January 1 Police assisted a motorist at Mountain Avenue and Second Street when his tire came off the rim. Someone at the Hamilton Apartments received a strange letter. The case is being handled as harassment. A fence and a sign in the 400 block of E County Road 8 were damaged by a hit and run driver. Following a non-injury motor vehicle accident at County Road 17 and US Highway 287, officers arrested one person for driving under the influence and Underage ... Full Story
Glider Crash
January 29, 2011 At approximately 3:30 PM Larimer County Sheriff's Dispatch was notified of a small glider crash near mile marker 284 west of I -25. LCSO Deputies responded and were assisted by the Colorado State Highway Patrol and Wellington Fire also responded as a precaution. According to deputies on the scene, the glider crashed on approach. The two passengers on board were uninjured. The glider sustained minor damage. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National ... Full Story
Lehman Newspapers sold
MediaNews buys Lehman Communications January 21, 2011 -- LONGMONT — Prairie Mountain Publishing Co., a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is set to acquire all Lehman Communications Corp. of Longmont. ...
Exploring a Kiwanis Club for Berthoud
“Berthoud area residents are invited to an informational meeting to learn about Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis emphasizes programs for youth and children in the community. Kiwanis Division #16 Lt. Governor believes Berthoud is an ideal community to join the seven Kiwanis Clubs in Larimer Count: Estes Park, Fort Collins, and Loveland. Kiwanis programs are available to high ... Full Story
Weld County Celebrates 150 years
GREELEY, Colo. – In 1861, a new county was formed in the West in what was once the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas. One hundred and fifty years later, Weld County is still a thriving and growing community that will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2011. In celebration of the sesquicentennial, the Weld County Commissioners have organized several opportunities to highlight, promote and share Weld County’s unique history. The Weld County 150th Anniversary Web Site: The web site ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Beat: December 2010
Berthoud Police Beat - December Wednesday, December 1 A motor vehicle accident involving a Toyota and a Jeep at County Road 5 and E Highway 56 resulted in injuries. An argument in progress in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue remained verbal and the officer found no criminal violation. A physical disturbance call in the 900 block of Mountain Avenue resulted in the officer giving a verbal warning to two adult males and one adult female Fireworks were reported in the ... Full Story
1,556 DUI arrests in holiday crackdowns
Thousands of other Coloradans planned ahead for safe & sober rides January 7, 2011 Denver, CO – During special Heat Is On enforcement periods between Nov. 23, 2010 and Jan. 3, 2011, law enforcement agencies across Colorado arrested 1,556 people for impaired driving. During that time, 41 people were killed on Colorado roadways and 14 (34%) of those fatalities occurred in a crash that involved alcohol. The alcohol-related fatalities are up from the 2009-10-holiday ... Full Story
