‘Area News’ Archives
Berthoud Fire calls for November 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for November Berthoud Fire Protection District Tuesday, November 1 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Brehm Road. BFPD assisted a walk-in patient at Station 1 on Mountain Ave. The patient had sustained a contusion to the head. The patient was treated on scene then left to seek further treatment. BFPD assisted with a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center. The patient was transported. BFPD assisted with a medical call on ... Full Story
Riedel Announces Candidacy District Attorney
Cliff Riedel Announces Candidacy for Eighth Judicial District Attorney Cliff Riedel announces his candidacy for the office of District Attorney for the Eighth Judicial District, which encompasses Larimer and Jackson counties. Riedel, a Republican, is a graduate of Colorado State University and Colorado University Law School. He has worked in the District Attorney’s Office since 1980 and is currently serving as the Assistant District Attorney. “I intend to bring my experience, integrity ... Full Story
Launch of Loveland fire authority discussed
Launch of Loveland fire authority discussed Officials from Loveland’s city and rural fire departments discuss the Jan. 1 launch of the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority on this month’s“Loveland’s Talking” show on cable TV channel 16. The program is also available on the City of Loveland YouTube channel. Establishment of the fire authority will end the current contractual agreement between Loveland Fire & Rescue and the Loveland Rural Fire ... Full Story
Berthoud Man Indicted For Child Porn
Berthoud police took Harmon into custody and recovered the stolen vehicle (photo) as reported in the April 26 Recorder "Police Beat." Berthoud Man Indicted For Child Porn Tried To Fake Own Death BERTHOUD, Colo. (CBS4)- A Federal Grand Jury has indicted a man from Berthoud for child pornography. Investigators claim he tried to fake his own death after learning he was under investigation. The investigation into Rayburn Harmon included Berthoud, Loveland, Laramie, Wyo. ... Full Story
Poaching Alert: Pinewood Lake and Boulder
DENVER -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are investigating two wildlife crimes in northeastern Colorado. In Pinewood Lake, a large bull elk was killed Thanksgiving night or early the next morning. The incident occurred off Larimer County Road 18E, just west of the intersection with James Park Trail. Only the head, hindquarters, and backstraps were removed from the bull and the remainder was left to rot. In Boulder, a 4 x 6 mule deer was found dead on Wednesday, Nov. 30 off ... Full Story
Death of CSU Student
Sean William McGowan Age 18, of Springs, Texas was a student at Colorado State University. He was found unresponsive at his dorm this morning (11/28/11) and was transported to Poudre Valley Hospital where he died. An autopsy was performed this afternoon. The manner and cause of death are pending. Toxicology results generally take 6 weeks. The death appears to be drug related. There is no sign of contagious disease, i.e. meningitis. No other information will be released at this time.
Auditions
Moon Theater Company The Moon Theatre Company is holding auditions for "Kitchen Witches" Nov. 27 & 28 at 6 p.m. at 340 Mountain Ave. in Berthoud (the Re/Max office). Looking for one 50+ female who is good with accents and one 25-30 male. "Kitchen Witches" is a full-length comedy that brings two archenemy cooking show hostesses together on stage in the same TV show, yielding ratings that would put Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer both to shame. Performances will be the last two weekends in ... Full Story
Larimer County Treasurer warns of Scam
Larimer County Treasurer, Myrna Rodenberger is warning Larimer County property owners of a potential property tax scam. Americom Global, Inc. out of New Jersey has been sending letters to Larimer County property owners telling them "Your name appears on a list of Larimer County investors with serious property tax delinquencies." The letter then offers property owners a solution and loan programs that tap the equity of the property. It also offers mortgages to property owners and ... Full Story
Safeway-brand salad mix recall
Safeway-brand salad mix recalled due to possible E.coli O157:H7 contamination DENVER— Safeway is recalling four of its “Safeway Farms” bagged salad mixes due to possible E.coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled items have been pulled from store shelves, and no illnesses have been reported. The recalled products were sold Nov. 7-16. The following products have been recalled. They should not be consumed but returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Product name Lot ... Full Story
Leigh Bercaw featured at Macalester College
Leigh Bercaw: Renaissance woman By Rachel Adler TMW: Let's start with the basics. Where are you from? What's your Major? And what is your spirit animal? Leigh: Oh man! Those are good questions. I'm from Berthoud, Colorado. Technically was a French explorer, I guess, so it should be pronounced like "bear too," but if you're from my town it's "birth id." So I'm from Berthoud. I'm an Anthro ... Full Story
