Berthoud election results

  Berthoud voters choose new trustees Unofficial results show 2 ballot measures pass; 4 new trustees and new mayor to serve on town board By Saja Hindi Reporter-Herald Staff Writer BERTHOUD — More than 1,000 residents voted in the Berthoud election Tuesday either in person or by absentee ballot, according to unofficial election results, and they chose four new trustees, a new mayor and passed two ballot issues. Pete Cowdin, who was running unopposed for mayor, received 737 ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: March 2015

Updated April 5, 2016: A vehicle traveling east bound crashed into a tree. A 39-year-old driver was found to be DUI. Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Monday, February 29 Motor Vehicle Theft: 1500 block of Chokeberry Street, a resident was notified by Longmont Police Department that his Toyota Tundra was found damaged and abandoned on the side of the road. Vehicle Trespass: 1500 block of Chokeberry Street, a resident reported her two unlocked ... Full Story

Obituary: John W. Kinch

John W. Kinch, 72, passed away March 29, 2016 at his home in Berthoud. He was born February 29, 1944 in Denver, to Harvey and Virginia (Gilliland) Kinch. John enlisted in the US Army on May 24, 1962 that began a distinguished 20 year career. He saw duty in Viet Nam among many duty stations. John was awarded the Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Meritorious Serve Medal and Valorous Unit Award to name a few. He was honorably discharged to retirement with the rank of Chief ... Full Story

Obituary: Robert J. Miosek

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19th at 11:00 AM at Father’s House Ministries   Robert J. Miosek passed away on March 10, 2016, in Loveland, Colorado. He was born on October 24, 1937, in Little Falls, New York and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1955. He enlisted in the Air Force shortly after graduation from high school. In 1959 he married Marilyn Morse, a union to which two children were born; they were later divorced. He married the love of his life, ... Full Story

Obituary: Michael Caselton

A casual get together will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Spindler Home at 12439 Rock Lane in Longmont, from 1pm-4pm,   Michael Joseph Caselton, 58, long time resident of Berthoud, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Pathways Hospice Care Center in Loveland. He was born December 19, 1957 in Alton, Illinois to Marvin and Shirley (Baecht) Caselton. After high school, he served his country in the U.S. Marines. He married Nancy Zimbleman on November 24, 1984. He enjoyed ... Full Story

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Attempted Burglary in Berthoud

On March 8, 2016, at approximately 6:57 pm, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 1000 block of 3rd Street in Berthoud regarding a possible burglary in progress. The caller advised an unknown man had broken a window at a neighbor’s home. A deputy arrived a few minutes later and located the man behind a nearby home. The man was extremely intoxicated, refused to obey the deputy’s commands, and then aggressively advanced toward the deputy. The deputy used a Taser ... Full Story

LTO Star Night, March 2015

Friday, 18 March 2016 from 7:00 – 11:00 PM Public Star Night at the Little Thompson Observatory 850 Spartan Ave at Berthoud High School park east of the high school; directions are posted on the website www.starkids.org  The speaker will be Brian Enke from the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder and the title of his talk will be “Where will NASA build its first research facility on Mars?” Since 2006, the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on the ... Full Story

Obituary: Nathan Crooks

Nathan “Scott” Crooks was born November 19, 1961 in Phoenix Arizona. He is survived by his Mother and Step Father, Alberta and Jim Le Feber of Berthoud; one sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Mark Medvedeff of Loveland; two nephews, Robert Crooks and wife Soyna of North Pole, Alaska and Jimmy Dew of Greeley; two great nephews, Matthew and Ryan Crooks; his father, James Crooks of Benson, Az.; one step brother, Greg Carter of Kingman, Az.; four aunts, two uncles and many cousins. Scott ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: February 2016

Updated March 5, 2016   Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Monday, February 1 Motor Vehicle Theft:  400 block of Longs Peak Avenue, a resident reported his 1989 Honda dirt bike was stolen from his driveway during the night. Issuance of a Bad Check:  400 block of Meadowlark, a 53-year-old woman wrote three checks that were returned for insufficient funds. Vehicle Crash:  Mountain Avenue and 1st Street, a driver slid on ice and struck the ... Full Story