Dahms Family Contributes To Band Shell Project

A group working to build a band shell in Fort Morgan received a major contribution toward their goal. Mary Zorn with the Band Shell Project Committee says Fort Morgan with a reputation for philanthropy made a big donation...






TAG: With the donation from the Dahms, the committee has collected more than $240,000. Zora says their goal is $325,000. For more information, or to make a donation, visit www.settingthestagebandshell.com.

Gardner Makes US Service Academy Appointments

Congressman Cory Gardner has nominated 32 high school students from Colorado’s 4th Congressional District for appointment to the U.S. Service Academies. Dusty Johnson of Fort Morgan High School was nominated to West Point. Jacob Gerken, also from Fort Morgan High School, Addy Neibauer of Greeley Central High School and Isaac Reinert of the Frontier Academy in Greeley were nominated to the US Air Force Academy. Applicants are put through a rigorous evaluation process that looked at academic and athletic achievements, leadership skills, character, extra-curricular activities and drive to succeed. Fourth District candidates are part of a select group of nominees from across the country. Each individual service academy will make their final appointments.

Brush City Council To Meet Monday

The Brush City Council will meet Monday evening. Before the regular meeting, the finance committee will discuss proposed disbursements. Council members will duscyss among other things, the city's airport consultant agreement as well as an incentive package for downtown businesses. The council will also discuss trash and garbage fees. Before closing the meeting, the council will hold an executive session for an annual review of city administrator Monty Torres. The regular meeting is scheduled for 7 o'clock Monday at Brush City Hall on Edison Street.

Authorities Arrest Boyfriend of Missing Fort Morgan Girl

Authorities have made an arrest in the case of a missing Fort Morgan Teen. Late Monday, a grand jury indicted of 18-year-old Ivan Torralba on charges of attempting to mislead a public servant, destroying evidence and four counts of purjury. Fort Morgan police chief Keith Kuretich says Torralba was at the center of their investigation since Kayla Chadwick disappeared March 27...






TAG: Chadwick disappeared while walking home after a fight with Torralba. Morgan County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information in the case.

Morgan County Harvest Numbers Are Positive

The numbers are in and Morgan County producers are reporting good numbers for this Fall's beet harvest, while corn harvest numbers remain lower. According to the Fort Morgan Times, 95-percent of the corn harvest is done. The poorest harvest was from dryland corn which will likely keep corn prices high this year. The Western Sugar Cooperative reports beet yields of around 32 tons per acre, although less than half of the harvest has been done. Producers report the sugar content is over 16-percent...which is also considered good.

Fort Morgan Chamber of Commerce Choses New Officers

The Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has chosen new officers for next year. During their November meeting late last week, the board elected Jeff Osuch as President, Melissa Johnson as Vice President and Julie Spradlin as Secretary. Bob Farmer was also re-elected as the chamber's Treasurer. The chamber's current President, Geoff Baumgartner will remain with the chamber in 2013, serving in an advisory capacity. Baumgartner will serve on the Chamber's board of directors as Past President.

Tuesday is Election Day

Tomorrow is election day and local, elections officials say you should be prepared for long lines. Morgan County Clerk Connie Ingmire says it's also important to know where your local polling place is...






TAG: If you have questions about your individual polling location or for more information, call the Clerk's Office at 970-542-3521.

Boat Ramps Closing For The Winter

Boat ramps at 16 state parks in Colorado have started to close for the season. The boat ramps will reopen in the spring when the ice thaws. The boat ramp at North Sterling State Park is among those that have closed for the winter. For additional closures and information about hand launched vessels and ice fishing, please visit the individual park websites at http://cpw.state.co.us. Officials say all Colorado State Parks will remain open for other outdoor recreation activities throughout the winter. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, more than 300 state wildlife areas, all of Colorado's wildlife, and a variety of outdoor recreation.

Colorado's LEAP Program Accepting Applications

Colorado¹s Low-income Energy Assistance Program has begun accepting applications and will continue to do so until April 30, 2013. LEAP is a federally funded program that provides cash assistance to help families and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. The program pays the highest benefits to those with the highest heating bills and lowest incomes by family size. Applicant income cannot exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty index, which equates to $2,882 per month for a family of four. To qualify for LEAP, applicants must be responsible for paying heating costs directly to an energy provider, fuel dealer or as part of their rent. Applicants must also be a permanent legal resident of the United States and Colorado or have household members that are U.S. citizens. For more information on the program, call 1-866-HEAT-HELP.

US Rep Gardner Slams President on New Unemployment Numbers

Republican Congressman Cory Gardner's office released a written statement this morning following the release of October's unemployment report. Gardner said it is clear that President Obama has not been able to deliver on his promises and that his policies have not and will not turn this economy around. Gardner went on to say that millions of Americans continue to suffer as the President continues to talk. Gardner also vowed to continue to stand against higher taxes and more regulations that hurt job growth.

Absentee Ballots Due By Tuesday

If you're voting absentee this year, time is running out to return your ballot. Connie Ingmire with the Morgan County Clerks Office says you should get your ballot in the mail this weekend...






TAG: Ingmire says you can also walk your ballot into your local polling precinct, or hand deliver it to the Clerk's Office on Ensign Street in Fort Morgan by Tuesday.