SCF Employee Gets Probation

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A Navy Veteran who works at Sterling Correctional Facility was handed a 2 year probabtion sentence yesterday, along with a two year deferred sentence. Mark Bradley Dickenson was convicted on a number of charges stemming from an April 2011 domestic violence incident during which he ponted a gun at his wife while their two young children begged him not to shoot their mother. Dickenson said he was suffering from depression, job stress and alcoholism at the time.

Letter Carriers Food Drive Saturday

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Saturday marks the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive in Ft. Morgan and Brush. You're asked to leave non-perishable food by your mail box, and your letter carrier will collect it. This marks the first year that Brush has directly taken part in the food drive. Officials with the food banks say they hope those who are able will give a little extra this year because record numbers of people are in need of help.

More Medical Marijuana Stores Close

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25 more medical marijuana stores in Colorado are now closed. The stores received letters from the US Attorney's office at the end of March warning them to shut down or face criminal prosecution because they were within 1-thousand feet of schools. It marks the second round of Medical Marijauna outlet closures this year. A third mailing of warning letters is expected soon.

US Rep. Gardner Adds Oversight Ammendment To Funding Bill

Republican Congressman Cory Gardner is calling for more oversight from the federal government after reports of mismanaged funds surfaced. According to Gardner's office, federal officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spent $300,000 from the so-called "asset forfeiture fund" to purchase a 35-foot boat intended for personal use. The money comes from fines leveed by NOAA for federal violations. Late Wednesday, Gardner added an amendment to the Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill that would ensure that government employees act responsibly with federal funds. Under the amendment, if NOAA uses any asset forfeiture funds for purposes outside what is outlined in law, Congress can dock funding to the Department of Commerce, which oversees NOAA. The amendment passed by a vote of 357-68.