Category: Weld County Latest News

Weld County District Attorney Michael J. Rourke Honored

On October 27th, Weld County District Attorney Michael J. Rourke received the statewide Criminal Justice Award from the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance at their annual conference. Nineteenth Judicial District Victim Assistance Coordinator JoAnn Holden nominated Rourke for the honor with support from A Woman’s Place, A Kid’s Place CASA Program and Child Advocacy Center, …

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Assistance League® Donates Books

Salida Del Sol Academy received 576 books as part of the Assistance League of Greeley participation in Make A Difference Day. The books will be used to increase the size of the academy, in its second year of operation. Vice Principal Francis Schneeweiss, Academy students Eddina Hernandez, Jasmin Pacheco, Joselin Gomez and Leonel Gulleaos accepted …

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Stepping Back In Time

By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher Recently, a Windsor Community Playhouse show stepped back into the first half of the 20th century. It was a time when people traveled by railroad, listened to the radio, shopped using the Sears catalog, and applauded the hits of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. The Rag Time world had become …

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How to Make Tech Gifts More Meaningful

Technology gifts continue to dominate holiday wish lists. Before purchasing the latest gadget, remember that one size doesn’t fit all. Just as you wouldn’t buy the same sweater for everyone, different recipients have different needs when it comes to tech gifts. This season, consider technology gifts that can improve your loved ones’ daily lives by …

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2015 Festival of Trees

Celebrate the holidays in a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees as Greeley’s Union Colony Civic Center plays host to the twenty-eighth annual Festival of Trees scheduled for November 27 through December 5. While strolling through magnificent yuletide displays, you’ll be serenaded by the joyous sounds of Christmas choirs and merry musicians. Additional activities include: …

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Aspiring Writer and Theatricalist

Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Katie Bidart graduated from high school in June 2012. In August, she enrolled at UNC in theatre education then later switched to theatre studies for business classes, production techniques, directing methods to help build her dreams of owning and operating a Theatre Company. She is a UNC senior and …

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Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado Receives Two ‘Best of’ Awards

Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado announces that their care partners and clients have voted them as a top provider and top employer. They have received both the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards from Home Care Pulse. Awarded to only the top ranking home care providers, based on client …

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2015 Festival of Trees

Celebrate the holidays in a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees as Greeley’s Union Colony Civic Center plays host to the twenty-eighth annual Festival of Trees scheduled for November 27 through December 5. While strolling through magnificent yuletide displays, you’ll be serenaded by the joyous sounds of Christmas choirs and merry musicians. Additional activities include: …

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Reception For Playwright William Baer

Windsor Community Playhouse hosted a reception for playwright William Baer author of LIGHTHOUSE; a romantic drama about a young woman – with a genetic disorder – living in a lighthouse becoming a “light” to others as she deals with life and love. The production was directed by Tim Bernhardt, a long time, active theatre supporter …

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Weld Food Bank Receives Superior Rating

Food safety is a top priority for Weld Food Bank. Recently, they were audited by AIB International, a worldwide food safety organization that is backed by more than 60 years of experience in the fields of food manufacturing, beverages, ingredients and packaging. They conduct audits in more than 120 countries. Their standards are recognized worldwide …

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Meet Irish Martin-Danhoff

Irish Martin-Danhoff is a native Coloradoan, born and raised in Greeley. She graduated from Greeley West, earned an Associates Degree at Aims Community College, and a UNC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in psychology and a minor is gerontology. Both of which lend themselves well to her chosen professional life. Irish has …

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Where Fresh is Always in Season!

2015 marks the 23rd year for the Greeley Farmers’ Market. The Market is a great venue for both vendors and customers. Vendors offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food products including in-season fresh produce, meats, cheese, honey, breads and other baked goods, roasted chilies, and more along with great items from local …

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