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The Lamar Theater Marquee Takes Another Hit
A Frozen Food Express delivery truck took a two foot long chunk out of the base of the Lamar Theater marquee Thursday, March 31. Theater owner Rick Ross said he notified the driver that the truck was very close to the curb, and the driver needed to be cautious when he pulled back into the […]
Lamar Utilities Board Responds to Second WEG Light Plant Lawsuit
Rick Rigel, superintendent of Lamar Light and Power claims the recent statements made by WildEarth Guardians spokesperson, “appear intended to inflame passions and distort efforts being made by ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, and LUB to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.”, Rigel said in a press release issued March 29 in opposition to the second […]
Lamar Police Make Arrest in School Bomb Scare
Media Release from Lamar Police Department Monday, March 28, officers of the Lamar Police Department made an arrest in response to the bomb threat and evacuation of the Lamar High School last week. Officer arrested a 16 year old student at the Lamar High School as a result of the investigation into the incident of […]
February 2011 Unemployment Figures for Colorado
The state Labor and Employment Board released the most recent numbers for employment in Colorado. As of February, Colorado had 2,670,939 eligible workers with 259,400 unemployed. That number rose for last month to 263,646 for January and was lower last February at this time with 253,381 for February, 2010. The percentages for counties in southeast […]
Injuries Result from Two Vehicle Crash at Shady Camp
Details are still sketchy, but several injuries resulted from a collision between a semi and a pickup /camper at the intersection of Shady Camp and Highway 50 Wednesday afternoon, March 23. One eye witness stated the pickup, bearing Kansas plates, was westbound on Highway 50 when it collided with the semi which apparently was eastbound. The left […]
Bomb Scare at Lamar High School
“School Cleared, Wednesday Classes Will Be Held as Scheduled” See updated Press Release at the bottom of this news story. A bomb scare at Lamar High School cleared the building of students shortly before 2pm Tuesday afternoon, March 22, as Lamar police, firemen and EMT’s responded to maintain order and to offer aid should […]