+5 News featured ‘This is what community looks like.' Thanksgiving tradition sees phenomenal response post-pandemic By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Updated Nov 25, 2022 There were a lot of unknowns for the 2022 community Thanksgiving meal. At first, dinner organizers were down by 165 volunteers. That picked up…
News featured Frame it up for Habitat: Nonprofit fundraiser calls on community creativity By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Nov 25, 2022 The housing crunch shows little signs of easing and although it cannot meet every need, Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans is launching ano…
Local News Stories Hess renews bid to continue sentencing in Sunset Mesa 'body broker' case By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Nov 25, 2022 Megan Hess has again filed to continue the sentencing date for her mail fraud case, federal court records show.
News Spate of crashes involving pedestrians bring safety reminder — and a warning By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Nov 22, 2022 On Nov. 11, a driver ran the red light on South 12th and Townsend Avenue, striking a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The same weekend, a pickup s…
+4 Local News Stories featured With nimble fingers and minds, San Juan Weavers Guild members showcase ancient art By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Updated Nov 23, 2022 Who first thought of it? The idea of somehow rolling animal hair into thread, weaving it into fabric, and fashioning that into clothing? That …
+4 News featured Prep work wrapping up for Thanksgiving meal By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Nov 21, 2022 If you ask Holly Padilla, she “just” runs the ovens to cook turkeys for the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
+3 Local News Stories featured Planning commission nixes ‘blank check’ rezone By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Updated Nov 18, 2022 Cheers, hugs and handshakes followed the Montrose County Planning Commission’s decision to deny a recommended rezoning application on Thursday night.
Local News Stories featured Judge denies former mortician’s bid to delay sentencing, calling it 'wholly unfair' to Sunset Mesa families By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Updated Nov 18, 2022 A swift response came from the U.S. District Court for former Montrose funeral home director Megan Hess’ bid to push her sentencing hearing to…
News featured On her way: Local medical professional heading to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Updated Nov 18, 2022 Jeannie Mueller will be expressing her gratitude this holiday season by giving — giving of her money, her time and her skills to help Ukrainia…
Local News Stories Man sent to prison for 'violent' felony menacing; pledges to keep fighting his addiction By Katharhynn Heidelberg katharhynnh@montrosepress.com Updated Nov 17, 2022 Anthony Evans has made strides in battling his addictions, but he will continue to do so from behind bars, Judge Keri Yoder decided Monday, No…
