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Saturday, August 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Home Style Bakery, an establishment that has been serving the Grand Valley since 1948, is closing down on August 18, with owners Don and Jan Wilke retiring after 48 years in the business.  Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
  • The Western Colorado Transportation Safety Symposium on August 28, 2024, at Colorado Mesa University aims to foster safer transportation systems through expert discussions, networking, and educational sessions.  Mesa County
  • The Grand Junction Fire Department inaugurates Fire Station 7, aimed at improving emergency response times in a fast-growing area.  WesternSlopeNow.com
  • Jesse Mease, Brian Woods re-elected, and Lindsay Byers Gray joins Grand Valley Power board, following recent elections.  WesternSlopeNow.com

CRIME NEWS

  • The Grand Junction Police Department reports an increase in car thefts, urging residents to take preventative measures and report incidents.  WesternSlopeNow.com

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Grand Junction Police emphasize the importance of school zone traffic safety for students, family members, and drivers as the new school year begins.  KKCO 11

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Bucktail fire in Colorado has burned 7,177 acres with only 10% containment as 193 personnel and 4 air units combat the spread.  KKCO 11

HEALTH NEWS

  • Coloradans on SNAP can now get dollar-for-dollar credits for buying healthy foods like fruits and vegetables through the new Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus program.  KKCO 11

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Ice Nine Kills Live in Grand Junction

    Experience a thrilling performance by Boston metalcore band Ice Nine Kills at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park.

    Sat, 9/7/24

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  • 20th Annual Dog Days Pool Party

    Experience a delightful day where dogs can swim, fetch, and leap off diving boards at the Lincoln Park Moyer Pool, exclusively for canines.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

~ Carl W. Buehner

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