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RSSSt Mary’s Century Project
Mike McBride, president and CEO for St Mary’s Hospital, announced the next phase in the completion of the Century Project this morning on the 10th floor of the tower at St Mary’s. “It is now time to enter the next phase in the completion of the Century Project,” McBride said.
Cyclist and cat purr-fect match
For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot. Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his year-old feline Mary Jane perched on his shoulder. Their urban adventures have turned heads on the street and garnered big hits on YouTube.
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GJ keeps taxes exempt from TABOR
Grand Junction will continue to exclude a 0.75 percent sales tax, and the … more
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Crashes close I-70, Highway 50; woman dies at scene; three hurt
Two fiery truck crashes and their related road closures had western Colorado … more
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Tipton, former GJ mayor spar over energy
U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton doesn’t like the way President Barack Obama’s … more
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Forty years of catching up to do for couple
In the weeks leading up to taking the GED test, Duane and Karen Sickler’s … more
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Last day of school, for good, on Glade Park
For the first time in four years, Steve Miller won’t hear the … more
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Photo Gallery
Week in Sports
High school golf, triathlon, outdoors photos, and watch for JUCO action.
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Photo Gallery
Week’s Best Photos
School ends, summer begins, JUCO comes to town, plenty photos here.
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Photo Gallery
Graduations
View pics from graduations across the Grand Valley.
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Photo Gallery
Mikeritaville
View pics of the wildly popular Mike, The Headless Chicken Festival.
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Photo Gallery
Vacationland 2013
Come vacation with The Daily Sentinel through the lens of our cameras.
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Photo Gallery
CMU Graduation
More than 950 Students graduated from Colorado Mesa University Saturday.
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Emergency responders rewarded for saving lives
Derek Gruendler, left, and Todd Gottbehuet, with the Clifton Fire Department, were among the recipients of this year’s Phoenix Awards.
Deputies Ben Marsh and Mike Dillon sat at a yellow picnic table with fellow Mesa County officers Wednesday. They shared stories, about their craziest calls and the times they’d saved people’s lives.
NEWS »
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Forty years of catching up to do for couple
In the weeks leading up to taking the GED test, Duane and Karen Sickler’s home was … more
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Last day of school, for good, on Glade Park
For the first time in four years, Steve Miller won’t hear the smile-inducing sound of … more
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Blotter, May 23, 2013
Gun theft suspect booked … more
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Death notices, May 23, 2013
■ Mamie Julia Hobbs, 103, Grand Junction, died May 20, 2013, at Hospice Care … more
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Ex-cop gets prison for child sex assault
Former Grand Junction police officer Eric Janusz will spend the next chapter of his life in the … more
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Briefs, May 22, 2013
STRiVE events today … more
OPINION »
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No rest for politically weary, the tax-hike debate starts now
It’s only been a little more than half a year since our fair swing state was inundated with … more
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Printed letters, May 24
I am so sick and tired of the repeated claim by the secretary of state, the attorney general and … more
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Email letters, May 23, 2013
The House strengthens fragile lives of teens In getting to know the program called The House, I … more
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Another project helps prime economic pump
The announcement by St. Mary’s Hospital Thursday that it will soon embark on the next phase … more
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Email letters, May 22, 2013
Is Obama just a necessary figurehead? I’m finally becoming a believer. In view of … more
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Gov. Hickenlooper must grapple with morality of supporting the death sentence
When Aug. 18 comes and Nathan Dunlap lives or dies on the say-so of Gov. John Hickenlooper, we … more
SPORTS & OUTDOORS »
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Interstate 70 closure delays JUCO arrival for some teams
It’s all part of making adjustments on the field, or in this case, on the road. … more
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Jussel: No-brainer for Nuggets: Keep Ujiri
A rather troubling report came out of Toronto last week, with the NBA’s Raptors saying they … more
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Grand Junction lands six on all-league lacrosse team
The Grand Junction girls lacrosse team led the way on the 2013 All-Mountain League team with six … more
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Timeout May 22, 2013
Timeout guidelines: Fax information at least two weeks prior to registration deadline or event to … more
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Get Out! Bringing the essentials in a pack an important part of riding
One of the first things I grab before any bike ride is my backpack. … more
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Local golf results May 22, 2013
Holes in One … more
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT »
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Welcome, JUCO visitors - we’re watching our towels
Dear JUCO visitors, teams, and fans, … more
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Spring starts with a barrel full of tasting
This past weekend was the second of the two-weekend Barrel into Spring 2013 tasting, and the event … more
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Student of the Week, May 20, 2013
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Student Spotlight, May 20, 2013
■ Area students were among about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received … more
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Traffic alert, May 19, 2013
Road closures and maintenance projects may affect traffic this week: … more
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Cribbage, May 19, 2013
Here are the May 16 results for the Two Rivers Cribbage Club: … more
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Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise.
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Hobby Lobby tests birth-control coverage mandate
DENVER (AP) — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill.
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US companies challenging contraception mandate
DENVER (AP) — Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is challenging the part of the federal health care law that requires for-profit companies to offer employees health coverage that includes products the business owners find morally objectionable, such as certain types of contraception.
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Colorado killer's reprieve sharply criticized
DENVER (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' relatives and drew quick criticism from Republicans ahead of the 2014 election.
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Colo. governor delays convicted killer's execution
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper indefinitely delayed the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap on Wednesday and said he was unlikely to allow it as long as he is governor.
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No fatalities in I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say there were no fatalities when an Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed.
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Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.
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Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
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Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.
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Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set
PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors who spent five months determining Jodi Arias' fate couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for murdering her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking case of sex, lies and violence to another 12 people.
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