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The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News

Category: Local News

  • Today’s Events – Wednesday, Sept. 21

    Today’s Events – Wednesday, Sept. 21

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn. 11:45 a.m., Valley Bank & Trust.

    Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck lunch and games. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center.

    Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day. 12:30 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    Aladdin and His Magical Lamp. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Kelver Library, Byers.

    Wacky Wednesdays: Book club for ages 8-11. “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. 4-5 p.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 7 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

    Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.

    Explorsion. Curious minds explore the world of science and have a beaker full of fun. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

     

    High School Sports

    Golf. Strasburg dual with Dawson, course TBD, 2 p.m.

    Soccer. Bennett @ DSST-Stapleton, 4 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Football. Pinnacle @ Bennett, 4:15.

    Volleyball. Byers @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.

  • Today’s Events – Tuesday, Sept. 20

    Today’s Events – Tuesday, Sept. 20

    Toddler Tales. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy stories, puppets, songs and finger plays. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    La Leche League meeting. 10:30 a.m., Bennett Community Center, 1100 W. Colfax Ave.

    Strasburg Seniors Comanche VIP Association. 12 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave.

    Tuesday Tech. At Bitsbox, kids ages 11 and up can learn to code apps. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

    West Arapahoe Conservation District Board. 5 p.m., Bennett Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

    Adams County Commissioners’ Town Hall Meeting. 6:30-8 p.m., Green Valley Grange Hall 25501 E. 152nd Avenue.

    Comanche Crossing Horsemen’s Association (general). 7 p.m., Quint Valley, Byers.

    Bennett-Watkins Lions Club. 7 p.m., Bennett Community Center, 1100 W. Colfax. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.

     

    High School Sports

    Cross Country. Byers @ Denver North, 2:00 p.m.

    Softball. Strasburg @ Sterling, 4 p.m.

    Cross Country. Strasburg @ Sterling, 4 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Football. Wiggins @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Byers @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.

    Volleyball. Strasburg @ Elizabeth, 4 p.m.

  • Today’s Events – Monday, Sept. 19

    Today’s Events – Monday, Sept. 19

    East Adams Conservation District Board. 9 a.m., Farm Service Agency Office, 133 W. Bijou Ave.

    Bennett Parks & Recreation District Board. 5:15 p.m., Bennett Recreation Center, 455 S. First St.

    Byers Fire Rescue. 6 p.m., Byers Firehouse.

    Strasburg Metro Parks & Recreation District Board. 6 p.m., Strasburg Recreation Center, 1932 Burton St.

    High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.

    Bingo. 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    Bennett Planning & Zoning Commission. 7 p.m., Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane, (303)717-2263.

     

    High School Sports

    Golf. Strasburg @ 3A Northern Regional, Northeastern 18, Sterling, 8 a.m.

    JV Football. Strasburg @ University, 4 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Football. Kearney @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.

    Volleyball. Bennett @ Kearney, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Fort Morgan @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. CSDB @ Deer Trail, 4:30 p.m.

  • Today’s Events – Sunday, Sept. 18

    Today’s Events – Sunday, Sept. 18

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 9-10 a.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

  • Today’s Events – Saturday, Sept. 17

    Nature Time!. Park history and its plants, birds and animals. Outdoor nature walks weather-permitting. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton.

    Sewing 101. Participants will make cozy pajama pants for sleeping and lounging in this fall. Space is limited; registration is required. 1-5 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

     

    High School Sports

    Softball. Elizabeth @ Strasburg, 11 a.m.

    JV Football. Bennett @ Ellicott, 11 a.m.

    Volleyball. Strasburg @ DSST-Stapleton, 12 p.m.

  • Today’s Events – Friday, Sept. 16

    Today’s Events – Friday, Sept. 16

    AnyStitch Goes! Community sewing get-together. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools available. 1-4 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Computer tutelage. One-on-one technical assistance in half-hour segments. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

    Aladdin and His Magical Lamp. 2-3 p.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    Al-Anon family group. 7-8 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)822-9237 or (303)888-4525.

     

    High School Sports

    Cross Country. Byers @ Fort Morgan, 2:30 p.m.

    Football. Clear Creek @ Byers, 4 p.m.

    Football. Ellicott @ Bennett, 7 p.m.

    Football. University @ Strasburg, 7 p.m.

  • Felony Lane Gang Still Active in Arapahoe County

    Felony Lane Gang Still Active in Arapahoe County

    The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating new theft and fraud cases that they believe are connected to a group of criminals known nationally as the “Felony Lane Gang,” (FLG). FLG members have been operating for years and are known for using the farthest drive through lane at a bank to try to cash stolen checks.
    The latest case in Arapahoe County involved the theft of a purse and checkbook from inside a locked vehicle at a daycare center in the 6800 block of S. Quebec Street. The suspect then attempted to cash the checks at several area banks using identification stolen in other thefts from motor vehicles.
    The suspect is described as a white female about 50 to 60 years old. She may be associated with a gray or silver Hyundai Santa Fe.
    Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 720-874-8477.
    Background:
    These criminals target gyms, parks, daycares, shopping centers and other places frequented by women. They are often looking for vehicles that have been left briefly unattended and unlocked. They are specifically targeting purses and checkbooks and have left electronics and credit cards untouched. They enter unlocked vehicles, but will break the window for purses. They then use stolen identification and cash the checks in drive through lanes at local banks.
    Members of the FLG group usually work in teams of three or four members. They may sit idling in lots while surveilling the area. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to report suspicious activity immediately.

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    A national task force has been established in an attempt to identify members of this group. The Felony Lane Gang Task Force has a Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/FelonyLaneGang for more information.

  • TRAFFIC ADVISORY ***CORRECTED CONSTRUCTION PERIOD*** Ramp closure on westbound I-70 to southbound I-225

    AURORA – The ramp leading from westbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 225 will be closed from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, September 19. Closures are necessary so crews can install three 44-foot modular joints that each must be installed in one piece across the width of the bridge.

    Traffic is advised to use alternate routes.

    DETOUR ROUTE

    Westbound traffic from I-70 to I-225 will be routed through the Peoria Street interchange to eastbound I-70 so motorists can merge onto I-225 via that ramp; motorists can expect heavy delays around the detour route. It is recommended that motorists avoid the Peoria Street interchange and use the alternate route of Airport Road to East 6th Avenue.

    Local traffic is advised to avoid the I-70/Peoria Street interchange over the weekend as longer than usual delays can be expected on Peoria Street.

    After the ramp reopens on Monday, September 19, motorists can expect nightly single lane closures for the next three weeks from Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. so crews can do an overlay the bridge deck. Drivers should be prepared for lane shifts and a reduced speed limit of 45 mph through the project area. Vehicles wider than 12 feet will be restricted from using the ramp during work hours.

    The project is on schedule and expects to finish in late October. Work hours could be extended or additional weekend closures could be scheduled.

    The prime contractor for the $2 million project is Truesdell Corporation.

  • Today’s Events – Thursday, Sept. 15

    Today’s Events – Thursday, Sept. 15

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Bingo for Books. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane, (303)717-2263.

    Bennett School Board. Work session at 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., high school library. 615 Seventh St.

    Byers School Board. 7 p.m., Byers High School lecture hall.

    Strasburg Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., District Office, 56281 E. Colfax Ave.

    Strasburg American Legion Post No. 183. 7 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave.

     

     

    High School Sports

    Golf. Strasburg @ Sterling Invite, Northeastern 18, 8 a.m.

    Volleyball. Bennett @ DSST-Stapleton, C-Team, 4 p.m. JV, 5 p.m. Varsity, 6 p.m.

    Volleyball. Genoa-Hugo @ Byers, 4 p.m.

    Softball. Strasburg @ Eaton, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Far Northeast @ Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Genoa-Hugo @ Byers, 4 p.m.

  • Ramp closure on westbound I-70 to southbound I-225

    AURORA – The ramp leading from westbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 225 will be closed from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, September 19. Closures are necessary so crews can install three modular joints, and place Polyester Concrete between joints on the north and south ends of the project.

    A signed detour route will be in place for this closure and is listed below.

    DETOUR ROUTE

    It is recommended that motorists use the alternate route of Airport Road to East 6thAvenue. Westbound traffic from I-70 to I-225 will be routed through the Peoria Street interchange to eastbound I-70 so motorists can merge onto I-225 via that ramp.

    It is recommended that local traffic avoid this area over the weekend as longer than usual delays can be expected on Peoria Street.

    After the ramp reopens on Monday, September 19, motorists can expect single lane, shoulder and ramp closures during the course of the project from Monday through Fridayfrom 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Drivers should be prepared for lane shifts and a reduced speed limit of 45 mph through the project area. Vehicles wider than 12 feet will be restricted from using the ramp during work hours.

    The project is on schedule and expects to finish in late October. Work hours could be extended or additional weekend closures could be scheduled.

    The prime contractor for the $2 million project is Truesdell Corporation.