Montrose Fresh

In a season marked by intense political and philosophical debates, the Montrose County School District has welcomed new faces to its school board, along with a familiar one. Tom West, a veteran board member representing District D, has reclaimed his seat, triumphing over challenger Charli Oswald. Jody Hovde, contesting for the District F seat, emerged victorious against Dawn Schieldt. In a notable change, newcomer Neisha Balleck secured the District A seat, defeating incumbent Erik Westesen. Meanwhile, Ted Valerio smoothly sailed into the District B seat unopposed.

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Today - we're exploring a unique initiative by Unify Montrose, a non-profit aiming to tackle the childcare crisis in their community. This effort, led by businessman Harry Gottlieb and in collaboration with Unify America, represents a bold attempt at deliberative democracy in a time of political division.

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Today - the remarkable story of Louis Faussone, a centenarian whose life journey exemplifies resilience, service, and community spirit.

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Now, our feature story: In a concerning turn of events, Olathe is on high alert as a series of vehicle break-ins has left residents rattled. The spree of thefts took place between the evening of November 5th and the following morning.

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Today we’re exploring a story of resilience and triumph over adversity with mountaineer Jonathan Zaugg. Raised in the quaint mountain town of Ridgway, Jonathan spent his formative years in the formidable presence of the Sneffels Range.

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Now, our feature story: Let’s march into the story of the Pride of Montrose Marching Band, where Kyle Ullmann, a co-drum major alongside Natalie Powers, recently led the band to a spectacular performance at the state finals. From being a spectator to leading the band, Kyle’s journey embodies the spirit of dedication.

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Today's focus is the Montrose County School District Board of Education races. The political action committee, Ready Colorado Action Fund, based in Greenwood Village, has spent over $12,000 promoting four candidates: Neisha Balleck, Ted Valerio, Charli Oswald, and Dawn Schieldt.

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Now, our feature story: Today, we explore the electrifying efforts in the Navajo Nation.

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Last week, a concerning threat was discovered on a bathroom wall at Montrose High School. The message ominously hinted at a potential attack on November 10th.

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Today, we're diving deep into Montrose Forest Products' latest achievement. If you're not familiar, Montrose Forest Products is a major player in Montrose, employing over a hundred people and producing enough lumber annually to construct roughly 2,000 homes. Impressive, right? But let's talk about what happens behind the scenes.

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