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The Boulder Monitor
Founded in 1907 after combining two predecessors, the Monitor has served Jefferson County for nearly a century. Current publisher, the Jefferson County Courier owned by David and Jan Anderson, bought the Monitor in March 2002.
The Jefferson County Courier
Founded in April 1997, the Courier was awarded the prestigious Thomas Dimsdale Sweepstakes Award for work published in 2000 and the National Newspaper Association Freedom of Information Award in 2004.
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Multiple fire starts quashed by rapid responses
by Jan Anderson
Hot, dry, windy weather with occasional thunderstorms tested the readiness of fire departments all across Jefferson County last week as fires cropped up in several areas. The departments passed the test, responding quickly to control the wildfires and successfully preventing their spread.
Lightning sparked a fire eight miles west of Basin, dubbed the Torpy Fire, on Wednesday morning, August 6. The fire was initially reported around 10:40 a.m. Ten firefighters and two
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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The August 13 Courier also includes:
~ Quick action by youths averts spread of potential wildfire ~ Two Jefferson High seniors acted quickly August 7, helping to prevent the spread of what could easily have been a disastrous wildfire. After lightning struck a tree about 800 yards from them and sparked a fire, Trace Fowler and Ian Burgan notified 911 and went to work on containing the blaze until help arrived.
~ Local issues aired at visit from Senator Max Baucus ~ Gars prices, energy
Friday, June 27, 2008
Route of powerline through Jefferson County considered
by Jan Anderson, editor
The preferred route for a high voltage power line between Townsend and southern Idaho passes through 39 miles of Jefferson County, including about two dozen miles of private land, according to a June 17 presentation by utility representatives to the county commission.
NorthWestern Energy proposes to build and operate the 500 kilovolt electric transmission line by 2013. Dubbed the Mountain States Transmission Intertie (MSTI), the project application is
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Inquest finds no fault with shooting by deputy
by Jan Anderson
No criminal charges should be filed against a Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a Boulder man in January, a coroner’s jury said June 10.
Deputy David Kosola did not act criminally when he fatally wounded 31-year-old Francis Michael Stately, known to family and friends as Saul Stately, found the nine-person jury.
Following the jury finding, Kosola expressed relief. “I’m very happy with the verdict,” said Kosola. After a pause, he added, “What
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Making your home ‘firewise’ when you live in the trees
by Karen Semple, MCVFD
Montana City Volunteer Fire Department officials have announced the 2008 Firewise Day will be held Saturday, June 21 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Unlike past years, where Firewise Day activities centered around Fire Station One, this year efforts will be focused on community fire mitigation in a different way with firefighters available by appointment to visit homeowners on the 21st to help them determine their fire mitigation needs.
Firefighters will also be
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