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Longmont Police Report: August 17-19, 2018

Longmont Police Report: August 17-19, 2018

Sunday, August 19 MENACING On August 19, 2018 Officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Findlay Ln in response to a felony menacing. A 41 year old female was threatened by a 39 year old male. This case is open for further investigation.
Morning Brief: Centennial Pool Closed Indefinitely

Morning Brief: Centennial Pool Closed Indefinitely

Centennial Pool (Photo by Ryan May) The City of Longmont announced on Friday, August 17, that entire facility of Centennial Pool is closed until further notice. The closure is due to a faulty sump pump that has caused damage to the mechanical room.
Longmont's Live and Give Day on September 12, 2018

Longmont's Live and Give Day on September 12, 2018

The Longmont Community Foundation is hosting their Live and Give event on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.
Longmont's Belonging Revolution: August 12 with guest Kathleen Thurmes of Eco-Cycle, Inc.

Longmont's Belonging Revolution: August 12 with guest Kathleen Thurmes of Eco-Cycle, Inc.

Every Sunday, since July 2014, weather permitting, Public Safety Chief Mike Butler and Dan Benavidez take a walk around Longmont, visiting different neighborhoods.
Morning Brief: Longmont Hires New Redevelopment Manager

Morning Brief: Longmont Hires New Redevelopment Manager

Tony Chacon (Photo provided by the City of Longmont) The City of Longmont announced on Thursday, August 16, that Tony Chacon was hired as the new Redevelopment & Revitalization Manager.
Longmont Police Hiring New Officers; Applications Due August 24

Longmont Police Hiring New Officers; Applications Due August 24

The Longmont Police Department recently announced that they will be hiring five sworn officers in 2019. The application process will close on Friday, August 24, 2018.
Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend

Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend

Creative Fix, Friday, August 17, 2018, 6:30 p.m. An adult evening to laugh and learn at Crackpots . They'll show you tricks to make you look like a pro. The class is $15 plus the price of the project. So bring your friends and have fun.
Longmont Police Report: Thursday, August 16

Longmont Police Report: Thursday, August 16

FRAUD A Longmont resident in the 2900 block of University Avenue reported a theft and forgery of a business check. The case status is closed due to lack of viable suspect information.
Proclamation Recognizing Front Range Community College 50th Anniversary

Proclamation Recognizing Front Range Community College 50th Anniversary

Tuesday night, Mayor Brian Bagley proclaimed August 2018 as "Front Range Community College 50th Anniversary.
Editorial: The Longmont Observer's View On A Free Press

Editorial: The Longmont Observer's View On A Free Press

UPDATE: The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution Thursday, Aug. 16th, 2018 affirming that 'the press is not the enemy of the people.