Author: Courier Staff
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Teller County news in brief
Larson memorial A memorial for former Woodland Park Police Chief Robert (Bob) Larson will be held on Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ute pass Cultural Center. According to a Woodland park Police Department Facebook post, Larson was living with his wife, Chris, in Boyne City, Mich. after relocating following his retirement from the…
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Teller County news in brief
Larson memorial A memorial for former Woodland Park Police Chief Robert (Bob) Larson will be held on Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ute pass Cultural Center. According to a Woodland park Police Department Facebook post, Larson was living with his wife, Chris, in Boyne City, Mich. after relocating following his retirement from the…
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Letters to the Editor for October 1, 2025
Coarse rhetoric A recent column criticized Councilmember Jeffrey Geer for comments he made on social media about Woodland Park schools and the current school board. I’ve never met Mr. Geer, and I make no apology for any of his comments. His words are his own and I’m certain that he is capable of defending them…
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Letters to the Editor for October 1, 2025
Coarse rhetoric A recent column criticized Councilmember Jeffrey Geer for comments he made on social media about Woodland Park schools and the current school board. I’ve never met Mr. Geer, and I make no apology for any of his comments. His words are his own and I’m certain that he is capable of defending them…
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Woodland Park announces annual cleanup event
Keep Woodland Park Beautiful announced its 23rd annual city-wide cleanup event will take place on June 21. This year’s event is held in partnership with Apex Waste Solutions of Teller County. As part of Keep America Beautiful’s nationwide initiative, the Greatest American Cleanup, the group’s goal is to unite the community to clean, green, and…
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Merit rifle team gets big donation
The Merit Academy Rifle Team was presented a $10,000 check on Feb. 1 by the Sportsmen for Community, a Safari Club International Colorado Chapter Project. The rifle team presented a signed banner to the Sportsmen for Community to show its appreciation. The team has been invited to showcase Merit Shooting Sports at the Colorado Springs…
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Panthers XC ranked third in state
The Woodland Park girls’ cross country team is ranked No. 4 in Colorado Class 3A, according the MileSplit rankings. The Panthers climbed six spots since their No. 10 ranking in the Aug. 30 rankings. The Classical Academy is ranked No. 1, manitou Springs is No. 2 and Salida is No. 3. Both Woodland Park cross…
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WPHS track season sprints out of the blocks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The 2024 Woodland Park High School track & field season is off and running. The team consists of approximately 55 student athletes. Officially, the season began on February 26. However, there were as many as…
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Columbine Elementary gets new principal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Woodland Park School District announced Landis Seabolt as the new principal of Columbine Elementary School, effective July 1. “Seabolt’s extensive education experience and demonstrated leadership make her a valuable addition to Columbine Elementary,” WPSD said…
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Quilts on display at Woodland Park library
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Go on a quilt quest at the Woodland Park library. During March, Quilters Above the Clouds Quilt Guild has their quilts on display at a free exhibit at the library. The quilts are changed weekly.…