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Since our last print issue on Dec. 28, 2022, the news office has started the process of closing. Our website will be available for the time-being, but no major updates will be made... — Updated 1/25/2023
Developments on the horizon for the region
As this is our last issue, we wanted to provide a roundup of some developments - both commercial and residential - that may be on the horizon for the Fountain Valley region. Some... — Updated 12/30/2022
Fountain home damaged in fire
Residents of a Fountain home were displaced just days before Christmas after a fire damaged their residence. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, at approximately 6:47 p.m., the Fountain Fire... — Updated 12/28/2022
Crime Stoppers Seeks Fugitives
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: BRANDI LYNN BATES is a White... — Updated 1/25/2023
Police seek Safeway bank robber
The suspect pictured here robbed the bank inside Safeway on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Fountain Police Department seeks the public's help in identifying him. Here... — Updated 12/28/2022
Community was No. 1 priority for newspaper
In October, 1958 Carl H. Wiese and Helen Kay Larson co-founded a small community newspaper, then known as Security Advertiser, serving the communities of Security, Widefield and... — Updated 12/28/2022
Useful links to public entities
Below is a list of links to web pages and social media profiles of various organizations of interest around the Fountain Valley/southern El Paso County region. Fountain city government: https://www.facebook.com/cityoffountain... — Updated 12/30/2022
Woman arrested after standoff in Fountain
A tense, hours-long situation involving a reportedly suicidal woman who fired her gun out of her apartment window in south Fountain finally came to an end Tuesday afternoon when police arrested her. Residents in the vicinity of... — Updated 12/28/2022
Man suspected of freezing to death
Fountain Police Department is investigating after a body was found early Thursday morning near the side of Hwy. 85-87. At approximately 7:37 a.m. Dec. 22, an El Paso County Parks officer was checking on the homeless in the area... — Updated 12/28/2022
Newspaper recognized with Spirit of Fountain award
The newspaper recently received the Spirit of Fountain award from the city of Fountain in recognition for the paper's many decades of service to the community, and in light of the... — Updated 12/28/2022
Capturing priceless moments over the years
I am a part of the Fountain Valley News family. I joined the family in 1988, after asking then FFCHS head football coach Mitch Johnson if there was anything I could do to help. He... — Updated 12/28/2022
Sports Wrap-Up
BASKETBALL FOUNTAIN-FORT CARSON (FFCHS) GIRLS The Lady Trojans won 70-61 when they played against Democracy Prep Agassi Campus last Tuesday (Dec. 20), won 66-54 when they played... — Updated 12/28/2022
U.S. Navy Sailor Updates Medical Readiness
PACIFIC OCEAN - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Allen Kirkpatrick, from Colorado Springs, updates medical readiness reports aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) on... — Updated 12/28/2022
Life Insurance From the VA
As of now, for the first time in 50 years, the Department of Veterans Affairs is opening up enrollment in Veterans Affairs Life Insurance, aka VALife. Veterans who are age 80 or... — Updated 12/28/2022
4th Infantry Division's Ivy Soldier and NCO of the Year
SPC Austin Wines, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, was named Soldier of the Year, and Staff Sgt. Jesus Tapia, 68th... — Updated 12/28/2022
Because You Asked: Willow Springs Ponds
In September this newspaper reported on the diminishing water level in the southern pond at Willow Springs Ponds, located west of Hwy. 85-87 and south of Mesa Ridge Parkway. Area... — Updated 12/28/2022
A fond farewell from your hometown newspaper
Over the years we have covered some of the Fountain Valley's happiest moments as well as its worst tragedies – and many things in between. Here we are highlighting some of those... — Updated 12/28/2022
FOOD PANTRY ROUNDUP
The following is a list of food pantries in or near the 80817 and 80911 ZIP codes. Pantries that require people to register ahead of time are noted. To find out more about these pantries and others nearby, go to... — Updated 12/28/2022
MOMENTS IN TIME
The History Channel * On Dec. 28, 1900, Mrs. Lulu Jenkins, of Chicago, was paid $4,000 in compensation for the lynching of her husband in Ripley County, Indiana. Mr. Jenkins allegedly was involved in the theft of a horse and... — Updated 12/28/2022
Weather pets
Thousands of our readers' beloved pets have been featured on our pages over the years, many of them as a guest weather pet for the weekly forecast section. There were a few more... — Updated 12/28/2022
Honoring the flag
Recently a concerned citizen came to the Fountain Valley News to report that the American Flag at the Fountain Valley Veterans Memorial has been flying without lighting at night... — Updated 12/28/2022
Wag of the Week
Hi folks, sometimes lines get crossed (there are many lines leading to these articles) and we might leave off a dog or offer one that, by print, has been adopted. So please check... — Updated 12/27/2022
Fountain Valley News recipient of prestigious awards
On Aug. 24, 2021, John Williams of Come On In, Inc. presented the Fountain Valley News' staff with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for their dedicated service to the... — Updated 12/28/2022
Some of the best years of my life were at this paper
It is with great sorrow that I write this tribute to the Fountain Valley News. It breaks my heart that the paper is ceasing publication after being published every Wednesday for... — Updated 12/28/2022
Travels with Tyrone
Over the last several months, this newspaper has featured the adventures of Tyrone the Great Dane who helps his human deliver papers to local businesses each Wednesday. Later, his... — Updated 12/28/2022
Saying goodbye to our hometown newspaper
Perhaps because it is so very personal to me (and our staff), I/we are feeling this deeper than most will. But I truly don't think many in our community fully realize what they are... — Updated 12/28/2022
Stay in touch with the county
Good day, everyone. I hope all enjoyed a great Christmas and that 2023 brings you a wonderful year. I want to take this last column to thank Fountain Valley News for all their... — Updated 12/28/2022
Farewell to Oh My Word
Here we are... The final episode. The finale'. And I have nothing, the words just are not flowing. How does one say goodbye? It hurts, and so we avoid doing it. In this case no one... — Updated 12/28/2022
Say goodbye, but never say never
Last week when the Fountain City Council presented the Fountain Valley News with a Spirit of Fountain award, I explained to members of the council and audience that I was not... — Updated 12/28/2022
Christmas tree recycling
The City of Fountain is hosting a free Christmas tree drop-off and disposal site at the Fountain Recycling Center from now until the end of January. Please remove all lights and... — Updated 12/28/2022
What's Happening at the Fountain Creek Nature Center
The Fountain Creek Nature Center is located at 320 Pepper Grass Lane in Fountain. All programs require preregistration. Call (719) 520-6745 or visit www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. Nature Adventures: Resting Reptiles Thursday,... — Updated 12/28/2022
Genealogical society to cover same name, identity confusion
The Jan. 11 virtual session of the Pikes Peak Genealogical Society will cover “Too Many Marys: Solving Identity and Same-Name Conundrums” by Jill Morelli, CG, CGL. Whether you are looking for a John Smith, a Mary Margaret... — Updated 12/28/2022
Thrift fashion show to raise scholarship funds
Watch local community leaders take the stage and strut their stuff to raise money for Fountain Valley Scholars at the second Thrift Fashion Show on Feb. 4, 2023. Funds go toward... — Updated 12/28/2022
Chamber adds events, changes breakfasts to once a month
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s next Business Networking Breakfast meeting will be Friday, Jan. 6, from 7-8 a.m., at IHOP, 6450 Hwy. 85/87. Starting in January, there will be only one breakfast per month. The third... — Updated 12/28/2022
At Your Library
Security Public Library, 715 Aspen Drive FOR TEENS: Gingerbread Competition — Teens are welcome, any time we are open Dec. 19-31, to build a gingerbread house out of materials available, for free, at the library. You can enter... — Updated 12/28/2022
Wild Whisperings
In this final edition, I'd like to share some of my favorite wildlife photos that have been featured in this newspaper. My career at this newspaper began in 1994 when my husband... — Updated 12/28/2022
In Loving Memory of Louise Alyda Schutte Leechman
In Loving Memory of Louise Alyda Schutte Leechman January 30, 1922 - December 20, 2022 Louise Alyda Schutte Leechman died peacefully on the morning of December 20, 2022, with her... — Updated 12/27/2022
In Loving Memory of Norma Jean Owen
In Loving Memory of Norma Jean Owen March 12, 1937 - December 21, 2022 Norma Jean (Granger) Owen, 85, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Dec. 21,... — Updated 12/27/2022
In Loving Memory of Chester P. Fiedler
In Loving Memory of Chester P. Fiedler December 21, 1923 — September 24, 2022 Chester P. Fiedler passed away September 24, 2022 after a short illness. His parents preceded him along with his brothers Dean, James and Robert in... — Updated 12/27/2022
WSD3 and Santa team up for toy distribution
Staff and volunteers in Widefield School District 3 traveled throughout the district last week to collect toys that had been donated, including at Security Fire above and Security... — Updated 12/28/2022
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