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Local author strikes gold with history
The Colorado Gold Rush properly began in 1859 and lasted through the 1870s, bringing many interesting people to the state. Hanover resident Larry Obermesik discovered one of those... — Updated 12/30/2021 Full story
Despite setbacks, Security Lions members continue their mission
Through a year of remote meetings, the Security Lions Club has kept supporting the Fountain Valley community and is looking forward to the future. Known for such endeavors as the... — Updated 12/29/2021 Full story
Security-Widefield author tells her story in spiritual memoir
"I've always thought I had books in me," Audrey Shrive reflected. Shrive, a Security-Widefield resident since 1991, always assumed that if she wrote a book, it would be something hi... — Updated 12/28/2021
A few parting thoughts
After nearly two years at the Fountain Valley News, I am moving on to a full-time editing position with another publisher. I want to thank everyone at the Fountain Valley News for... — Updated 12/22/2021
"Jingles the Elf" starts new charity, helps God's Pantry get grants
The holidays are not only a time where people think more about goodwill and helping others, but also a time when many need more help than ever. Fountain resident Elizabeth Eagle... — Updated 12/21/2021
Crews working gas leak at Fountain Middle School
On Monday morning, a gas leak was detected at Fountain Middle School. Students inside the school were evacuated to the football field outside by noon. Public service and Fountain... — Updated 12/20/2021 Full story
Fort Carson shop provides unique gifts, artistic outlet
Life on a military base is simultaneously difficult and exotic, since it collects people from many places into one location and then sends them out again a few years later. "The mil... — Updated 12/15/2021 Full story
WHS teacher receives second award from National Speech and Debate Association
Stephanie Owen, who coaches the Forensics team at Widefield High School, has been awarded a Diamond Award from the National Speech and Debate Association. Owen, who had already received a Diamond Award in 2016, learned that she... — Updated 12/14/2021
Carriers of the Month: Elias and Savannah
In a first for this paper, the Carriers of the Month are a team of cousins: Elias Timms and Savannah Nelson. Elias and Savannah work together to cover one of the paper routes in Security-Widefield, a route that Elias’ brother... — Updated 12/7/2021
Space grant to benefit WHS class
Space Foundation, a nonprofit located in Colorado Springs, has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Fifteen grants total were awarded through the... — Updated 11/16/2021
Inaugural pinewood derby honors veterans, local law enforcement
Sons of the American Legion Squadron (SALS) 38 held an adult pinewood derby race on Saturday, Nov. 14. SALS 38 Adjutant Darrell Brown said this is the first time that SALS 38 has... — Updated 11/16/2021
Widefield High School gets full orchestra program back
Widefield High School has returned to having a full orchestra for the first time in six years. Organized by WHS Orchestra Director Sara Miller and WHS Director of Bands Nick... — Updated 11/9/2021
No, it's not a baby stroller
I think at some point, each of us has had a job that we don't know how to explain. Maybe it was too short to get a sense what the job was really about it; maybe it was so difficult... — Updated 11/9/2021
Fountain's Police Explorers achieve major milestones
The Fountain Police Explorers program crossed a huge milestone in October, when it was announced that Police Explorer graduate Austin Starnes was chosen as a new hire for the... — Updated 11/9/2021
Local coffee shop rolls out mobile unit
The Last Drop Coffee Shop (105 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Fountain) recently introduced a new coffee/smoothie truck. The truck offers a similar menu to the shop, with coffee (flavored,... — Updated 11/9/2021
Fountain resident seeks to introduce pickleball to the area
If you're looking for a sport more challenging than ping pong but less physically demanding than tennis, then pickleball might be for you. In fact, a Fountain man is working to get... — Updated 11/3/2021 Full story
Local author gives real-life advice for playing at any age
"Everyone is born with the ability to fully express themselves creatively," local author Stéphanie McGuirt said. "I don't think we choose to give it up in favor of 'growing up.'... — Updated 11/3/2021 Full story
WESA Art Club creation for Dia de Los Muertos on display
The Art Club at Widefield Elementary School of the Arts has created ofrendas for Dia de Los Muertos, currently on display at the Fine Arts Center (FAC) in Colorado Springs. Art... — Updated 11/3/2021
Fountain students learn about fire prevention
Members of the Fountain Fire Department treated area elementary students to special presentations last week in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. From demonstrating how a... — Updated 10/13/2021
Fountain Valley Communities That Care looking for local help
Fountain Valley Communities That Care (CTC) is on the lookout for new volunteers or projects to help local youth and promote mental health. Communities That Care (CTC) is a system... — Updated 10/13/2021
New classes for Alzheimer's caregivers starting Monday at FV Senior Center
The Central Colorado chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a caregiver support group at Fountain Valley Senior Center (5745 Southmoor Drive in Fountain), starting this month. RoseMary Jaramillo, who directs the... — Updated 10/13/2021
Outdoor music for Arts Month coming to city
The city of Fountain is hosting its second October Arts Month, with four events planned outside City Hall (116 S. Main St.). The first three events will be free music performances... — Updated 10/6/2021 Full story
A labor of love: Fountain woman on mission to replace tennis courts
Fountain resident Dawn Harnick has started a fundraising campaign to renovate the tennis courts at Aga Park. Harnick started thinking about this project when she served on the... — Updated 9/29/2021 Full story
Newspaper receives presidential award
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 9/29/2021
Youth council moves into second year
The Fountain Youth Council (FYC) is gearing up for another year of learning and activities, and local teens are encouraged to join. In April 2020, the Fountain City Council voted... — Updated 9/22/2021 Full story
