Everyone is invited to the Lighten the Load fundraiser on Sunday August 17 at Cokes Diner in Fountain. Coke’s Diner will provide a Free meal with donation. Proceeds will benefit the Lighten the Load program. Every year, families throughout our community struggle to pay their utility bill. To help residents during difficult times, Fountain Utilities…
Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) posted an emotional message on Instagram after his mother, Ata, and cousin, WWE NXT Diva Lina Fanene, survived a horrific car accident earlier this week. “My mom & cousin @linafanene were struck head on by a drunk driver this week – they lived. First reaction is to find the person who…
PUEBLO, Colo. – The body of a 43 year-old man was pulled from the water Saturday morning at Lake Pueblo State Park. The man has been identified as Jack Nelson from Fountain, Colo. Nelson went missing Thursday afternoon after jumping into the water in Boggs Creek Cove. The search for him began Thursday evening but…
Navy Seaman Jake G. Hamilton, son of Robert R. Hamilton of Richmond, Va. and Karen J. Frost of Colorado Springs, Colo., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Hamilton completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first…
The City of Fountain’s Recreation Division is offering FALL SOCCER for children ages 4 years old through sixth grade. Practice begins September 2, 2014 on City of Fountain fields and games begin September 13, 2014 at Metcalfe Park. Registration deadline is August 15, 2014 Fee is $40.00 per player. If you coach, your child’s fee…
The Colorado Springs Parade of Homes offers the general public a first-hand look at the current trends and greatest innovations in new home design. This 17-day event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes complete with every amenity imaginable. Each home is professionally judged for a multitude of features including…
Jake R. Williams, DDS of Colorado Springs, CO recently received the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s (AAID) Dental Student Award which honors undergraduate dental students who demonstrate an academic and clinical interest in implant dentistry. Dr. R. Williams graduated this year from the Creighton University and was selected by the faculty to receive the AAID…
Everyone is invited to Community Night at the Park hosted by the City of Fountain on July 29th from 4pm-7 pm at Metcalfe Park. Come and see Fire Trucks, Police Cars and City Equipment. There will be free sodas and hot hotdogs. For more information call (719) 322-2021.
Ultimate Frisbee at Fort Carson Mountain Post Sports Complex on July 26, 2014. Event is open to anyone with a DoD ID and 16 years and up. For more information call (719) 526-5772.
Come see the Widefield Community Center Summer Theatre group present “Hydrangea Albright: Comedy or Tragedy?” … A theatre accidentally hires two different playwrights to write a play about Hydrangea Albright, a young girl whose family is cursed with bad luck. One playwright sees her story as a tragedy filled with disappointment and sadness, while the…
Fountain, Colorado – In early April of this year, the Fountain Police Department’s Investigations Division investigated counterfeit one hundred dollar bills being passed to local businesses. During the course of the investigation, five suspects were identified and through a series of interviews and search warrants, information was obtained confirming their involvement in the counterfeiting conspiracy.…
Thunder in the Valley Car Show had some nice looking cars out this year. Cars lined up at Metcalfe Park for the Thunder in the Valley Car Show. Loved this one! Nice paint job! Jump on in. Let’s go for a ride! Congratulations to all this years winners!
Flooding in The Fountain Valley has stranded residents as the bridge along Peaceful Valley Road flooded. Water was at least a foot above the bridge. The road was blocked by Police in an effort to keep residents from crossing the dangerous waters. The bridge is covered with at least a foot of water. The green…
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -By Patty Babb, Navy Wounded Warrior — Safe Harbor- The Wounded Warrior Team Navy Trials begin June 4 in Norfolk, Va., as seriously wounded, ill and injured service members face off in archery, shooting, swimming and wheelchair basketball. The trials – which take place at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk State University and…
The annual Thunder in the Valley car show and cruise will take place July 12th in Fountain, Colorado. The car show runs from 8 am – 2 pm at Metcalfe Park located at 704 E Ohio in Fountain, CO. Entry is free to the public for the show and swap meet. Come see all makes and…
You’re invited to celebrate the most anticipated day of the year – 7-Eleven Day! Stop in on Friday, 7/11/14, from 11am – 7pm and get a FREE small Slurpee drink. That’s right, a FREE small Slurpee drink and a true reason to say T.G.I.F. At participating stores, while supplies last.
