Mustang swimmers hit state-qualifying times during Berthoud meet
Manitou Springs swim coach Whitney Nuci wasn’t sure what to expect at the Break the Ice Invitational at Berthoud High…
Early success making wrestler Dowling hungry for more wins
Finding success early in the season doesn’t just set standards for the remainder of the year. It also fuels the…
McKiel claims second NCAA volleyball title
Photo by Daniel Mohrmann Katie McKiel’s indoor volleyball career at the University of Tampa came to a thrilling conclusion on…
MSSD14 school board holds last meeting of 2021
The District 14 board of education began its Monday, Dec. 13, work session with a mid-year update from the salary…
Even pandemic can’t keep down a great nonprofit
You might wonder how people working so hard to take care of others can keep going and stay optimistic, despite…
Snyder throws hat in ring to continue as state rep
Marc Snyder, former Manitou Springs mayor, plans to continue his life of public service. The Democrat announced Dec. 8 that…
Answers to rumors about new hotel’s construction
To the editor: The new hotel being built next to the Day’s Inn is generating a lot of controversy. The…
Volunteers key to keeping felines joyful at Happy Cats
It’s all “fur da kitties” at Happy Cats Haven. The Manitou Springs-based nonprofit has teams of volunteers who not only…
Swimmers short on roster numbers, not on expectations
Photo by Daniel Mohrmann At first glance, roster size might be a bit of a concern, but this is nothing…
Veterans of strong basketball season will set example
Photo by Daniel Mohrmann For the first time in his career as a head coach, Brian Vecchio is seeing significant…