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Hello Golden! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Jefferson County tax hikes will actually affect Golden residents?
  • What the On Tap Credit Union merger could mean for Golden members.
  • How Colorado School of Mines turned an early deficit into a big win.

Also on today's calendar: Fempire Comedy Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jefferson County voters face tax hike barrage on November ballot (completecolorado.com) — Jefferson County voters, including those in Golden, will confront several tax measures this November, from school funding and fire protection to a new Front Range passenger rail sales tax. While Golden lies outside the West Metro Fire district, residents will still help decide countywide school funding and the regional rail tax that could raise sales taxes without directly serving many local riders.
   

• Sky Federal, On Tap Credit Union Plan Merger (cutoday.info) — Golden's On Tap Credit Union plans to merge with Montana-based Sky Federal Credit Union, creating a combined institution with about $671 million in assets, 32,000 members, and eight branches across both states. Leaders say no branch closures are expected and promise stronger digital banking, fraud protection, and community programs, though the deal still needs regulatory approval and a member vote.
   

• College Football Roundup – Yellow Jackets Fall on the Road at Colorado School of Mines (kbhbradio.com) — Colorado School of Mines football defended their home turf in Golden with a 38-13 win over Black Hills State, overcoming an early deficit with 31 unanswered points and several long scoring plays. The roundup also notes other regional college results, but the marquee action for locals was the Orediggers' strong performance at Marv Kay Stadium.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nice size bear just hanging out on our front porch at 4:45 pm on a Saturday.
    Nothing to see here. Time to bang some pots and scare the bearjesus out of him. This is not the mom and cubs that's also been hanging around. … (Nextdoor Golden)
  • FYI…A bear visited my neighbor's trash cans last night near Flora and Holman.
    It's probably a good idea to keep the cans inside til trash day so they don't revisit. Thanks. (Nextdoor Sixth Ave West)
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1380066-8) in Wheat Ridge. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lakewood

  • How to Find Your Dream Apartment in a Competitive Market (terristeffes.com)
  • University of Colorado Regent District 7 candidate Q&A (denverpost.com)
  • Colorado man who went to prison for pretending to be a doctor posed as plastic surgeon again, new indictment alleges (denverpost.com)

Wheat Ridge

  • Wheat Ridge considers new ordinance setting rules for businesses sharing outdoor dining and drinking spaces (denver7.com)

Ok Golden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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