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🌱 Truck Driver Sentenced + CO Mines' Loss + Mtn. Bike Park Fight

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Deadly I-70 Crash: The Truck driver in the fiery I-70 crash was sentenced on Monday afternoon to 110 years. (FOX31)
  2. Colorado Mines' Historic Playoff Run Ends With Semifinal Loss: The Orediggers were defeated on Saturday, 34-31 by Valdosta State in their first-ever national semifinal appearance. (9News)
  3. Neighbors Fight Plans For Mountain Bike Park Near Conifer: A proposed mountain bike park near Conifer has become a polarizing topic. Some see it as too risky and avid mountain bikers see it as an untapped outlet for the community. (7News)
  4. Westminster Weighs Controversial Uplands Development: The city council has begun the process of approving or denying a development on one of the last big parcels of open land owned by the Pillar of Fire Church. (News4)
  5. DIA Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic: Employees and passengers on their way out of town, can now get their COVID-19 vaccine booster at Denver International Airport. (DenverPost)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • Wheat Ridge Business Association: Monthly meeting. (7:30-9 a.m.)
  • South Jeffco Business Alliance: Peak Community & Wellness Center. (9-10:30 a.m.)
  • After School Club: Edgewater Library. (4 p.m.)
  • VIBE@FIVE: Business After Hours Social Event at the Golden Chamber. (5 p.m.)
  • Lakewood Area Events: See what's coming up this week in Lakewood. (Patch)

From my notebook:

  • Weekly High School Sports Roundup: Check out this week's schedule for upcoming local prep games in and around Lakewood. (Patch)
  • Alameda Connects "Make a Difference" Grants And Sponsorships Program: Alameda Connects awards grants and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public schools on a competitive basis in the Alameda Corridor area of Lakewood. (Alameda Connects)

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