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‘The American Toy Factory’ to offer toys only made in the U.S.A.
A new store has opened in the 900 block of Manitou Avenue. The American Toy Factory, specializing in toys that are made in America, opened quietly this week with about a third of its inventory in...Full story

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Manitou Springs Police Blotter 11-18
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Nov. 7• At 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Manitou Avenue in response to a male party yelling and screaming at pedestrians and vehicles. The man was cited for disorderly conduct and transported to El Paso County Detox. Nov.... Full story
Swimming strokes and high notes
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It’s all about work ethic for Manitou Springs senior Storrie Cramer, who has secured a college scholarship and is aiming for school swim records and a trip to the state swim meet.“Every coach wants an athlete like her,” Manitou... Full story
Ed Holbrook's Desert Sage will move to 2423 3/4 Colorado Avenue by Dec. 1.
The ‘shop on 24th’ is closing, ‘desert sage’ will move in
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Jim Mason’s “The Shop on 24th” has been in business at 2423 ¾ Colorado Avenue since June of 2008, but after this week, he said he’s closing shop. Mason attributed it to a weak economy and the current administration.... Full story
Jesse Matthews (right) ran behind Dusty Solis for most of the season, but not on Saturday.
Injury leaves cougars scrambling at state
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Coronado’s Jesse Matthews found himself running in a new place on Saturday at the state cross country championships: Matthews was leading the Cougars’ pack.All season, he’d followed the footsteps of Coronado’s Dusty Solis,... Full story
Rendering of how tank will look when completed.
CSU to repair Highline Water Storage Facility
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Colorado Springs Utilities is currently working to make improvements to its Highline Water Storage facility at the corner of Mesa and Fillmore. The facility – made up of two 10-million-gallon underground reservoirs – was built in 1958... Full story
Manitou gained momentum through season, returning players ready for next year
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Manitou Springs’ Chad Sienknecht felt the hand of a Lamar defender strip the football from him at a crucial moment in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game at Manitou. And as the ball rolled away, so did the Mustangs’ chances of... Full story
Manitou Springs Police Blotter
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Nov. 4• Just before 3 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Manitou Avenue to take a report of a cold theft. The theft occurred between 10-31-09 and 11-04-09. A list of missing items was taken. No arrests were made. • Officers... Full story
FreshInk Prep Sports notes
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Rubio scored the lone Cougar goal in the first half.  The team finished the regular season with a record of 9-6-1.Coronado volleyball lost in the Class 5A District 3 Tournament to Pine Creek and Loveland.  Pine Creek got the top spot to... Full story
Manitou needs to maintain possession to fend off savages
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Manitou Springs’ Ronnie Bohnert watched his defense pick off La Junta’s quarterback for six points and knew his team would have what it took to win.The momentum from the play allowed Manitou Springs (5-4) to beat La Junta (3-6) 27-14... Full story
Manitou Springs Police Blotter
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Oct. 29Just after 7 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 000 block of Deer Trail that resulted in the driver being cited for Driving Under Restraint.  Oct. 30At 12:44 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Manitou Avenue on a... Full story
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