Canon City News

Dr. Sean Claflin, of Claflin Eye Care, has joined a growing community of optometrists in the nation by becoming board certified by the American Board of Optometry.

Mary Chamberlain, left, greets Shirley Carey during the Fremont County Historical Society's meeting at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Recently, the Canon City Daily Record sat down with Florence Farmers Market Board President John Myracle, Vice President Faith Myracle and Market Manager Joanne Mohr to talk about the upcoming market.

Canon City High School students participate in their annual Senior Fun Fest Friday at the school.

The Canon City Music Club ushered in spring at 11:30 a.m. April 24 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Canon City.

Motorists stop at a red light at the U.S. 50 and Ninth Street intersection on Friday.

More than 120 individuals honored 10 teachers from throughout Southern Colorado on May 19 as part of the 13th annual teacher celebration sponsored by the Southern Colorado Teacher Education Alliance at Colorado State University at Pueblo.

With the Fourth of July a little more than a month away, organizers continue to seek donations for the annual fireworks display from Skyline Drive.

The theme this year for Area 3, that consists of La Junta, Canon City, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Springs, Eads, Hugo, Lamar, Las Animas, Northeast Prowers, Pueblo, Rocky Ford, Salida, Silver Cliff, Springfield, Teller & Park County, Trinidad, and Walsenburg, is Healthy Soils Grow Healthy Food.

Gov. James H. Peabody pictured with aides. Peabody was the only Fremont County resident to ever serve as Colorado Governor.

Katlyn McKinney, 18, didn't return home after going to a friend's house on Saturday night, family members say.

A guard walks through the gates during a tour of the Centennial South Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City in 2012.

Canon City School Board members listen to a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Robin Gooldy Monday during a school board meeting.

A proposed mill levy override and bond election would help the school district to make much needed repairs and upgrades to Canon City schools, such as the galvanized water pipes pictured here at Washington Elementary School.

Pueblo Community College Fremont Campus nursing student Ira Carpenter talks to his class during a group presentation Tuesday during class.

The couple moved to Canon City in 1978 and has lived here since. Harold, an Army veteran, is retired with a masters in social work.

With the Fourth of July more than a month away, Fremont County Fireworks Committee Hank Holloway is stepping up early this year for his fundraising efforts .

The public is invited to attend a retirement tea honoring Joan DeSalvo and Judy Near from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Canon Exploratory School.

A District Court judge Thursday granted a defense motion for a competency evaluation of a man accused of an armed burglary April 15 in Florence.

The Canon City Recreation District will host a Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday at the Pathfinder Park Pond on Colo.