Six candidates stepping forward to serve the community and taking an interest in local politics by running for three open seats on the City Council

The City Council tentatively agreeing to downsize the accessory dwelling unit lot size requirement from 75,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet to encourage infill and create more affordable housing downtown
 

Eagle-Net Alliance, the group that was tasked with bringing high-speed internet to Silverton and other rural Colorado towns, coming under increased scrutiny for failing to deliver on its $101 million taxpayer promise
 

The unruly mob that turned out for last Saturday’s “Legislative Lowdown,” calling Rep. Mike McLachlan a traitor, calling into question his military service and demanding his recall because he supports limits on high-capacity gun magazines
 

Unsolicited publications that are now surfacing on front lawns all over town as the snow melts

 
Charges that Anheuser-Busch has been watering down its already watery beers, including the ever-popular Bud and Bud Light, giving drinkers less buzz for their buck
 

In this week's issue...

January 25, 2024
Bagging it

State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies

January 26, 2024
Paper chase

The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.

January 11, 2024
High and dry

New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows