Apr 29, 2021
A 70-year-old man is dead and his wife is hurt after a bee attack in Texas. The bees swarmed from a tree at a home in Breckenridge Monday, sending Thomas Hicks into cardiac arrest. When fire crews arrived, the swarmed turned on them. After the two victims were taken away from the home, a local bee keeper was called out to help locate and remove the hive full of 60-thousand honey bees.
Compiled by Summit Daily staff
As reported in the Feb. 19, 1921 edition of The Summit County Journal: One of the most amazing and sensational aerial feats ever performed is that which Louis James, a pupil of Ruth Law,is shown doing. He is changing from an automobile going 90 mph on a circular track to a rope ladder dangling from an airplane.
Image from Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
This week in history as reported by The Summit County Journal the week of Feb. 19, 1921.
American Legion post ’smoker’ awakens fistic interest
The American Legion’s Blue Valley Post No. 17 gave a “smoker” last Saturday evening, and no one who attended has been found to say they didn’t get their money’s worth. The G.A.R. Hall was filled to overflowing and, after the fistic bouts were concluded and the floor cleared, the majority of the audience remained for several hours of dancing to the music of the orchestra. The Breckenridge Concert Band furnished the music throughout the ev
Man found dead in Blue River in Breckenridge
The man was wearing snowboarding boots and pants when his body was found in the river Monday afternoon. Author: Janet Oravetz (9News) Updated: 5:13 PM MST December 15, 2020
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. Investigators said a man was found dead in the Blue River in Breckenridge Monday afternoon.
Just before 2 p.m., officers with the Breckenridge Police Department (BPD) responded to a report of a body in the river adjacent to the satellite parking lot, which is located at 1690 Airport Road just north of downtown Breckenridge.
The Summit County Coroner’s Office also responded to conduct an investigation and recover the remains. At this time the cause and manner of death are still being determined.