This week in history: Inmates break out of prison in 1899, Dillon approves marijuana, and rumors of a possible sale of a ski resort circulate

1 year ago: Bridge construction south of Hoosier Pass means long detour for motorists

Replacement of an 85-year-old bridge over the Middle Fork of the South Platte River along Colorado Highway 9 near Alma will cause traffic disruptions, including a week-long closure next month, the Colorado Department of Transportation said in a news release.. The full closure at the base of Hoosier Pass, north of Alma between Park County Roads 4 and 6, was scheduled to last from Sept. 7 to Sept. 14. The detour is about 120 additional miles from Fairplay to Summit County. Fairplay-area drivers were warned to expect a nearly two-hour drive to Summit County on the detour, although CDOT later clarified that a shorter detour was available for commuters from the area.

– From the August 18, 2023 edition of the Summit Daily News.

5 years ago: Summit Daily editors reflect on the newspaper's 30th anniversary

From “attack by burrito” to an exploding gas pump, to celebrate the Summit Daily’s 30th anniversary, all but the first editor of the Summit Daily News took the time to share their experiences in Summit County and their thoughts on their time at the newspaper.

— From the August 21, 2019 edition of the Summit Daily News

10 years ago: Moratorium on marijuana retail in the city of Dillon lifted

Dillon's moratorium on retail marijuana sales ended on August 19, 2014, when the City Council passed a series of ordinances that added provisions for business licenses, zoning restrictions and fees to the municipal code. All three ordinances passed by a vote of 5 to 1. The city's long-standing moratorium on medical marijuana did not change this, and it remained in effect. The new regulations also applied only to retail marijuana stores. Marijuana cultivation, as well as marijuana manufacturing and testing facilities, remained prohibited in the City of Dillon.

— From the August 21, 2014 edition of the Summit Daily News

15 years ago: Rumors of sale of Copper Mountain Resort are mounting

With no substantive news from Intrawest about a possible sale of Copper Mountain, rumors are rife at the resort in late August 2009. Intrawest is owned by New York-based Fortress Investment Group, a publicly traded hedge fund and private equity firm that suffered a major setback last year. Last October, the company nearly met a deadline on a one-year deal to refinance $1.7 billion in debt. Fortress bought Intrawest for $2.8 billion in 2006. The latest rumors suggest a company called CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc. is interested in Copper, but Intrawest officials have remained tight-lipped. Other property and business owners in the area said they've heard that Virgin Atlantic owner Richard Branson has been looking at the resort, and former owners and CEOs Tony Novelli and Harry Mosgrove are also sniffing around for a possible deal.

— From the August 22, 2009 edition of the Summit Daily News

30 years ago: Frisco doctor documents problem with breast implants at high altitude

Women with breast implants who notice a “sloshing” sound while visiting the High Country shouldn't be too alarmed, said Dr. Jim Bachman of Frisco. He said for the past 12 years he's seen one or two patients each year complaining about the noise. “They come to Summit County and their breasts are sloshing and gurgling and making noises,” Bachman said. “They get hysterical, turn around and leave.” Bachman said the sounds can be heard by other people, which is very disturbing to some women. He explained that silicone implants are sealed in a factory, while saline implants are filled during surgery. As a result, saline implants can leave air pockets in them that can expand at higher altitudes.

— From the August 20, 1994 edition of the Summit Daily News

125 years ago: Two men escape from Summit County prison

On August 23, 1899, two prisoners escaped from the Breckenridge city jail while awaiting trial. The two were given a saw by an unknown, helpful friend and managed to escape. Sheriff Jerry Detwiler has found no trace of his deceased guests and it is doubtful that they will ever be caught. The two were C.C. Pierce, who was arrested on August 21 for forgery in Kokomo, and Mr. Jackson, who was accused of robbing the Oro Mill. Both were considered sure candidates for state prison before their escape.

— From the August 26, 1899 edition of the Summit County Journal