W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!
Vol 144, NO. 30
THIS WEEK Expanded enforcement to prevent illegal firework use
Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About A3 & A5
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Fireworks were on display for residents during the city’s 149th Birthday celebration. colton Police chief Mark owens said despite the successful operation, he intends to expand enforcement and provide further education regarding the use of fireworks.
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By Anthony Victoria
illegal fireworks and prevent their and provide further education use. regarding the use of fireworks.
olton’s Police and Fire departments enhanced Police Chief Mark Owens said their patrols over the despite the successful operation, Fourth of July weekend to seize he intends to expand enforcement
Long-time Little League volunteer and others dedicate lives to serving youth
“My thoughts going forward is to Fireworks cont. on page 2
Colton turns 149; residents enjoy fireworks show
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Interstate 10/Pepper Avenue interchange project update
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he San Bernardino A s s o c i a t e d Governments, in partnership with the City of Colton, County of San Bernardino and Caltrans is constructing a new Interstate 10 Pepper Avenue Interchange that will feature a five-lane bridge and improved ramps. Once completed, the wider bridge will provide better traffic circulation for area residents, businesses and visitors to and from the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Construction began in April 2016 and is expected to continue through summer 2017. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10 pm – 4 am Location: Westbound Interstate 10 at Pepper Avenue.
Thursday, July 14, 2016 10 pm – 4 am Location: Eastbound Interstate 10 at Pepper Avenue
Motorists will be directed to the Pepper Avenue off- ramps and across Pepper Avenue to reconnect to Interstate 10. The traffic signals at the end of each off- ramp will be set to remain green to facilitate traffic flow.
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July 14, 2016
Full nighttime closures of Interstate 10 at Pepper Avenue.
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the Amazing Girls performing during the colton Birthday celebration on July 9.
By Anthony Victoria
undreds of people enjoyed the city’s annual firework show from their porches, lawns, and bleachers of
Memorial Stadium on July 9.
also featured musical and dance performances from community The pyrotechnics display was a groups and a variety of games and proper grand finale to Colton’s activities. 149th Birthday, according to residents. The birthday celebration Birthday cont. on page 2
Construction crews will provide flagging for emergency vehicles needing access to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center or other emergencyrelated destinations from the eastbound I-10 off-ramp north to Pepper Avenue. All other traffic will be directed to the next ramp.