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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office sends Animal Control Officers to aid in Maui after fires
The largest wildfire in Hawaii history was set by brush fires fanned by the winds of Hurricane Dora on Aug. 8. According to Jeffco Animal Control Supervisor Christine Padilla, those…
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Shakespeare comes alive in the Evergreen Middle School parking lot
Evergreen Middle School students were treated to some Shakespeare — not in a theater, but outside in a parking lot. In 45 minutes, the students saw a shortened version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Sept. 19, complete with Puck, Titiana, Oberon, Hermia, Lysander and more during Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, a program offered…
Evergreen’s Oktoberfest a ‘wunderbar’ event for attendees, Mount Evans Hospice
The German word “Gemütlichkeit” doesn’t translate directly into English, but its meaning captures the warmth of family, friends and community. That’s what Oktoberfest on Sept. 23 that benefited Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice was all about. Nearly 1,000 people came to the Buchanan fields to listen to music, try ax-throwing and beer-stein lifting,…
Split & Steak a special firewood-chopping event in Conifer
The fragrance of fresh-cut wood blended with the buzz of chainsaws and splitters as volunteers spent a day creating piles and piles of firewood for residents in need. After the work was done, the volunteers sat down to a steak dinner to celebrate their hard work. Therefore the name: Split & Steak. The Conifer Community…
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Clear Creek football star finally healthy for senior season
After a plethora of injuries in his last two seasons, Clear Creek High School’s Collin Hendrickson is back to making a big impact on the football field.
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Arts & Culture
Coming Attractions: Hard questions and healing at ‘The Laramie Project’
When a tragedy happens, how do the victims and community at large pick up the pieces? Twenty-five years after the murder of Matthew Shepard, the Wyoming town of Laramie is still grappling with the reverberations of the event. That story is the focus of “The Laramie Project,” the latest production at the Arvada Center,…
Illustrious art at Center for the Arts Evergreen
West Jefferson Middle School’s art teacher has a painting in a show at Center for the Arts Evergreen. This is Sarah Dignan’s first time in this show, which opened Sept. 21, and the honor couldn’t be much more prestigious. Her painting is one of 57 displayed in the 50th annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition. …
Hitting a high note: After weathering the pandemic, Golden Concert Choir sees major growth
All summer, the Golden Concert Choir hosted a thorough recruitment campaign. The group participated in Buffalo Bill Days and had a booth at the Golden Farmers Market one weekend. Members posted flyers at local coffee shops and breweries and promoted the choir online. This month, the group has seen the fruit of its labor with…
Coming Attractions: Autumn ushers in the cool and creepy
Your favorite equinox guy is back, checking in right before we officially begin the best season of the year — autumn. Now that we’re about to jump into the time of chilly evenings, falling leaves and hearty foods, it’s my duty to round up some of the best ways to welcome fall. The spirit of…
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Joe Webb: People deserve an explanation as to how their tax dollars are being spent
The premier ballot initiative on this fall’s ballot is Proposition HH, which deals with residential property taxes. The proposition begins…
Column: Tips to protect child’s mental health from social media use
Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed and engage with others. However, it can…
The top things I learned navigating the Denver metro housing market
I spent much of this year traveling the Denver area, particularly Jefferson County, covering stories for the Jeffco Transcript. As…
Column: A Seussical musical at Lakewood Culture Center
It may not be a “proper” word, but when someone describes something as Seussian, you basically know what it means. Dr.…
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Letter: Commissioner Dahlkemper disenfranchises her constituents
Is it because Jefferson County has no media outlet holding it accountable that its Board of Commissioners gets away with…
Letter: Don’t let the government take away your property rights
Homeowners have shared their homes with travelers since Biblical times. Let the truth be said the upper-class elite do not…
Letter: Clear Creek Advocates appoint new director
The Clear Creek County Advocates are a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive support to victims of crime and personal tragedy,…
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The art of horror: Artists share their frightful creations at Colorado Festival of Horror
Whether it’s putting a personalized spin on a classic character or creating brand-new monsters and ghouls, artists in the horror genre find endless possibilities when it comes to their artwork and how they choose to express themselves. “The genre of horror is the most expansive,” said Xander Smith, a concept artist in the entertainment industry.…
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