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Colorado Community Media wins 29 awards in statewide contest, including 19 first-place honors
In the annual Colorado Press Association contest, Colorado Community Media staff won 29 awards plus editorial excellence in their classification.
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Business profile: Honey Pig Cafe in Lone Tree is taste of real China
Honey Pig Cafe, an unassuming new restaurant with big plans, quietly debuted over the summer in Lone Tree. “We just wanted to get the doors open as soon as possible,” James Choi, director of operations for One Concept Restaurant Group, told Colorado Community Media. “Just to get the interest out there to the locals so…
An ax-cellent year: Parker ax-throwing business sticks its first anniversary
A night out with the neighbors put entrepreneur Jesse Thrash on the path to small business ownership. “When I first went, I wasn’t good,” Thrash said of his inaugural ax-throwing experience in January 2022. “But I knew it was a good idea.” Thrash was intrigued by the thought of starting an ax-throwing business in Douglas…
Proposal to again punish Douglas County’s Lora Thomas fails
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Castle View scores 29 unanswered points in Battle of the Rock rivalry against Douglas County
The Battle of the Rock rivalry in Castle Rock was renewed last week when Douglas County High School took on Castle View. While Douglas County started out strong, it was Castle View that finished strong. Castle View scored 29 unanswered points after falling behind 7-0 and went on to register a 29-7 victory in the…
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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. Seuss is famous the world over for the fantastical and surreal worlds he created and populated with characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and The Lorax.
Column: Making ’Beautiful’ music at the Arvada Center
For those who are unfamiliar, a jukebox musical is a show that features tunes most audiences are familiar with. And that kind of show is practically made for “Beautiful,” the story of singer, songwriter and all-around legend Carole King.
Column: Garden Conservancy returns with Open Days
As we roll into late summer here in Colorado, we’re also entering the best time of year to be outside.
Column: Benchmark Theatre explores gun rights
The issue of gun rights is one that almost everyone has an opinion about and has the rare distinction of being one that is literally costing lives as more and more time goes on. All of this makes …
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From the Editor: Weight of healthcare
Over the years, the women in our family have often joked about being cursed as soon as we reach adulthood.…
Castle Rock Town Talk – State of the Town
The work the Town is undertaking to contribute to the quality of life in Castle Rock was the highlight of…
Column: What’s up, world?
On a recent flight from Houston, Texas to Newark, New Jersey, I had a seatmate that had a very interesting…
Guest Column: Reflecting on the state of water
As we approach the end of summer and the irrigation season, it’s a great time to reflect on the state…
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Commissioners cause dismay
The three-member board of Douglas county commissioners once again is in the news over infighting between themselves. It is embarrassing…
Commissioners’ foolishness
The county commissioners’ office and role is to be “responsible under state statute for the health, safety, and welfare of…
Stop cut-through traffic
Pertaining to the Sept. 14 article in the Highlands Ranch Herald that gave detailed information about the ongoing construction at…
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Finding a voice: Teen Summit gives Black teens a space to discuss experiences at metro area schools
The story Our Mindful Kingdom Teen Summit begins with a Black teacher in the Denver Public Schools system.