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Arapahoe County announces $46M plans to remodel aging jail facilities
The Arapahoe County Detention Center was built in 1986 to hold 386 inmates. Today, there are upwards of 1,000 people in the jail. To better serve this population, Arapahoe County…
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World opens up for Lone Tree resident who receives Cochlear hearing system
Taylor LaPlace, an employee of Lone Tree-based Cochlear Americas, traded in her hearing aids for Cochlear’s new hearing system, the Osia System. Cochlear Americans said the Osia System is “designed for individuals with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss and single-sided sensorineural deafness.” “Taylor has struggled with speech and development delays since childhood as newborn…
Former zookeeper Lisa Parrish finds new passion in cafe management for Arapahoe Libraries
From training animals to training employees, former zookeeper Lisa Parrish has found a new passion and creative outlet as the leader of the Smoky Hill Library cafe. Parrish, who grew up in Parker, said she joined the Smoky Hill team about two years ago after leaving a world of caring for animals. “My role as…
Englewood School Board to swear in new members Davon Williams and Katie Wilberding Cross in person on Dec. 5
Englewood School Board director-elect Katie Wilberding Cross and Davon Williams will be sworn into office at a regular meeting Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Prior to the meeting, the board will meet at 5 p.m. for headshots and group photos. Board President Duane Tucker said both candidates are scheduled to attend the ceremony in person.…
Sports
PHOTOS: Prairie View, John F. Kennedy clash in Nate Howard Memorial Girls Basketball Tournament
Prairie View’s girls basketball team rallied in the second half and beat John F. Kennedy 48-36 in the opening round of the Nate Howard Memorial Girls Basketball Tournament in Brighton on Nov. 30. The ThunderHawks’ CC Robles topped the score sheet with 23 points, including four, 3-pointers. Paige Walker added 10 for the ThunderHawks. Keana…
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Free holiday event at Centennial Center Park this Saturday
Holiday cheer is coming to Centennial Center Park Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1-3 p.m. as part of the city’s celebration. The free event will feature six performances by local schools and dance groups, who will display their talents on the park’s amphitheater stage throughout the two-hour event. Attendees can also expect a visit from Santa,…
Free holiday events set for Lone Tree this weekend
Lone Tree residents looking for holiday festivities are in luck, as there are free events this weekend open to the community. Tree lighting on Friday The festivities kick off Friday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. with the holiday tree lighting celebration held at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Along with the lighting of the tree,…
Coming Attractions: A myriad of ways to kick off the holiday season
The arrival of Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of the holiday season, with families and friends getting together to share a meal and some great memories. And once dinner is over, what’s next on the itinerary? I have some options that will help you and your loved ones start the season off right. A…
“Shared Visions” celebrates tactile art in exhibit on display through Dec. 5 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts
Instead of simply looking — as they are normally limited to doing — visitors in a gallery last week rubbed, poked, ripped, squeezed and held the art. They were at the “Shared Visions” exhibition, a tactile art show put on through a collaboration between students from Arapahoe Community College and the Colorado Center for the…
Columns & Opinion
Aging Well: Reducing disease risk in modern life
The speaker at the January meeting of the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County will look at why humans are at…
From the editor: A good time to give
While trying to kill time in between hockey games with my children last weekend, we went into a few stores…
Michael Norton: Gratitude that transcends Thanksgiving
As the leaves turn and November arrives, gratitude gets its time in the spotlight. Thanksgiving reminds us to pause and…
From the Editor: Post election wrap up and final thoughts
I know — elections are over and for many of us, we were ready. So — why in the world…
Letters
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Sonya
To Sonya Ellingboe: Reading of your retirement, my heart was filled with conflicting emotions. First, a sense of support for…
Letter to the editor: Girl power 2023
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, was the first “Girl Power” event, a collaboration between the Sturm Collaboration Campus, Arapahoe Community College,…
Letter to the editor: Marshall got it right
I am writing in support of Rep. Robert Marshall’s Nov. 16 forthright and telling column on property tax solutions. As…
Local LIFE
WinterFest brings magic to Thornton
Thornton’s WinterFest — a family-focused holiday celebration highlighted this year by fireworks and drone displays — returns Dec. 8-10 to Carpenter Park, 11000 Colorado Blvd. During WinterFest, the city creates a holiday village on the park’s playing fields, with structures that include Santa’s house, an elves’ cottage, a reindeer hospital and a gingerbread house, all…
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