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Davon Williams joins Englewood school board one day before felony court appearance
Two people were sworn in as newly elected Englewood school board members on Dec. 5. One was Katie Wilberding Cross, a social worker and school volunteer, and the other was…
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Greenwood Village authorities ask for public’s help in search for missing 14-year-old
The authorities in Greenwood Village are looking for a 14-year-old boy who went missing several days ago. Gabriel Aiseia, who is roughly 5-foot-8-inches tall with brown eyes and dark hair, was last seen at approximately 3 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Extended Stay, located at 9253 E. Costilla Ave., according to the City of Greenwood…
Arapahoe County Commissioner Leslie Summey reflects on first 10 months in office
After 10 months of serving as an Arapahoe county commissioner, Leslie Summey said the biggest thing she has learned is that commissioners are involved in every aspect of the county. “If it says ‘county,’ it’s our lane,” she said. “It really is so much of everything. But I love it. I love every moment of…
How one enterprising electrician made Denver the Christmas capital of the world
Around Christmastime in 1914, David Dwight Sturgeon’s son fell ill and became bedridden. Sturgeon, an electrician who would go on to start the Sturgeon Electric Company, devised a plan to dip light bulbs in red and green paint and string them on a tree outside the family’s home on 34th in Denver. The elder Sturgeon…
Sports
Professional indoor soccer debuts this December in Northglenn, Jeffco
The Colorado Rapids ended their season in October. But despite winter pushing us all inside, there are still games for pro soccer fans to see. And they can stay warm, too. From Northglenn to Littleton, fans will enjoy yet another exciting new professional sports team in Colorado. The Colorado Bucks Soccer Club is the latest…
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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,…
Arvada Center hosts ‘Cinderella’ this holiday season
The holiday season is a time filled with stories, whether they come in form of traditions long passed down or the fantastical kind we all gather round to hear for another year. For this year, the Arvada Center’s holiday show is a bit of both —Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” “Cinderella is a great holiday show…
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…
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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