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Letter - Drag show protest was misguided

Drag show protest was misguided In response to the June 23 article “Drag show protesters, counterprotesters eye future events”: What’s “normal” in America right now, Ms. Overbeck, are … more

6/28/22 01:46 PM

Letter - Disappointed by drag show decision

Disappointed by drag show decision I was sad and disappointed to read in the June 23 issue of the Highlands Ranch Herald that the Southridge Recreation Center sponsored a drag show. I wager that most … more

6/28/22 01:46 PM

Letter: LPS interpreters deserve better

LPS interpreters deserve better After Littleton Public Schools board members voted to deny collective bargaining rights to interpreters for deaf/hard-of-hearing students on June 9, I was reminded of … more

6/21/22 12:57 PM

Letter: Laydon has integrity

Laydon has integrity I am so proud to have Abe Laydon as county commissioner representing my district. Over the last few years, Commissioner Laydon was a leader in opening Douglas County so local … more

6/14/22 02:42 PM

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$33,100,000 in grant money available to Colorado non profits

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced the Nonprofit Infrastructure (NPI) Grant Program, a statewide grant program for small, community-based, nonprofit organizations. View more Post your news

Letter: We are not helpless against gun violence

We are not helpless against gun violence I’m sure I am not alone in feeling many emotions after the killing of children in Uvalde, Texas last month. I have experienced sadness, anger, fear, and … more

6/14/22 02:42 PM

Letter: Weekly is excellent choice

Weekly is excellent choice Douglas County has a long history of excellent leadership in the sheriff’s office. Our community safety standards and enforcement — much like the geographical distance … more

6/14/22 02:42 PM

Letter: Assault weapons are false idol

Assault weapons are false idol I am white and used to be a Christian. One of my mother’s brothers, Uncle Lowell, was a Methodist minister who ministered to two or three backwoods congregations in … more

6/14/22 02:42 PM

Letter: Directors showing bad faith

Directors showing bad faith A growing chorus of Highlands Ranch residents are bringing awareness to an upcoming “drag” show on June 17 at the community’s Southridge Recreation Center. While … more

6/14/22 02:42 PM

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BELLCO TO OPEN BRANCH IN BUCKLEY

Bellco Credit Union announced that it will open a new branch in the Buckley neighborhood of Aurora in late 2023. View more Post your news

Letter: Frizell is best for HD45

Frizell is best for HD45 Lisa Frizell is the right person at the right time to represent us here in House District 45. Lisa’s unique principles, experience and leadership enable her to hit the … more

6/14/22 02:42 PM

Letter - Don't believe smear by GOP

Don't believe smear by GOP Talk about a smear campaign. Recently the official Douglas County Republicans sent out a smear email accusing the Douglas County Democratic Party of creating and … more

6/9/22 09:27 AM

Letter - Buck’s words felt hollow

Buck’s words felt hollow I attended the Memorial Day remembrance in Littleton. I also attended the ceremony in Highlands Ranch. At Littleton’s event, the only speakers were veterans and a … more

6/7/22 01:35 PM

Letter - Sheriff explains Weekly support

Sheriff explains Weekly support Primary ballots are in the mail, and I’ve received over a hundred texts, emails, and phone calls from people asking me “who should I vote for in the primary for … more

6/7/22 01:35 PM

Letter - Societal decay is problem

Societal decay is problem Why would a human being do something like this to other human beings? Evil. You can’t “ban” evil any more than you can “ban” earthquakes. As for “thoughts and … more

5/31/22 12:46 PM

Letter - Support Anderson for sheriff

Support Anderson for sheriff John Anderson is the only Douglas County candidate for sheriff to stand up at the 2019 Senate hearings and speak out against Sheriff Spurlock’s red flag bill. Candidate … more

5/31/22 12:46 PM

Letter: Weekly is the choice for sheriff

Douglas County is at a critical moment in time. Our public safety is in crisis and we find ourselves at a crossroads: either we make the same mistakes as Denver and … more

5/24/22 12:58 PM

Letter: Ganahl lagging as pro-life activist

Ganahl lagging as pro-life activist Heidi Ganahl as a gubernatorial candidate says she is pro-life, and she may be, but she’s certainly not the pro-life activist she professes to be. Heidi will … more

5/24/22 12:58 PM

Letter - Nelson campaign fear-mongering

Nelson campaign fear-mongering Douglas County’s election process is sound and well-thought-of by people on both sides of the aisle. Kory Nelson announced his candidacy for the Douglas County Clerk … more

5/17/22 01:00 PM

Letter - Choose common sense over pipeline

Choose common sense over pipeline There has been a lot talk about water conservation lately so I decided to chart our elderly two-person household use over the past two years vs. our water budget. … more

5/17/22 01:00 PM

Letter - O’Donnell is best choice for SOS

O’Donnell is best choice for SOS The Colorado Secretary of State (SOS) is elected to oversee and administer a broad range of laws pertaining to a comprehensive list of areas involving … more

5/17/22 12:59 PM

Letter - Douglas County needs Anderson

Douglas County needs Anderson Why would John Anderson get back into the fray for sheriff after earning the post of commander and retiring from police work? The answer is simple. John Anderson is a … more

5/17/22 12:54 PM

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Sports

Dakota Ridge shuts out Lutheran to win first state title in 20 years

Dakota Ridge senior Bailey Pignatore has been at the right place at the right time all season for the Eagles’ girls soccer team.

Medicine on ice: hockey

On a typical Wednesday morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, skates cut into a sparkling, freshly cleaned sheet of ice. Patrick Donnelly is standing on the bench spitting blood because his wisdom teeth were pulled the day prior. But he wouldn’t miss supporting his friends and teammates at a practice. Not for pulled teeth. Not for the mid-March snowstorm. And certainly not for his heart condition.

Fort Lupton athlete has earned 10 letters, wants four more

There’s something about athletics that appeals to Fort Lupton High School’s Rylee Balcazar. She’s won 10 varsity letters through her three years of high school: three letters …

Stutzman finally wins her state titles in record-setting fashion

Pomona senior Emma Stutzman still had enough energy for a victorious scream after running the Class 5A girls 3,200-meter run in a time of 10 minutes, 12.68 seconds May 19 at Jeffco Stadium.

A 70s love story from Casa Bonita

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