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Rock Canyon High School senior Lauren Scott is headed to Mars Hill University in North Carolina, becoming the school’s first female athlete to earn a college scholarship in the emerging sport of women’s flag football.

One tryout changed everything

February 26, 2026

Castle Valley neighbor Lauren Scott has been an athlete for as long as she can remember. But it was not until her sophomore year in high school that she discovered…

The map, courtesy of North Canyons Development Company, is conceptual in nature and may change over time, and the layout and design of the area in the illustration have not been submitted to the City for approval. Inset graphic: The realignment of the existing S. Havana Street several hundred feet to the east.

South Havana Street realignment

February 26, 2026

To continue supporting the growth on the east side of Castle Pines (east of I-25), North Canyons Development Company (NCDC) is actively working to realign the current S. Havana Street…

Future students (far left) join community leaders and DCSD Superintendent Erin Kane with shovels in hand for the official groundbreaking of Elementary School 50 in Lone Tree.

Groundbreaking for DCSD Elementary School 50

February 26, 2026

Community leaders celebrated a milestone on February 4, breaking ground at the future site of Elementary School 50 (temporary name), at 11151 Adage Road in Lone Tree. This is the…

A new neighborhood proposed in Lone Tree

February 26, 2026

Development is being proposed west of I-25 in Lone Tree for a new subdivision called Hillcamp Subdivision or the Mesa Tops project, with a plan to build 343 homes. Brookfield…

Rendering of a new connector trail and pedestrian bridge (highlighted in yellow) near Tall Tales Ranch, at RidgeGate Parkway and S. Havanna Street.

Pedestrian bridge planned near Tall Tales Ranch

February 26, 2026

Douglas County, in partnership with the City of Lone Tree, Parker Water and Sanitation District, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation is building a trail connection for residents of Tall…

Renderings of what the future Castle Pines Community Center will look like. Renovations, expected to start in March and be completed this summer, will improve the space for public and government meetings.

City approves contract to improve community center

February 26, 2026

On February 10, the Castle Pines City Council approved a construction contract for renovations to the Castle Pines Community Center located at 7404 Yorkshire Drive. The space began as a…

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive returns for round two

February 26, 2026

After an overwhelmingly successful first year, the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is back for Round 2, bringing local first responders and the community together once again to help…

Memorial stands, symbolizing the faiths of the four chaplains, honored Lieutenant John P. Washington (Roman Catholic), Lieutenant Alexander D. Goode (Jewish), Lieutenant George L. Fox (Methodist) and Lieutenant Clark V. Poling (Dutch Reformed) and their act of supreme sacrifice.

Ceremony for The Four Chaplains

February 26, 2026

American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187, assisted by a local Cub Scout pack, presented The Four Chaplains Ceremony on January 31 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in…

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Scam calls on the rise

February 26, 2026

There has been a significant increase in scam calls involving individuals impersonating members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). In one of the most common scams, callers claim to…

Chamber of Commerce annual awards luncheon

February 26, 2026

On January 29, Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) members gathered at Seasons 52 at Park Meadows to celebrate the successes of 2025, welcome new board members, share plans for…

Jodi Stevens reading the book she authored with her daughter, Abby, at Pioneer Elementary School in Parker in January.

A passion for history and heritage

February 26, 2026

Jodi Stevens thought she had little time to live after experiencing a basilar artery aneurysm at the base of her brain in 2009. Jodi said she thought about her two…

Rachel Goodman, her husband Raymi, and children Ethan and Zoe are thrilled to be living in the Knightsbridge subdivision. This family photo was taken in the Oak Hills neighborhood by local photographer/resident, Annie Mohler.

Surviving and thriving

February 26, 2026

Rachel Goodman and her family moved to the Knightsbridge subdivision in 2022. She is a mom, wife, friend, cancer survivor, volunteer, coach, book club member and financial planner. Energy and…

Bettas are known for their bright colors. Boba shines brightly with red, black and blue.

A betta named Boba

February 26, 2026

Red and black with tiny flashes of shiny blue, Boba Bar, “Boba” the betta fish is not only beautiful, he is smart, curious and full of personality. The Siamese fighting…

The Barclay Family, Devon, her father Mike, her mother Kim, brother Brady, and their dog Tai enjoy an autumn day.

A swimmer on her way to the delivery room

February 26, 2026

Devon Barclay, 19, is studying to be a labor and delivery nurse at the University of Wyoming. Devon and brother, Brady (17), have both lived in the Turquoise Terrace neighborhood…

Graham Burns delivers water bottles he collected for unhoused individuals.

Never too young

February 26, 2026

Nine-year-old Graham Burns recognized a need and made a difference. After watching a video about people purchasing food for unhoused individuals, Graham thought about similar ways to be involved. With…

An Early Childhood Service Corps (ECSC) volunteer, Chuck Sonderquist, reads to a program site student. ECSC connects older adults (50+) with early childhood education.

Bringing generations together

February 26, 2026

Lisa Armao’s background in early childhood education includes more than 33 years as a Montessori-trained executive director. In 2018, she viewed an intergenerational programing documentary about a memory care home…

Cutest Pets pick up prizes

February 26, 2026

Last month, the winners of the Cutest Pet in the Pines contest stopped by The Pet Stuff Place in the Village Shops to pick up their prizes. Otis, the first-place…

John Adams & Band celebrated the life and legacy of John Denver at Cherokee Ranch & Castle at a series of intimate concerts last month.

A Colorado legend remembered

February 26, 2026

As Colorado marks its 150th anniversary, few musical artists feel as inseparable from the state’s spirit as John (Deutschendorf) Denver––whose stage name was inspired by the capital of his favorite…

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Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 1

February 26, 2026

In recognition of 2026 marking 150 years of Colorado statehood, this segment will highlight the state’s many official emblems and symbols in a multipart series. This month looks at Colorado’s…

The Battle at Lexington Commons was the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War. On April 19, 1775, colonial militia and British troops faced off, which later became known as “the shot heard ‘round the world.” This painting by Howard Pyle is titled “Fight on the Lexington Commons.”

July 4, 2026: What to know for our nation’s 250th birthday (Part 1 of 5)

February 26, 2026

This 4th of July will be different. Off the charts. Americans will come together, setting daily routines aside to whoop it up in a semi-quincentennial gala to contemplate 250 years…

Eric Coronis and his sons, Holden (middle) and Devan (right), at a Colorado Avalanche game.

New executive director at Help & Hope Center

February 26, 2026

If you need help, there is hope. That is the essence of the Help & Hope Center (H&H), which serves Douglas and Elbert counties. Visiting the nonprofit, you will find…

303 Day – Buy Colorado Day

February 26, 2026

Colorado has had the area code 303 since telephone area codes were first established in 1947, and it has been a point of pride for Coloradoans seemingly ever since. Accordingly,…

Early Douglas County cattle barons

February 26, 2026

Jacob and Benedict Schultz of Switzerland were among the earliest Europeans immigrating to Colorado, finding their way to Russellville in the midst of gold fever in 1859. Housed at the…

Hoops and hardwood

February 26, 2026

The “Big Dance,” the nickname for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, has captured American attention since 1939. Our appetite for basketball has only increased over the past nine…

The Elevated Edit – March 2026

February 26, 2026

Dear Reader, You know I adore a party! So, this month I thought we would chat about the two most important people who make the party, the throwers and the…

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One tryout changed everything

February 26, 2026

South Havana Street realignment

February 26, 2026

Groundbreaking for DCSD Elementary School 50

February 26, 2026

A new neighborhood proposed in Lone Tree

February 26, 2026

Pedestrian bridge planned near Tall Tales Ranch

February 26, 2026

City approves contract to improve community center

February 26, 2026

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive returns for round two

February 26, 2026

Ceremony for The Four Chaplains

February 26, 2026

Scam calls on the rise

February 26, 2026

Chamber of Commerce annual awards luncheon

February 26, 2026

A passion for history and heritage

February 26, 2026

Surviving and thriving

February 26, 2026

A betta named Boba

February 26, 2026

A swimmer on her way to the delivery room

February 26, 2026

Never too young

February 26, 2026

Bringing generations together

February 26, 2026

Cutest Pets pick up prizes

February 26, 2026

A Colorado legend remembered

February 26, 2026

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 1

February 26, 2026

July 4, 2026: What to know for our nation’s 250th birthday (Part 1 of 5)

February 26, 2026

New executive director at Help & Hope Center

February 26, 2026

303 Day – Buy Colorado Day

February 26, 2026

Early Douglas County cattle barons

February 26, 2026

Hoops and hardwood

February 26, 2026

The Elevated Edit – March 2026

February 26, 2026

Senior organizations join forces

February 26, 2026

Medic Alert bracelets and necklaces available from the DCSO on a first come, first served basis – limited supply.

Free Medic Alert program

February 26, 2026

Roberta Allen and Steve Dawes on a recent trip to Vail.

A retiree with a heart for the metro district

February 26, 2026

Games & Puzzles – March 2026

February 26, 2026

Popping up with something delicious for brunch

February 26, 2026

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