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RCHS teacher top in her field

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

Yearbook guru Kristi Rathbun is the student media adviser at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) and a master journalism educator (MJE). She was recently named 2022 H.L. Hall National Yearbook…

Rocky Heights teachers find joy in new supplies

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) recently gave grants to teachers, funded from this year’s school-wide fundraiser. Teachers compiled wish lists for supplies and curriculum materials. The fundraiser generated more than…

BRE spelling bee winner

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

Fourth grade student Kiera H. holds her medal for winning the BRE annual spelling bee. The winning word was “dubbed.” Keira is in Hanna Roseman’s class. Photos courtesy of Anita…

Hickory House

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

A barbecue tradition that runs deep One of northern Douglas County’s most well-established restaurants happens to have the least amount of frills. Hickory House, at South Parker Road and Mountain…

Cutest Pets in the Pines

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

Cutest Pet in the Pines – Our top 100 picks Congratulations Athena, an adorable kitten that stole the hearts of our judges and has been selected as the Cutest Pet…

Behind the Badge, Sheriff-Elect Darren Weekly

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

Darren Weekly will be the new sheriff, although he’s not new to town. On January 10, the Colorado native will be sworn in as the 34th sheriff of the Douglas…

Reduced state park pass available with vehicle registration

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

At a time when inflation is high and so seems everything else, nothing sounds better than getting out and into Colorado’s spectacular state parks. Just pick one. They are all…

Breaking Blue: Detentions and the Special Operations Response Team

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

After a riveting class on the Bomb Squad and Investigations Unit last month, I wondered how the Citizens Academy program could top that? They managed to impress with a visit…

County Commissioners adopt 2023 balanced budget

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

The onerous process to develop a balanced budget for all of Douglas County begins each year in May. By mid-October, the preliminary budget is posted online for public access and…

Colorado law requires businesses to start collecting bag fees

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

Consumers should expect a small increase in costs when going to the grocery store and certain restaurants and retail establishments in 2023. Beginning New Year’s Day through January 1, 2024,…

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