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Tall Tales Ranch breaks ground on new home

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

On August 12, Tall Tales Ranch (TTR) broke ground for their future residential facility, four acres north of Schweiger Ranch and east of the RidgeGate Parkway light rail station in…

Help Douglas County prepare for emergencies

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Emergencies rarely arrive with notice, but a prepared community can respond when neighbors need help. The Douglas County Community Foundation’s Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) provides assistance during catastrophic events…

Behind the scenes with the DCSO

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office invites citizens to participate in the 2026 Community Academy. The academy has been redesigned to offer 38 hours of unique opportunities, built upon the principles…

The volunteer spirit of purpose, meaning and connection

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

“We are truly living the volunteer spirit” is a quote often used by the volunteers of the Mountain Pine Woman’s Club (MPWC). MPWC is affiliated with the General Federation of…

Welcome to our team!

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Ken McConnellogue Freelance Writer Ken McConnellogue has called Colorado home for more than five decades. After graduating from Bear Creek High School in Lakewood and working as a carpenter, bartender,…

Free transportation in Douglas County expands to Castle Rock

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Castle Rock residents now have access to free, on-demand transportation following the July 31 expansion of Link On Demand into Castle Rock. The service will take riders anywhere within the…

The biker banker with a big heart

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Lori Taggert has been in the banking industry for 40 years and has spent four years with SouthState Bank as branch manager vice president. Over the years, there have been…

More than mall management

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Josh Weber describes his job as being in “commercial real estate.” Yet his succinct assessment does not begin to describe his work as the senior general manager for Park Meadows,…

Seeing through the eyes of a pet

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Castle Pines loves its pets beyond a shadow of a doubt. From daily “walkies” to full pages of photos in the paper, pet owners know their pets love them back.…

Saying yes to those in need

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

People from all areas of life are accustomed to being touched by Misty Fricke’s generous heart. “There’s a lot of people out there who need help,” said Misty, who volunteers…

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