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Castle Rock Newspress
January 27, 2018
It's time to talk: Don't we all know someone who is struggling with some form of mental illness or mental health challenge? Colorado Community Media has launched a series of articles and forums, entitled “Time to Talk,” on the state of mental health, specifically in Douglas County, but applying to all of us,ÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
January 27, 2018
The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered a controversial school voucher program case to be dismissed, according to a news release from the Douglas County School District. The decision was made Jan. 25, roughly six weeks after the Douglas County School Board voted to rescind the program.
Castle Rock Newspress
January 27, 2018
On Jan. 24, Douglas County Deputy Zack Parrish's patrol vehicle went back into service for the first time since the Dec. 31 shooting that took his life. The vehicle is different — small but powerful details have been added to forever remember the fallen deputy. Parrish, 29, was responding to a domesticÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
January 27, 2018
The suspect in the fatal shooting of Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm has been identified by authorities as Dreion Martise Dearing. Dearing, 22, is facing charges of first-degree murder of a police officer, assault and burglary. He was being held in the Adams County jail without bond. Authorities had notÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
January 27, 2018
Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Pelle, one of the four officers injured in the New Year's Eve shooting that killed Deputy Zackari Parrish, got a special shout out from a movie star. In a video, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson offered words of encouragement as Pelle works toward recovery. “I wanted to wishÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
January 25, 2018
Are we seeing a harbinger of the future? From Telluride to the Eastern Plains, communities across Colorado are experiencing an unusually dry winter, the likes of which have not been seen since 2002. Statewide, we have now seen about three-quarters of the snowfall we typically see this far into theÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
January 25, 2018
Had a hat trick and an assist for the hockey team in an 11-0 win over Air Academy on Jan. 16. India Cole, Castle View. The junior scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 53-41 girls basketball victory over Mountain Vista on Jan. 16. Luke Lonneman, Valor Christian. The senior right wing finishedÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
January 25, 2018
... • Football coach Dustin Pfeiffer has resigned and the search for a new football coach has commenced. In three seasons, Pfeiffer compiled a 6-24-0 record. • A few Sabercats basketball players are among the leaders in Continental League statistics after the games on Jan. 20. Dillon O'Connor is the boysÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
January 24, 2018
I'm originally from Michigan but have lived in Castle Rock for nearly 11 years! I'm a mother to four amazing kids and wife to my best friend, Dan. I'm incredibly passionate about the outdoors, open spaces, wildlife, trail running and photography. My work. I am owner of Hernandez Photography and founder ofÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
December 31, 1999
Helios, a ferruginous hawk, was given to the nonprofit Nature's Educators and now works as a breed “ambassador,” Executive Director Devin Jaffe said. Courtesy photo. Devin Jaffe, director of the nonprofit Nature's Educators, holds an American kestrel named Ajax. The bird was left blind in one eyeÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
December 6, 2017
America has not overhauled its tax code system since 1986. Changing the tax code is challenging due to the complex impacts it can have on both our personal finances and businesses. While tax reform is not easy, the House last month took on this challenge and passed H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs ...
Castle Rock Newspress
December 6, 2017
It is usually at this time of the year, or maybe even sooner, that we hear someone we know say something like, “I am so glad this year is coming to an end.” Or, “I can't wait for the year to be over so I can start fresh again next year.” I actually overheard someone say that on last New Year's Eve they had a ...
Castle Rock Newspress
December 6, 2017
... pitching, playing prowess. Valor Christian's Ali Kilponen is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Pitcher of the Year. Photo by Paul DiSalvo. Douglas County's Abbey Montoya is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Player of the Year. Courtesy photo. Posted Sunday, December 3, 2017 5:16 pm. Jim Benton
Castle Rock Newspress
December 6, 2017
Mountain Vista's Jenna Fitzsimmons is the Colorado Community Media Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Photo by Tom Munds. Valor Christian's Cole Sprout is the Colorado Community Media Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. Photo by Tom Munds. Posted Thursday, November 30, 2017 1:40Â ...
Castle Rock Newspress
December 6, 2017
Brianna Mendoza, left, takes a break from serving at The Office Co. to eat lunch with her cousin, Kaycee Daniels. Posted Monday, December 4, 2017 5:49 pm. Julie A. Taylor Special to Colorado Community Media. Mike Hernandez endured a year and a half of negotiations, employees asking about their fate and no way to ...
Castle Rock Newspress
December 6, 2017
(Tommy Johnson's character in the film “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” is an allusion to that contract.) What would you ask for in exchange for your soul? Fame, fancy cars, and big cigars? To be forever young? A significant weight loss? Or maybe six figures and a national spotlight for four years? Would you ...
Castle Rock Newspress
December 6, 2017
Yes, polls mean little, since a lot will change during the season. Polls are speculative, especially the preseason ones, and teams still have to prove themselves during games. Teams seldom win by reputation alone. Still, polls are interesting and popular. CHSAANow.com released its preseason basketball ...
Castle Rock Newspress
December 4, 2017
If residents have noticed flashing yellow arrows on Castle Rock traffic signals, they'll soon see many more throughout the community. The arrows already exist at several intersections but the town announced in November it will be installing them at 19 more intersections, with work lasting through January.
Castle Rock Newspress
December 1, 2017
The Town of Castle Rock has several documents mapping out its plans for the future. There are transportation plans, water resource plans, and now, a newly updated comprehensive master plan. The comprehensive master plan is the guiding document outlining the town's vision for the future as it growsÃÂ ...
FOX21News.com
November 18, 2017
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — You are invited to two open houses hosted by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) that will focus on the I-25 South corridor, specifically the 18-mile stretch between Castle Rock and Monument known as “The Gap.” The upcoming meeting will provide attendees withÃÂ ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 15, 2017
Despite all the shoppers big box stores see on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving wasn't all that special for Angelo Coiro, owner of ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 15, 2017
Among the thousands of toys given out each year by the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop, stuffed toys are very popular with the younger children.
Castle Rock Newspress
November 15, 2017
Colorado photographer John Fielder will appear at the Castle Pines Dec. 1 event, to introduce his new “A Colorado Winter,” and sell and sign ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 14, 2017
Citing the bowing out of state Attorney General Cynthia Coffman from the race to keep her seat, Republican George Brauchler announced his ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 11, 2017
Former Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for Colorado's 4th Congressional District seat, in a ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 9, 2017
Scuba divers from Greenwood Village's One World Dive and Travel meet some of the ocean's denizens. Courtesy of One World Dive and ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 8, 2017
"commUNITY" candidates, from left, Kevin Leung, Anthony Graziano, Chris Schor and Krista Holtzmann, celebrate their victory in the Douglas ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 8, 2017
Volleyball is a sport that I never connected with, probably because of my introduction decades ago in elementary school. Half of the physical ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 8, 2017
Unofficial election results show the majority of Castle Rock voters who cast ballots in the Nov. 7 election favor changing the city's charter and ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 8, 2017
He had 12 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns as the junior helped the football team post a 37-18 win over Aurora Central on Nov. 4.
Castle Rock Newspress
November 7, 2017
Regulars and newcomers come to The Rock Church in Castle Rock every Wednesday to share a chef-prepared meal. Photo courtesy of The ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 7, 2017
Douglas County School District Interim Superintendent Erin Kane reads to elementary school students at HalloWilcox, the first trick-or-treat ...
Castle Rock Newspress
November 7, 2017
The Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program can help Douglas County residents pay for winter heating costs. Help is available ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 26, 2017
The senior midfielder scored the winning goal in the soccer team's 1-0 win over Ponderosa on Oct. 17. Cole Sprout, Valor Christian.
Castle Rock Newspress
October 26, 2017
Review: A London native, Jessie Ware's music sounds best when its dark out, and “Glasshouse” might just be her most expansive album yet.
Castle Rock Newspress
October 25, 2017
“I think what would calm all the politicians is if they would just go for a 30-minute run every day,” explained Chamberlin. “They would just relax, ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 25, 2017
I don't remember when I fell in love with dinosaurs, but by the time “Jurassic Park” came out in 1993, I was 8 years old and already completely ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 25, 2017
Head trainer Piper Reasoner examines a student at Legend High School after he sustained a head injury at basketball practice. Reasoner says ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 25, 2017
Employees at Arvada's Odyssey Beerwerks work on canning beer on an autumn morning. The brewery won its first Great American Beer ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 24, 2017
Douglas County residents who need assistance with the voting process or have questions about the coordinated election can seek help at one ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 24, 2017
The Colorado Supreme Court visits Mountain Vista High School on Oct. 16 as part of Courts in the Community, an educational program created ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 24, 2017
The Braun family poses in their dining room. From left to right: Brittany, Caleb, Janie, David and Masy. Julie A. Taylor. The Dyer House is the ...
Castle Rock Newspress (blog)
October 19, 2017
Molly McTaggart teaches her fifth-grade class at Cherrelyn Elementary in Englewood. Teachers in Englewood Schools are trained in Mental ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 19, 2017
On the state championship level alone, the Eagles have won 23 championships with 14 runner-up finishes. “At Valor we're always looking at ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 19, 2017
The sophomore was the individual champion by 24 seconds in the Class 4A Jefferson County cross country meet on Oct. 12 with a time of ...
Castle Rock Newspress (blog)
October 19, 2017
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Sept. 28 that it is officially opposing the Nov. 7 ballot measure calling ...
Castle Rock Newspress
October 19, 2017
Campaign finance reports made public by the Colorado Secretary of State's Office on Oct. 17 show that the eight candidates for Douglas ...
Castle Rock Newspress (blog)
October 17, 2017
Jubilee Banjo holds a special place in the heart of his owner, Frances Carbonnel, and consistently ranks almost the best horses in Western ...
Castle Rock Newspress (blog)
October 17, 2017
Oskar Bech-Truemen, an 11-year-old from Rocky Heights Middle School, rolls dough while Maddy Klein, left, and Jordan Kolbjay, both from ...
Castle Rock Newspress (blog)
October 17, 2017
Community members are showing support for Douglas County School Board candidates by painting their cars with one of two images. The car ...
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