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- Posted: February 22, 2012
- Douglas County ranks sixth on wealth list
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With a median household income nearly double the national average, Douglas County made it to No. 6 on a list of the nation’s wealthiest counties, published by MSN Money.
The list, based on 2010 Census figures, showcased the 15 counties with the highest median household incomes. The lowest figure, about $87,000, was well above the national average of $49,445, at a time when the national average income declined by 2.3 percent.
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- Castle Rock town council candidates declare for April election
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Voters in Castle Rock will face a choice in two districts in the April 3 town council race, with five candidates vying for the seats.
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- Hospital construction in full swing
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While some might argue whether the Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus has the biggest construction crew in town with 140 construction workers, the largest project at 212,000 square feet or the tallest crane at more than three stories hi...
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- Mywedding.com teams with Pixorial to deliver video memories
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When the giant of the online wedding industry met the up-and-comer of the video tech market, it was a practically perfect marriage.
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- Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Reports
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Identity theft, Parker
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- Empty Bowl in 12th year
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Steve Buck has been a potter since his high school years. Not a full time potter — “That wouldn’t be fair to my kids,” he said — but enough to make a rewarding hobby out of his lifelong passion.
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- Castle Rock woman granted delay in plea
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A Douglas County District Court judge granted a Castle Rock woman charged with murdering her two children a third delay in entering her plea. Judge Vincent White said he expects defense attorneys are moving toward a not guilty by reason ...
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- Free holistic health care available in Castle Rock
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The health care providers at Castle Rock’s Holistic Care and Education Center took the corporate route to find their way to their midlife careers.
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- Red-light cameras at I-25 and Lincoln targeted for removal
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Lone Tree Police plan to remove cameras designed to catch red-light runners at the Interstate 25 and Lincoln Avenue intersection. The cameras at Park Meadows Drive and Lincoln, however, are likely to stay.
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- Death penalty arguments resume in Douglas County court
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The death penalty case against Edward Montour resumed in Douglas County District Court as attorneys began pre-trial arguments in advance of his September trial.
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- Franktown man killed in crash
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A family of four was involved in a deadly crash that killed a 26-year resident of Franktown. Ronald J. Kmieciak, 76, died Jan. 26, when the car he was driving was struck while traveling southbound on Colorado 83, said Colorado State Troo...
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- Chaparral High School students suspected of sexting
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At least four Chaparral High School students are suspected of distributing graphic photos of another student.
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- Fire claims Douglas County home
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Franktown and Elizabeth firefighters responded to a weekend blaze that destroyed a house off of Singing Hills Road. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a passing motorist shortly after midnight Feb. 12, with a re...
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- A mom on a mission
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Carolyn Gensler never counted on experiencing two distinctly different types of heartache that would turn her life upside-down.
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- School board members’ Romney endorsement draws concerns
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The Douglas County School District Board of Education did not endorse Republican Mitt Romney for president. But all seven board members did — as individuals.
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News Releases
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Castle Rock n’ Rollers tackle fifth new season of flat-track derby
The Castle Rock n’ Rollers are back at it again. Bruises and all.
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Young cellist stars with Arapahoe Philharmonic
Arapahoe Philharmonic will perform music from Germany and Austria at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at Mission Hills Church, 620 Southpark Drive, Littleton.
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