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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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- Highlands Ranch snow removal a collective effort
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The agencies that receive the majority of complaints about a lack of snow plowing are trying to educate the public about designated responsibilities.
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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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- 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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- Workforce center helps youths find summer jobs
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It’s still winter, but Arapahoe/Douglas Works! believes now is the time for youths to start the hunt for a summer job.
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- Dance craze hits senior living center
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A craze that pairs dance with physical fitness has made quite the impact at one senior living center in Highlands Ranch.
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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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- 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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- Surplus overstated, says Douglas County School District
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Reports that the Douglas County School District is working with a $66 million budget surplus have been greatly exaggerated.
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- Metro district board member resigns in protest
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A Highlands Ranch Metro District board member has resigned after he says fellow directors rejected his ideas and did not receive him in a “collegial manner,” but they say his unprofessional conduct got in the way of business.
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- Highlands Ranch churches plan final resting places
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A lack of final resting places in Highlands Ranch has a few churches doing some careful planning to make sure residents can keep lost loved ones nearby.
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- Santorum wins Colorado caucus, but Romney dominates Douglas County
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In the race for the Republican nomination for president, Rick Santorum clawed his way closer to perceived frontrunner Mitt Romney by winning Colorado’s caucus Feb. 7.
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- Douglas County Commissioner Hilbert selected president of Colorado Counties Inc.
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Douglas County Commissioner Jack Hilbert was elected president of Colorado Counties Inc., placing him at the helm of the organization that represents county commissioners at the state and national levels.
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News Releases
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T-Ridge wrestler notches fifth at state
ThunderRidge wrestling had only one grappler downtown this year. And he represented the Grizzlies all the way to the podium.
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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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