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Douglas County extends public health order on immigrants, communicable disease
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — The Douglas County Board of Health voted unanimously on Thursday to extend a public health order requiring health information disclosure from organizations transporting immigrants into the county. Board members originally voted on the order in December, deciding to extend it Thursday as a precaution, the...
EDITORIAL: DougCo defies Colorado’s sanctuary madness
Kudos to the elected leadership in one of Colorado’s fastest-growing counties for standing up to the state government over its reckless “sanctuary” policies that lure illegal immigration. As reported Friday in The Gazette, Douglas County commissioners are considering a court challenge to state laws that effectively bar...
Meet Leo, the law enforcement puppy building bridges with older adults
The older adult population in Douglas County is expected to double by 2050. Now the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is finding new ways to build bridges with that population, thanks to a special K9.The youngest attendee at March's Highlands Ranch Senior Club Luncheon is only four months old."He is a good puppy," one attendee said.The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says their newest addition, Bernedoodle Leo, is the first and only law enforcement senior resource dog that they know of in the state of Colorado.Leo, whose name is an acronym for "law enforcement officer," is almost a month into his duties,...
Op-Ed: Colorado State Education Board fails rural teachers
On Thursday, March 14, Elizabeth School District asked for a waiver from the Colorado State Board of Education allowing it to consider hiring non-licensed substitutes to serve in its classrooms as a last resort. The rural district, which sits on the edge of the Denver metro area, has been working for the last year to close a staffing gap resulting from a substitute fill rate of less than 60%, which has put major pressure on its teachers. Under state rules, school districts may only employ...
The Whispering Aspen: empowering adults with disabilities
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — When it comes to grabbing a bite to eat or picking out a new pair of earrings, The Whispering Aspen has plenty of options, but the store is also making a life-changing difference in the lives of adults with disabilities by ensuring they learn the necessary skills for bright career paths. “We […]
Littleton Commuters Face Delays as MBTA Train, Tractor Trailer Collide; No Injuries Reported
Commuters in Littleton experienced an unexpected disruption today when a tractor trailer clashed with an MBTA Commuter Rail train. The close shave, which happened near the crossing at King Street and Taylor Street around noon, fortunately resulted in no injuries, officials said, as reported by the Littleton Police Department. Chief...
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