Some of the companies I'm happy to keep - #lakewoodnews

You will be known by the company you keep. My Dad used to preach that line to us, as both encouragement to surround ourselves with good people, and a warning that you can't hang out in the wrong

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Reporter Stories: Growth Caps and other July fireworks - #lakewoodnews

Join Community Editor Joseph Rios to discuss Lakewood's growth cap vote and Independence Day events across the Denver Metro area.

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SeriesFest reflects the times, spotlights new voices - #lakewoodnews

When it comes to telling complex, human stories television is truly the place to be. That power is what inspired Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook to start SeriesFest in Denver five years ago.

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Editorial cartoon for June 27 - #lakewoodnews

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County considers sale of New York Building in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

The county could save about $7 million in capital funding over the next few years should it go forward with selling the New York Building in Lakewood to its current tenants. The building, which

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Anderson Park to reopen this Saturday - #lakewoodnews

Anderson Park on W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge is scheduled to reopen beginning with a celebration hosted by Mayor Bud Starker on June 29 at 10:30 a.m. The plan to renovate and improve Anderson Park is

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Lakewood learns the future of its growth on July 2 - #lakewoodnews

John Henderson, who has lived in Lakewood for more than three years, points to the Alta Green Mountain apartment complex, set to open in August, when he talks about why he will vote for the hotly ...

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Blue Knights march on in Denver - #lakewoodnews

The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps came to Denver on June 20 to play a stand-still performance during Civic Center Eats. The corps usually plays in formations but did a standing concert at the ...

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'Colorado's Historic Churches' ready for summer reading - #lakewoodnews

They're built from wood, brick, adobe, stone and combinations thereof and vary in size from small chapel to ones that seat many hundred parishioners. Many still function every Sunday and at other

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Courage and conviction when faced with conflict - #lakewoodnews

There is no avoiding it, there will come a time when we will all face some type of conflict in our lives. We can could find ourselves in a conflict over opinions, we may have disagreements at work or

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Concentrated innuendo brings about maximum effectiveness - #lakewoodnews

Six words may not seem like a lot, but think of the evocations of "I love you. Or do I?" You have a story, complete with conflict. Entries in the six-word story contest came from California,

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Apollopalooza celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing - #lakewoodnews

For those who weren't alive on the night of July 20 a half-century ago, it's difficult to imagine what it must've been like to see men land on the moon for the first time. For the millions ...

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After struggling with depression, Arvada man tells his story - #lakewoodnews

Twenty-two years after he first started struggling with depression, Geoff Grandi's symptoms hadn't gone away. They had only intensified, exacerbated by a number of factors -- his job, his

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'Living history' locomotive returns home after 12 years - #lakewoodnews

Rail fans from across the country are excited that an iconic Rio Grande Southern locomotive will soon be in operation again. "It's an important piece of railroad history, and to actually be able

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Columbine graduate works to help rename highway for slain teacher - #lakewoodnews

A member of the Columbine High School class of 2000 plans to donate money from the sale of his artwork to help rename part of C-470 in honor of Dave Sanders, the teacher who was killed at the school

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Attorney representing I-70 truck driver arrested - #lakewoodnews

Robert Corry, the attorney representing the truck driver involved in the fiery Interstate 70 crash that left four people dead, was arrested June 14 on suspicion of criminal mischief, reckless

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'He meant so much to this community' - #lakewoodnews

On Jan. 25, 1998, Littleton residents Sandy and David Alexander were sitting at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego as they witnessed the Denver Broncos win the franchise's first Super Bowl. Following the ...

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Affidavit: STEM security guard wounded student; suspects used cocaine before attack - #lakewoodnews

Court documents in the case against one STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting suspect released June 20 show a private security guard at the school fired gunshots at other responding officers and ...

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Thousands expected to attend Arvada on Tap - #lakewoodnews

This Saturday, Arvada on Tap is back for its fifth year, inviting event-goers to sample beers from 35 different breweries. The event will be held at Ralston Park Addition on Simms Street and 64th ...

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State high court clears path for TABOR ballot issue - #lakewoodnews

Proponents of a Colorado ballot initiative to eliminate a constitutional amendment that strictly limits government's ability to tax and spend can proceed with their campaign to put the question on

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Take a look at how the stars shine for you - #lakewoodnews

There's a name for the enormous leap in quality that television programs have seen since the turn of the century -- Peak TV. Thanks to streaming options like Netflix and Hulu, the emergence of ...

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College baseball opening doors for Colorado athletes - #lakewoodnews

It's been slow -- like an off-speed changeup -- for people to realize, but big-time college baseball is no longer a long shot for players who participate in Colorado high school baseball. ...

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'Play of Light' art exhibition speaks to rhythms, harmonies - #lakewoodnews

Artist Jane Guthridge will exhibit her artworks large and small in the gallery at Littleton Museum from June 28 to Aug. 25. "Play of Light: Works by Jane Guthridge" will include large ...

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Fourth of July, the Colorado way - #lakewoodnews

The day before the Continental Congress' adoption of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife on July 3, 1776 about how he hoped succeeding generations would celebrate ...

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Keep yourself humble to avoid a stumble - #lakewoodnews

One of my favorite things to see is a humble winner. Not only a humble winner, but also a humble leader who willingly shares the victory and gives credit to the team around them, their friend, or a ...

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Hey kids, life is nice without that device - #lakewoodnews

I was standing at the crossroads a few years ago. Along came a fellow with a guitar. Said his name was Robert Johnson and that he had something to sell, but not to me. I told him, "Me too." He

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Yolks on us: The confusing nature of eggs - #lakewoodnews

Time Magazine recently published an article titled "Are Eggs Healthy?" You may end up more confused about eggs after reading that article, so I thought I would share what I know about eggs. In

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Symposium for those working with trafficked, abused - #lakewoodnews

Pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, mental health professionals, counseling students and others who care for those wounded by sex trafficking or sexual abuse are invited to participate in the

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Offering a helping hand - #lakewoodnews

Residents at the Village at Belmar presented more than $3,000 in check donations to three groups on June 12. The groups who received donations include West Metro Fire, The Action Center and Alpine

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George Wolfson - #lakewoodnews

About me I came out here from New York City in 1996. I was living in an apartment along Depew Street when I first moved here. I remember three men knocking on my door, claiming they were my

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'There's so much good in the world' - #lakewoodnews

When Paul Marinello saw an ambulance outside the Smiths' house on April 18, he assumed the ambulance had come for 2-year-old Austin. Austin had been born with an interstitial lung disease, the ...

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15-year-old Arvada race car driver raises money for cancer patients - #lakewoodnews

When 15-year-old Cassidy Hinds tells her friends she's a competitive race car driver, at first they don't believe her. "I kind of have to prove it to them," she said. So she invites friends ...

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Letter to the editor: New Columbine plan disgraceful - #lakewoodnews

New Columbine plan disgraceful I find the entire idea of a "new Columbine" to be disgraceful and an insult to the memory of the deceased. This seems to be a cowards' way out of the situation by

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Payoff for growth 'rarely worth the price' - #lakewoodnews

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. -- Italian proverb, attributed to Montgomery Scott Raise your hand if you've been inconvenienced--either in minor ways or in major

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Robbie's Hope grants $20,000 to Second Wind Fund - #lakewoodnews

A $20,000 grant from Robbie's Hope Foundation will help Second Wind Fund provide mental health services and suicide prevention resources for at-risk teens and youth. Denver-based Second Wind Fund

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Area Walmart, Sam's stores kick off fundraising - #lakewoodnews

All Denver Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs have kicked off their Children's Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising campaign to help treat local children who are sick or injured. All money raised

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With 5A money, district accelerates digital learning plan - #lakewoodnews

From conducting virtual dissections to putting together podcasts, students at Arvada West High School find themselves on their devices "in every single subject for every grade," said librarian ...

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10 Ways to Love your Brain - #lakewoodnews

This June, during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer's Association is hoping to raise awareness of this devastating disease by sharing 10 Ways to Love your Brain. Nearly 6

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Family Tree asks the community to count its comforts - #lakewoodnews

Rich Karlis had just wrapped up his second season as a kicker for the Denver Broncos, and he was trying to figure out what to do with his free time. When he learned about Family Tree -- a nonprofit ...

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Effort seeks civic discourse, civility among different views - #lakewoodnews

When Coloradans hear news reports that Amazon or any national tech giant is coming to to the state, Sam Bailey figures they imagine an invasion. "When you saw something on the news, like Amazon's

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Vietnam memorial exhibit will heal wounds of war - #lakewoodnews

As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Jim Topkoff has met many who, after serving in the war, "don't want anything to do with it." "There are thousands who just felt so neglected and unappreciated

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'Bull in a China Shop' gives audiences a fast-paced 90 minutes - #lakewoodnews

"Bull in a China Shop," now playing at Benchmark Theatre in Lakewood, is ideally timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, which assured women ...

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Stressed out? Your dog may feel it too - #lakewoodnews

When dog owners go through a stressful period, they're not alone in feeling the pressure -- their dogs feel it too, a new study suggests. Dog owners experiencing long bouts of stress can transfer

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Scope out the heavens at area observatories - #lakewoodnews

One of the best parts of summer are the warm evenings, which allow for all kinds of fun activities without the sweltering summer sun. And some great activities are only available during the evening ...

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Keeping commitments we make to ourselves - #lakewoodnews

As any good salesperson or sales manager will tell you, getting a "verbal" commitment or a "verbal" yes from a prospect, without a signed agreement or authorized transaction, just doesn't ...

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Letter to the editor: School rebuild balderdash - #lakewoodnews

Can you think of anything more ridiculous than the Jeffco School Board's proposal to demolish the Columbine High School and replicate it a few feet away? Where is the money for this boondoggle ...

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Adopting budget and pay raises, board calls for changes in negotiation process - #lakewoodnews

Thursday's school board meeting found some board members feeling somewhat "backed into a corner," in the words of board member Brad Rupert, as the board adopted the district budget for

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Letter to the editor: Thank you Colorado - #lakewoodnews

A couple of weeks ago I had a letter to the editor published in this newspaper. It said that I was doing a state report on Colorado and asked you to send me some information. Your response was ...

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A fashion show for everyone - #lakewoodnews

Teddy Polito loves fashion. He can pull off many different styles, but on June 8, he walked through the heart of Belmar decked out in cowboy boots and cowboy shirts -- something he feels comfortable

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Lakewood City Council looks at street lighting - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood is considering using some of TABOR funds that voters passed last year to improve the city's street and path lighting for safety. On June 3, Lakewood City Council discussed the possibility

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A circus celebration in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

On June 8, Lakewood hosted its own circus in the 40 West Arts District. As part of the district's first Friday, which is held the first Friday of each month, 40 West Arts District displayed its

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Lakewood baker Jack Phillips again being sued - #lakewoodnews

Autumn Scardina, an attorney from Arvada, is not ready to walk away from her case against Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood. Scardina's attorneys formally filed a complaint

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Reuniting Rosies - #lakewoodnews

Are you a Rosie, or do you know one who might like to meet Ruth Mullis? Reach out to Mullis at enerbun2@juno.com. Or reach out to Jo Ann Fisher, the head of the Colorado chapter of the American Rosie

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Reuniting Rosies - #lakewoodnews

Are you a Rosie, or do you know one who might like to meet Ruth Mullis? Reach out to Mullis at enerbun2@juno.com. Or reach out to Jo Ann Fisher, the head of the Colorado chapter of the American Rosie

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Colorado delegates at D-Day anniversary event - #lakewoodnews

Reps. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) and Jason Crow (CO-06) are pictured during the bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Normandy, France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Allied D-Day ...

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This summer, put down the phone - #lakewoodnews

Summer is here, which typically means teenagers have more free time on their hands. And their hands may often be even more busy with their smartphones as they try to stay in touch with friends and

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Editorial cartoon - #lakewoodnews

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Jeffco Athletics inducts four new members into Hall of Fame - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Jeffco Public Schools held is 33rd annual Hall of Fame banquet Thursday, June 6, at the Arvada Center. Mary Anderson, Ron Castagna, Sue Ellis and Rudy Martin joined the Jeffco Athletic

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Baby goats to provide one-of-a-kind experience for yoga class - #lakewoodnews

There's something about being around silly baby goats that brings a smile to people's faces. "It makes people happy," said Lili Shelton, the wellness and fitness director at Mount Vernon

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Colorado Renaissance Festival promises magical season - #lakewoodnews

The eight-week Colorado Renaissance Festival kicks off its 43rd summer on Saturday, June 15, with a treasure trove of magic, artisans and entertainment in Larkspur, 30 minutes south of Denver and

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Looks like a fun family fishing season - #lakewoodnews

A fishing guide I enjoy time with on the upper South Platte River waters gave me a "wake up call" this week. He reported he was not taking any reservations between the last week in May and July 1

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I've got friends in Mile High places - #lakewoodnews

I was there. Yes, I was at the Garth Brooks concert last weekend. If you would have asked me 20 years ago if I could ever imagine spending the kind of money it took to get tickets, so I could see

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Peak experience is a case of aiming way too high - #lakewoodnews

The greatest risk I am willing to take is grocery shopping in Douglas County on a Saturday afternoon. It is an electrifying episode of "Supermarket Sweep" conjoined with a dress rehearsal for

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Without low-cost adult ed classes, 'I couldn't have gone on in school' - #lakewoodnews

It had been 29 years since Aimee Diehl had last taken a math class. Having struggled with math in high school, the Lakewood resident believed the subject would stand in the way of her going to

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Nuclear Care Partners plans Rocky Flats breakfast - #lakewoodnews

For nearly 40 years, nuclear weapons parts were produced at the Rocky Flats Plant, located just a few miles northwest of downtown Denver. From 1952 to 1989, Rocky Flats workers used plutonium to

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'We did our part' - #lakewoodnews

There isn't much time left to get to know someone like Ruth Mullis. Mullis, 96, is one of a dwindling number of "Rosies," named for Rosie the Riveter -- women who stepped into men's roles in ...

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Swift water is safety focus as snowpack melts - #lakewoodnews

Rachel Kohler loves rivers. "Playing in rivers can be a ton of fun," she said, "as long as you're doing it with full knowledge of the risks -- and you have a safety plan in place." For her

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Cycling championships combine with community for Wheat Ridge Criterium - #lakewoodnews

Professional cyclists from across the state of Colorado, spectators, and beer lovers gathered on June 9, for the sixth annual Wheat Ridge Criterium and Brewfest. The event featured several state

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Lakewood Police still looking for two men who are accused of an attempted kidnapping - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Police is asking the community for help with identifying two suspects after an attempted abduction. On May 15, two male suspects in a white van pulled up to the Holiday Gardens Apartments at

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New book honors Lakewood citizens who created Belmar Park - #lakewoodnews

A new book released by area journalist Stuart MacPhail highlights the "David vs. Goliath" struggle that Lakewood citizens endured and won to save a large portion of the former May Bonfils Estate

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Jeffco school district considering tearing down old Columbine High School - #lakewoodnews

Dear Jeffco Public Schools parents, staff, students, and community members, On April 20, 1999, the Jeffco community was rocked by the then unimaginable school shooting which took the lives of ...

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Seeing how it all adds up for area schools - #lakewoodnews

Yes, it seems like the fall 2018-19 Colorado High School Sports Association sports season started just a couple weeks ago, but the spring campaign is now over. Some teams and individuals were left ...

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Roxborough guest is kind of a big deal - #lakewoodnews

Word has it that Big Foot will walk about in Roxborough State Park on June 8 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) on a mission to remind visitors to "Leave No Trace" at this gorgeous nearby spot in Douglas ...

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The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship - #lakewoodnews

On May 31, media were invited to photograph practice runs for the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship. The event took place June 1 at True Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, near the C-470 and

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A tree grows in Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews

Members of the Sustainable Wheat Ridge Committee and guests thelped plant a sycamore tree, May 29, on the soccer field at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. The tree, a London Plane

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Letter to the editor: Strange sign - #lakewoodnews

I found particularly peculiar the protest sign which one person carried which read "Save Women's Lives -- Keep Abortion Legal" There is absolutely no evidence for this claim. In fact, ...

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17-year-old killed in Lakewood shooting - #lakewoodnews

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the area of West Florida Avenue and South Yarrow Street at 4:15 a.m. on June 2., Lakewood police said. When police arrived to the scene, they found two other

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It's Criterium time again in Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews

Cyclists from across the state will compete on June 9 at the Criterium and Brewfest in downtown Wheat Ridge. During each of the day's races, participants ride as many laps of the 1-mile circuit as

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Golden girls softball league grows to about 100 players this year - #lakewoodnews

For 13-year-old Casey Hume, it doesn't get much better than playing softball with her friends on a warm summer night under the lights at Lions Park. "It's just a cool experience," she said.

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Middle school teacher lives 'childhood dream' as pro gamer - #lakewoodnews

Three and a half years ago, Arvada resident Josh Shoeman entered and won his first gaming tournament, also winning his first prize: a sandwich from Cheba Hut. The tournament saw players go ...

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Moms find support at Baby Cafe - #lakewoodnews

As an employee of the Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation, data manager Choni Cooper knew that the organization had help available for moms who had questions about nursing their children.

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Seeking the unique in exciting eateries around Denver - #lakewoodnews

The dining scene in Denver is in a constant state of exciting evolution, as new chefs and restaurants find unique ways to cater to the city's burgeoning population. And while that statement is

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Editorial cartoon for June 6 - #lakewoodnews

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The starts and stops of life deserve attention - #lakewoodnews

Although the summer doesn't officially begin until June 20, we often talk about Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of the summer. Parties, barbeques, picnics, and all sorts of outdoor

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Essentially, some of these claims seem pretty oily - #lakewoodnews

Some jokes about oil are too crude for my taste. But seriously. While I was waiting for my prescription to be filled by the pharmacist, I waited in a small area that was shelf after shelf of

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Get away by staying nearby this summer - #lakewoodnews

For adventurers, Colorado offers fourteeners, national forests and famous sand dunes, but if you live in the Denver metro area and aren't fond of hours-long drives, the state is still home to many

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Clear Creek plan would get trail users closer to creek - #lakewoodnews

This month, city personnel will seek community input on Arvada's Clear Creek Corridor Master Plan, which aims to enhance the environmental and recreational experiences for residents along the Clear

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Treasure hunting for great reading - #lakewoodnews

All the smiles are wonderful. Whether it be an adult who found a book that completes a his or her collection by a certain author, or a little kid who can't wait to take home their bag full books

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Kendrick Lakes Elementary awaits for new school building - #lakewoodnews

At Kendrick Lakes Elementary school in Lakewood, parents will rave about the school's community. Last fall, the school was bestowed with the National Blue Ribbon award by the U.S. Department of

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Jill Schroeder-Dom - #lakewoodnews

About me I grew up in a musical household in Oklahoma. My mother was a church organist, and it was almost required for us to take piano lessons as a kid. It was something I wanted to do though. As I

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Opposition says growth measure not wanted - #lakewoodnews

After being first proposed in June 2017, the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative is now going to an election on July 2, there is at least one community group that is opposing its passage. Our ...

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Growing pains in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

When the Beacon85 Apartments opened up along 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood resident Alan Heald's frustration grew. Heald, who has lived in the city since 2007, said the apartment complex sits where

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A resource for Spanish speakers in Jefferson County - #lakewoodnews

Paulina Erices started working for Jefferson County Public Health a few years ago as a maternal child health specialist. Erices began to hear a common pattern with some of the Spanish speaking

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Without agreement on salary, union and district must meet in August - #lakewoodnews

With the Board of Education adopting its budget on June 6, district leaders and members of district unions -- the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) and Jeffco Educational Support

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Three plead not guilty to gruesome murder - #lakewoodnews

Abel Gallegos, 35, Alonso Quintana, 27, and Rene Rosales, 35, the three men accused of murdering 27-year-old Cymone Reyna Duran, pleaded not guilty at an arraignment hearing on May 31 before a

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Three guards injured in latest incident at Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center - #lakewoodnews

The latest in a series of incidents at the Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center ended in three guards being transported to the hospital on May 28. One of the guards suffered a concussion and the

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Jeffco families welcome shift to free full-day kindergarten - #lakewoodnews

In the week from May 21 to May 28, enrollment in Arvada's Weber Elementary's half-day kindergarten program dropped to zero -- with each of the six families who had enrolled their children in

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Colorado kids compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee - #lakewoodnews

The week of May 26 saw 562 students travel to Maryland for the Scripps National Spelling Bee -- but for second-time national competitor Lauren Guo, 13, the trip was becoming a tradition. "I've

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PHOTOS: Denver Pop Culture Con - #lakewoodnews

The name might have changed this year, but Denver Pop Culture Con was as brash and big as ever. Taking place at the Convention Center from May 31 through June 2, thousands of geeks, nerds,

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