Provided by: Kristin Morin, YourHub.com
Medical marijuana causes buzz
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Erin Feese, YourHub.com
Pot dispensaries discussed at local council, county meetings Like many local governments across the state, Douglas County and area municipalities are pondering the hazy issue of medical marijuana dispensaries. The recent announcement by the Obama administration that the federal government would not go after growers and suppliers working within the laws of their ...
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Provided by: Dusty Darrah
A mother’s thank-you to Firehouse Quilts
Firehouse Quilts (FHQ) is a local charity that makes and donates snuggle quilts to Colorado Fire Departments, Action Care Ambulance Service, Denver Health's 'Newborns in Need' program, Douglas/Elbert Task Force and battered women's shelters. Around 800 snuggle quilts are donated to these organizations yearly. Over 45 very active volunteers make the snuggle quilts...
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Provided by: Courtesy Travis Anderson
Help available for home buyers
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Anna Haislip, YourHub.com
Agency helps residents navigate housing market, foreclosure With average home prices at around $300,000 in Douglas County according to the Douglas County Housing Partnership, some members of the county's workforce find it difficult to live where they work, while others in the recessed economy face foreclosure. Fortunately, Douglas County is home to one of the o...
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Provided by: Marla Roth-Fisch
Noah knows appreciation and gives his all
We should all learn a life lesson from seven year old Noah; the art of embrace, acceptance and appreciation. A couple of years ago, a real special Copper Mesa Elementary school student, Noah at age five unfortunately diagnosed with leukemia. His parents explained that with the diagnosis there would be lots of tough times ahead in order to kill all the "bad cells" ...
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Provided by: Kristin Morin, YourHub.com
Metro District wants input on dog parks
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Erin Feese, YourHub.com
Fido's favorite playground might soon see a facelift. The Highlands Ranch Metro District is asking residents for feedback on upgrades they would like to see at local dog parks. More than 10 years ago, the metro district became one of the first in the area to provide dog parks in the community. There are currently four off-leash areas in Highlands Ranch. Residents ...
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