Columnists

Column: A return to grace

Listening to the conversation around a business dinner table, I found myself trying to stay away from the conversation as it began to center around what was wrong with society and basically the world …

From the Editor: No real control

This week, our newspaper featured a story reporter Tayler Shaw worked on over several months. This story tells the heartbreaking story of a teenager who died after allegedly buying drugs laced with …

Column: Love, recognition and appreciation

Many years ago, I remember hearing this question posed to a group of people going through some training, “How often should you tell your spouse that you love them?” Take a moment to consider what …

From the Editor: Our border crisis

As Title 42 expired this month, news outlets had images of people waiting to cross the Mexico border into the U.S. Some estimated tens of thousands are now coming across the border in what our …

Aging column: More than books at Douglas County Libraries

You may be surprised at the variety of services offered by the Douglas County Libraries. Learn what's available at the Seniors' Council of Douglas County meeting on Thursday, July 6 from 10 to 11:30 …
Letters to the Editor

Letter - Question about cost

Question about cost It has come to my attention that Abe Laydon, Douglas County commissioner, has registered for a seminar entitled “Senior Executives in State and Local Government” at the …

Letter - Reconsider recall

As the Herald has reported, there is a recall effort underway for four of our Englewood City Council members. As former mayor, and past District 2 council member for 12 years, I implore us all to Please Decline to Sign the Petitions.

OPEN LETTER: Property tax relief – local governments can and should act

Editor’s note: This is an open letter written by the Elbert County commissioners in response to the spike in assessed valuations.

Letter - The freedom to read

The freedom to read Recently, the Douglas County Library Board held their monthly business meeting. The meeting was well-attended, something that usually doesn’t happen. But this session was no …

Letter - Short on common sense

Short on common sense A few days ago we received our 2023 Water Wise Guide Guide from Centennial Water. This guide was an excellent instruction guide for the novice homeowner to conserve water. It …
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