August 2024

Opinion

Tied by Diversity- Troop 240 is Not Just Any Scout Troop

For 67 years, Cub Scout Pack and Scouting Troop 240, chartered in 1957 by the Wheat Ridge Kiwanis Club, have embraced diversity to create a supportive and enriching environment.  Troop 240 includes Scouts from varied backgrounds. One Scout found guidance after a parent’s incarceration, while another discovered family support following a parent’s passing. Scouts on

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Opinion

The Measure of Friendships

Losing friends or making friends based on their political beliefs is unfortunately quite common these days. In fact disagreeing with someone will almost certainly sever that relationship and have you labeled as a “negative” person. This was by far the most talked about topic at our Gazette booth at RidgeFest and The Edgewater Music Festival. 

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Arts

Over 600 Works of Art Fill the New Lutheran Hospital

When Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital opens August 3 at 12911 W. 40th Ave., visitors will see a 110-piece hanging sculpture in the lobby. This dazzling work of art is one of more than 600 interior and exterior works created by about 50 local and Colorado artists for the hospital that replaces the Lutheran Medical Center

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Community

City Council Considering Changes to Certain Words in the Charter

Wheat Ridge’s city charter would be subject to more than a dozen potential amendments if voters approve a Nov. 5 general election ballot question. The city council gave consent to the amendments in a June 17 study session and to proposed ballot language in a July 15 study session. A draft ordinance with the ballot

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Wheat Ridge

Construction Pains Continue to be 
Felt by Businesses and Residents

For the last several years, Wheat Ridge businesses along the Wadsworth Boulevard corridor have had to deal with fewer customers — and less revenue — since a $60 million street improvement project began. Brewery Rickoli, 4335 Wadsworth Blvd., on the southwest corner of 44th Avenue and Wadsworth, is one affected business. Owner and brewmaster Rick

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