Englewood Herald

02/17/2025

After a search for a new director of the Englewood Public Library, the city hired Rachel Fewell in early February.

After a search for a new director of the Englewood Public Library, the city hired Rachel Fewell in early February.  Fewell’s official first day will be Feb. 24, interim library director Dorothy Hargrove said. Hargrove’s last day will be toward the end of next week. Fewell previously worked for ...

02/17/2025

GraceFull Community Cafe, a pay-what-you-can lunch and breakfast restaurant in downtown Littleton, announced its permanent closure in a Facebook post on Saturday morning. “Over the last two years we have seen increasingly challenging times. In our hearts, we always wanted to be able to end well as...

02/14/2025

Four Englewood Schools students were recognized February 4 for their dedication, leadership, community involvement, integrity and more.

Four Englewood Schools students were recognized February 4 for their dedication, leadership, community involvement, integrity and more.   Students are often recognized during monthly Englewood Board of Education meetings. Faculty and staff at each school submit students’ names to be recognized b...

02/13/2025

After serving up mouth-watering cheesesteaks for years, the Englewood area’s beloved hole-in-the-wall restaurant, South Philly Cheese Steaks – where “everybody knows everybody” – is closing its doors on Feb. 21.

After serving up mouthwatering cheesesteaks for years, Englewood’s beloved hole-in-the-wall restaurant, South Philly Cheesesteaks – where “everybody knows everybody” – is closing its doors on Feb. 21. Owner Melanie Gelinas invites all her regulars, and new customers, to cross the threshold...

02/12/2025

Neighbors of The Hub at Movement 5280 — a homeless ministry facility at Grant Street and Eastman Avenue in north Englewood — have expressed continued frustration and concern regarding activity around the organization.

Neighbors of The Hub at Movement 5280 — a homeless ministry facility at Grant Street and Eastman Avenue in north Englewood — have expressed continued frustration and concern regarding activity around the organization.  Recent frustration stems from what the neighbors say is a violation of the G...

02/11/2025

At Englewood’s Broken Tee Golf Course, two coyotes stand guard – their piercing eyes and sleek, tawny fur catch the attention of passersby. With their muscular frames and attentive, poised postures, these predators seem ready to spring into action at any moment. However, while these coyotes are menacing and scary, they are merely 3D replicas.

At Englewood’s Broken Tee Golf Course, two coyotes stand guard – their piercing eyes and sleek, tawny fur catch the attention of passersby. With their muscular frames and attentive, poised postures, these predators seem ready to spring into action at any moment.  However, while these coyotes ar...

02/05/2025

Englewood residents expressed their opinions about a development project proposed for Englewood Plaza during a public hearing at the Feb. 3 Englewood City Council meeting.

Englewood residents expressed their opinions about a development project proposed for Englewood Plaza during a public hearing at the Feb. 3 Englewood City Council meeting.  The public hearing covered Kimco Development’s proposed project for the 6.24-acre site at 401 Englewood Parkway. The project...

02/05/2025

UPDATE: A man found dead on railroad tracks in Englewood has been identified as Marcus Bralic by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office. Cause and manner of death are not yet available.

A man was found dead on the BNSF Railway tracks just after noon on Feb. 3, the Englewood Police Department reports. Officers were dispatched to the area of Dartmouth Avenue and Santa Fe Drive around 12:05 p.m. on a report of an unresponsive man on the railroad tracks. They found the man with apparen...

02/04/2025

A man was found dead Monday between two trains on the BNSF Railway line near Dartmouth Avenue and Santa Fe Drive, Englewood police report.

A man was found dead on the BNSF Railway tracks just after noon on Feb. 3, the Englewood Police Department reports. Officers were dispatched to the area of Dartmouth Avenue and Santa Fe Drive around 12:05 p.m. on a report of an unresponsive man on the railroad tracks. They found the man with apparen...

02/04/2025

Englewood High School took a moment to reflect on its history and honor two sports legends. During a ceremony between varsity basketball games, Russell “Kay” McFarland and Elena Villareal Strawbridge were inducted as the first members of the Englewood Pirates Hall of Fame.

Last week, Englewood High School took a moment to reflect on its history and honor two sports legends. During an intermission period between the Pirates varsity girls and boys basketball games against the visiting Bennett Tigers, a ceremony was conducted to honor Russell “Kay” McFarland and Elen...

01/31/2025

The Grandview Wolves avenged last season’s narrow loss to the Mullen Mustangs with a decisive 51-34 victory on Tuesday night. Grandview’s defensive pressure and efficient offense carried them through each quarter, securing their 13th win and third in the Centennial League.

The Grandview Wolves avenged last season’s narrow loss to the Mullen Mustangs with a decisive 51-34 victory on Tuesday night. Grandview’s defensive pressure and efficient offense carried them through each quarter, securing their 13th win and third in the Centennial League. “It’s a good, fun ...

01/30/2025

A site that formerly provided RV storage near Englewood is on track to become an automobile auction storage site, after recently being purchased by the group that previously bought the Bandimere Speedway property in Morrison.

A site that formerly provided RV storage near Englewood is on track to become an automobile auction storage site, after recently being purchased by the group that previously bought the Bandimere Speedway property in Morrison. The automobile auction company Copart bought the site, which sits at 4400....

01/30/2025

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office School Resource K9 unit is making an impact on local communities by providing both therapy and tracking services. These specially trained dogs are not only assisting with search efforts, but also offering emotional support and fun to students in schools throughout the county.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office School Resource K9 unit is making an impact on local communities by providing both therapy and tracking services. These specially trained dogs are not only assisting with search efforts, but also offering emotional support and fun to students in schools through...

01/27/2025

Two athletes from years gone by will be the first inductees in the Englewood High School Hall of Fame, with a ceremony scheduled for the break between the girls' and boys' varsity basketball home games on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Inducted will be Elena Villareal Strawbridge, who as Elena Villareal was a standout in cross country and track. The 1997 graduate's activities also included wind ensemble, National Honors Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She was the Denver Post Female Student Athlete of the Year in her final year of high school, and she represented Englewood on the oboe in All-State Band and All-State Orchestra before going on to excel as a scholarship athlete at Stanford University.

There will be a posthumous induction of Russell "Kay" McFarland, a 1957 EHS graduate and multi-sport star athlete who went on to play seven years as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. In his years at Englewood High School, McFarland earned every possible all-star recognition in football and basketball, including All-American honors, while also excelling in baseball and track, before going on to letter in basketball, football and track at Colorado State University.

The girls' varsity game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. and the boys' varsity game follows with a 7 p.m. scheduled start, with the Pirates taking on the Bennett Tigers in the Englewood gym.

01/27/2025

A preliminary hearing has been set for former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional Kiarra Jones, who is facing multiple charges of abusing and injuring nonverbal autistic children. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on March 18 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center.

A preliminary hearing has been set for former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional Kiarra Jones, who is facing multiple charges of abusing and injuring nonverbal autistic children.  The date was announced in Jones’ final arraignment on Jan. 27 and comes after public defender Kevin Herndon re...

01/23/2025

Compassionate, fun and lively. These are just a few words that Jean Hacker’s son and daughter-in-law use when they describe a beloved mother and grandmother, who they say wanted to make the world a better place.

Compassionate, fun and lively. These are just a few words that Jean Hacker’s son and daughter-in-law use when they describe a beloved mother and grandmother, who they say wanted to make the world a better place.  Hacker was a nurse at Swedish Medical Center. She died on Dec. 6 after being hit by ...

01/23/2025

Governor Jared Polis has officially declared Jan. 23 as Ski Safety Awareness Day. Sportsland’s reports. 🏂 ⛷️

Most winter adventurers aren't on the same level as many X Games athletes heading to Aspen this weekend, so it's best to take even more precautions for yourself and others on the mountain.

01/22/2025

Englewood Schools’ graduation rates continue to improve, according to the Colorado Department of Education. The most recent numbers show the district has earned its highest graduation rate in the last 15 years.

Englewood Schools’ graduation rates continue to improve, according to the Colorado Department of Education. The most recent numbers show the district has earned its highest graduation rate in the last 15 years.  “Englewood is truly a place where students can achieve the milestone of graduating ...