Elbert County News

12/04/2025

The DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) chapter in Elbert County, in conjunction with the American Battlefield Trust, will be the hosts of the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit for one week in December, from Dec. 4 through Dec. 11. The DAR also coordinates Wreaths Across America to honor veterans at cemeteries in Kiowa and Elizabeth, and is seeking help with the project. Click here for the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_7199894c-0630-4c83-a71d-00c23d5f10ba.html or follow the link in the comments below.

The DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) chapter in Elbert County, in conjunction with the American Battlefield Trust, will be the hosts of the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit for

12/03/2025

Former Elizabeth Middle School Dean of Students Leellen Condry has filed a federal lawsuit against the Elizabeth School District, alleging that her rights were violated and she was discriminated against when she was fired after three months on the job as part of “ESD’s mission of silencing Black voices.” However, the district immediately pushed back and said district finances and Condry's failure to take steps toward licensure drove her job termination. Click here to read the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_fe706e6e-7685-4bdb-8ae5-c84a1d016908.html or follow the link in the comments below.

Former Elizabeth Middle School Dean of Students Leellen Condry has filed a federal lawsuit against the Elizabeth School District, alleging that her rights were violated and she was discriminated against

12/02/2025

On the evening of Nov. 20, Elizabeth High School was packed with people attending the Alternative Education Program’s third annual Thanksgiving Dinner fundraiser. The event is a huge community collaboration and is paid for through donations. Click here to read the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_c3180082-dd2e-4760-8b8d-5110f76deb25.html or follow the link in the comments below.

On the evening of Nov. 20, Elizabeth High School was packed with people attending the Alternative Education Program’s third annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Held at Frontier High School in years past,

12/02/2025

A 65-year-old Castle Rock man has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term for a violent attack that put an elderly Elbert County man at risk of losing his life from a brain bleed. Click here for the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_072e3e01-58f0-4022-849d-773ebab50e8d.html or follow the link in the comments below.

A 65-year-old Castle Rock man has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term for a violent attack that put an elderly Elbert County man at risk of losing his life.

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃
Wishing everyone a joyful day filled with good food, gratitude and time spent with the people who matter most. May your hearts and plates be full! 🤎

11/26/2025

Eagle’s Nest Ranch, a horse ministry in Elizabeth, will be collecting cards until Dec. 6 for their Christmas Cards for the Troops program. The charity is reaching out to the community for cards and assistance. Click here for the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_cad3a285-2921-4ac7-9472-1f8c1aaa9304.html or follow the link in the comments below.

It’s hard to imagine how difficult it is to be away from friends and family for the holidays. For many soldiers and service members, this is an all too frequent

11/25/2025

Festive holiday events are scheduled throughout November and December in and near Elbert County. Click here https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_804d836a-02a5-4cbd-9049-717c626d9075.html for the Elbert County News list or follow the link in the comments below.

’Tis the season in Elbert County, and festive holiday events are scheduled throughout November and December. Recently, the Elizabeth Middle School hosted its 42nd annual Craft Fair while Legacy Academy

11/24/2025

Elbert County residents share stories about life with Type 1 diabetes during National Diabetes Awareness Month. Click here for the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_c2bb59b7-2420-4b61-b526-5cd54f672168.html or follow the link in the comments below.

For diabetics, the simple act of eating can be a complicated ordeal. Grabbing their favorite take-out, sharing birthday cake with friends or going out to dinner means doing complex math

11/20/2025

The Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Lunch & Celebration, held on Nov. 8 at Casey Jones Pavilion, was a community call to honor, connect with and celebrate local veterans. Click here for the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_dac435d2-ec11-42ee-8ab2-14cf58c2fd8c.html or follow the link in the comments below.

The Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Lunch & Celebration was a community call to honor, connect with and celebrate local veterans. The event, organized by the Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce,

11/18/2025

The Elbert Christmas Bazaar — featuring more than 1,100 of the signature apple dumplings from the Elbert Woman’s Club — kicked off the holidays on Nov. 8. Click here for the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_85579a98-b480-479f-a857-277965cd7bb2.html or follow the link in the comments below.

The Elbert Christmas Bazaar, one of the most highly anticipated events of the season, kicked off the holidays on Nov. 8. Sponsored and organized by the Elbert Woman’s Club, this

11/17/2025

Elbert County News columnist Karen Kendig was no fan of tractors after a bad injury, but the recent Elizabeth Library Touch a Truck event put the big machines in a better light. Click here for the column https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_815bc11e-6d2a-4a02-b326-bf52a662bed0.html or follow the link in the comments below.

I am not a fan of tractors. And because of that, I’ve generalized my prejudice to include all kinds of big equipment. It all started about 30 years ago when

11/17/2025

Elbert County District Court on Nov. 11 held a case management hearing for 14 eminent-domain, or condemnation, cases between Xcel, operating as the Public Service Company of Colorado, and Elbert County landowners who have refused to sign eminent-domain agreements with Xcel for a power-line project. Click here for the story https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_657ca4da-a897-41ba-bc5f-158426d3a030.html or follow the link in the comments below.

The Elbert County District Court on Nov. 11 held a case management hearing for 14 eminent-domain, or condemnation, cases between Xcel, operating as the Public Service Company of Colorado, and