Centennial Citizen

09/26/2025

A man with a machete who had allegedly threatened people along the Bear Creek Bike Path was shot to death by Sheridan police on the evening of Sept. 25, according

09/18/2025

Kids who could benefit from free academic tutoring, companionship and snacks are welcome two evenings a week at the Sheridan and Eloise May libraries, where the Arapahoe Library District offers

09/17/2025

Englewood Public Library had three incidents of bedbugs in recent months, but only the first incident was announced to the public, despite the fact that library staffers were given detailed

09/15/2025

Winter is coming, and so is the opportunity to make a difference.

09/02/2025

Just west of Broadway on Oxford Avenue in Englewood is an inviting sight — motorcycles under an awning and a garage door revealing custom cycle work going on inside.

08/28/2025

Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, the publicly funded workforce development organization for Arapahoe and Douglas counties, is aiming to get the word out about its services for both job-seekers and businesses as September

08/21/2025

Arapahoe County, with more measles cases this year than any other county in Colorado, is emphasizing the importance of the MMR vaccine as students return to school amid a resurgence

08/02/2025

Toddlers, parents and caregivers are invited to take part in a free four-part “Play and Learn” series at the Sheridan Public Library, where the adults can talk with early-childhood professionals while the little ones explore educational toys and activities.

Toddlers, parents and caregivers are invited to take part in a free four-part “Play and Learn” series at the Sheridan Public Library, where the adults can talk with early-childhood professionals while the little ones explore educational toys and activities. The series for children ages 1-3 will ...

08/01/2025

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught near East Arapahoe Road and South Parker Road tested positive for West Nile virus in July.

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught near East Arapahoe Road and South Parker Road tested positive for West Nile virus in July. This marks the official start of West Nile season in Colorado, which typically begins in Au...

07/23/2025

On July 10, Andy Bass accepted the role to serve as South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s new executive director. Within his first year of serving South Suburban, Bass said he will focus on retaining staff and getting the district’s open positions filled. In addition to ensuring financial security, he said he wants to strengthen partner relationships with the cities and counties within the district.

Growing up in then-unincorporated Arapahoe County – which is now Centennial – Andy Bass said he’s always loved staying active, especially in the outdoors.  “(This is) where I played sports, swam and walked the trails. It’s always been a big part of my life,” Bass said. On July 10, Bass ...

07/22/2025

Swiss aerospace company H55, equipped with the B23 Energic — which is the first fully electric two-seater aircraft with an electric system to be certified under the Federal Aviation Administration — stopped at Centennial Airport as part of its H55 Across America tour. H55 said its mission is to enable the global aviation industry to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions.

As the Bristell B23 Energic aircraft headed to take off from Centennial Airport’s tarmac, only the sound of the propellers turning could be heard — which was at minimal volume.  Then it flew into the sky, and the noise dimmed even more. Swiss aerospace company H55, equipped with the B23 Energic...

07/11/2025

With the proposed new restrictions on SNAP eligibility, Food Bank of the Rockies is preparing for growing needs.
This winter, the food bank will open a new distribution center in Aurora on East 38th Avenue that spans 270,000 square-feet.

In Colorado, one in eight people, and one in seven children struggle with food insecurity, according to Feeding America, which is a national hunger-relief charity. With the proposed new restrictions on SNAP eligibility, Food Bank of the Rockies is preparing for growing needs. This winter, the food b...