By Mike HarrisPublisher Based upon state and county recommendations regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, Rim of the World Unified School District has decided to end the school year. “It is with a heavy heart that I make the announcement that school will be closed for...
Call ahead for care at the hospital
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor The main goal of Mountains Community Hospital during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic is to keep what the hospital calls “clean” patients – those without respiratory symptoms – separate from “dirty” patients – those who present with...
Goodwin’s taking extraordinary measures to stem spread of virus
By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer The forward-thinking management team at Goodwin’s and Sons Market in Crestline last week took extraordinary measures to prevent the further spread of the deadly COVID-19 coronavirus. While other major chain stores, including Walmart,...
On the hunt for bears
The mountain communities participated in a hunt for teddy bears on Saturday, March 28 – a hunt that took the nation by storm. “It was so cute!” was the reaction of Running Springs resident Jaime Stiansen. “My kids had lots of fun.” And family friend Parker Strebel...
Rim closes schools through May 3
Distance learning programs, student meals being provided By Mike Harris Publisher Following the initial announcement on March 13 that Rim of the World Unified School District would be closing schools until March 23, the district announced on March 18 that schools...
Rim schools providing emergency meals for students
By Douglas W. Motley Senior Writer Currently furloughed Rim of the World Unified School District students and their families were able to pick up prepared meals on March 18 at each of the district’s three elementary schools. According to district officials, over 3,612...
Finding peace through her faith
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor That Running Springs resident Colleen Myers is a woman of strong faith is brought home in the videos she posted on Facebook to share the news of her having tested positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Myers, 56, said that she had not...
Meeting the spiritual needs of the mountain
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor With the county’s directive for there to be no gatherings whatsoever and the governor’s stay-at-home order, the churches on the mountain have been searching for ways to meet the spiritual needs of their congregants and the community at...
