Two new directors are joining the Arrowhead Lake Association’s board of directors and one director was elected to the seat to which he had been appointed. For the At Large A seat, 5,029 members were eligible to vote; 808 did so. Incumbent Justin Frank received 623...
Vietnam wall travels to Big Bear City
The traveling Vietnam wall – a project of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute and America’s Freedom Tribute – will be on display in Big Bear Lake from Sept. 25 to Sept. 28. "Remembering and respecting our Veterans for the selfless sacrifices they have made is one...
Bingo and BBQ help fund Thanksgiving
By Mary-Justine Lanyon President Crestline-Lake Gregory Rotary Club Each year my Rotary Club sponsors a free community Thanksgiving dinner. The past two years, we have served, delivered or sent home nearly 1,000 meals each year. How does a small club accomplish...
Honoring the honey bee, wolves and wolfdogs
There is one food that every culture has in common – bread – a unifying force across the world. It has sparked revolutions and has been the heart of countless cities built around flour mills and community bakeries. Although bread has changed over the past century,...
Remembering Jackie
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Artist Nancy Van Buskirk was captivated by Jackie and Shadow, the bald eagles who made their nest in Big Bear and who were watched by folks across the nation. Van Buskirk felt compelled to paint their portraits, which she did. They were...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor: Many thanks to Mr. Sherman and the Sierra Club for raising awareness of the illegal alterations of the large tracts of land near Willow Creek. In this era of “move first” and “move fast” to thwart the rule of law, citizen awareness and advocacy is...
Students share life-changing experiences
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Five students who benefited from American Legion programs shared their experiences with members of Post 360 at their Aug. 24 meeting. Annie Garcia, who received a scholarship from the Post, said she had wanted to go to college since she...
Walk in the Mountains raises breast cancer awareness
Grab your pink, bring your friends and family, and get ready for a fun morning at Lake Gregory. Mountains Community Health and Soroptimist International of Rim of the World invite the community to the fifth annual Walk in the Mountains on Saturday, Oct. 3 in...











