Deceased woman found in Crestline identified On Tuesday, Nov. 18, at about 11:42 a.m., deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station responded to Highway 138 and Crestline Road for a found deceased person. When deputies arrived, they located the decedent about 75...
‘A Colonial Christmas’ – music, dancing, pie
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Interactive activities are all the rage this year. During “A Colonial Christmas,” the holiday program performed by the Mountain Fifes & Drums Corps, the band members will be dancing the 18th century Virginia reel with...
Celebrate fine art while supporting Rebuilding Together
First Friday at The Lake House not only features the work of exceptional artists but also benefits local charities, who receive a portion of the proceeds from sales during the event. The First Friday being held on Dec. 5 – the last one of the season – will feature the...
Community Care Fund brings hope and help to residents
Mountains Community Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Community Care Fund, established in October 2025 through a generous $30,000 donation from a compassionate community supporter. This special fund was created with one heartfelt goal in...
Operation Provider provides 188 Thanksgiving meals
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Operation Provider distributed 188 Thanksgiving Day meals, with each family receiving a 20-pound turkey with all the traditional fixings, including fresh veggies and eggs. The families also received a whole...
Business Expo a Resounding Success
The Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone on Nov. 18 with its first-ever Business Expo, an event that exceeded expectations, energized local entrepreneurs and brought the mountain community together in a big way. Lori Butler, the...
Mediation, a Tool for Peace
By Mary-Justine Lanyon When Nyron McLean, the 2025-2026 governor of Rotary District 5330, became aware of the Art for Peace contest sponsored by a neighboring Rotary district, he decided to hold a similar contest in his own district. District Governor McLean...
Rash of accidents plagues mountain highways
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Mountain area highways are often prone to accidents due to their steepness and sharp curves which can pose a challenge for some inexperienced or intoxicated drivers. However, what emergency responders refer to as mass casualty...











