Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Hero From the War
In case you haven’t noticed, there are a series of Hometown Hero banners flying from light posts throughout the mountain communities, recognizing local residents who have served or are currently serving our country in various branches of the armed forces. These...
Dear Sidney
Dear Sidney, I am a single mother of a young lady that I’m so proud of and love so very much. She’s 25 now and has been on her own since she was 18. I’ve never been wealthy and there’s been no father around to fill in the gaps along the way. Very little money has been...
Highway 18 boulders destroy 2 vehicles
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Rockslides along Highway 18 in what’s called the Narrows wrecked two vehicles on two different dates, causing the drivers to be transported to the emergency room and destroying both vehicles. The first incident occurred...
Remembering Penny Shubnell, community leader | June 8, 1943 – October 18, 2024
Crest Forest Senior Citizens Club president and community motivator and mentor Penny Shubnell, who lived in Crestline for 28 years, passed away very suddenly on Friday evening, Oct. 18. Penny had spent the previous day interacting with friends while selling ice cream...
