Honey Hutchcroft, born Helene Phyllis Silverstein on October 11, 1949, in Santa Monica, California, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, in Redlands, California. Honey’s life was a radiant reflection of creativity, devotion, and love – shaped and guided by her...
Local Government
Cleaning up the highway
Volunteers Scott, Hugh, Lori, Lyn, Anne, Geneva and Melodee from the Save Our Forest Association cleaned up their section of Highway 18 in an Earth Month activity.
This teen was on a mission to provide better smiles
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Lake Arrowhead resident Nolan Massey had just celebrated her 15th birthday. As part of her gift, her grandmother, Catherine Savich, took her to Belize to participate in the HAFDRA dental and medical clinics. The Rim High freshman...
Remembering Helga Batman-Koplin
By Lisa Cook Mountain Arts Network Beloved mountain artist Helga Batman-Koplin passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Close to a year ago, Helga suffered a debilitating stroke and was confined to a bed with some paralysis. She was a favorite with the staff at her...
Learning from community speakers
Each of the three Rim-area Rotary Clubs invites people from local agencies and organizations to speak at their meetings. The clubs have had folks speak to them from San Bernardino County Fire, the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station, the CHP, Mountain Skies Astronomical...
Frolicking in the snow
To mountain residents, snow is somewhat “old hat.” We have to shovel it, drive in it and deal with postponed and canceled events. But for families from San Bernardino, Ontario and Fontana, playing in the snow at Crest Park was a new adventure.









