By Rhea-Frances Tetley Staff Writer How does a community say goodbye and thank a person who has devoted a couple dozen years to making the community better, in numerous ways? If you were Penny Shubnell, who absolutely changed everything she touched for the better, it...
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Michael William Fuller
Michael William Fuller, 76, passed away on October 11, 2024. The 38-year resident of Crestline passed peacefully as soon as he was surrounded by his entire family. A proud veteran of the US Marine Corps and loyal husband of nearly 51 years, Michael was as tough as...
Scouting for Food: A way to help your neighbors
The Boy Scouts of America invite you and your neighbors to support our local food bank, Operation Provider, on Saturday Nov. 9. Smiling Scouts will greet you while you shop at local grocery stores in Crestline, Blue Jay and Lake Arrowhead. “Scouting for Food” has been...
Reading therapy dogs visit VOE
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer For the past 12 years, a wonderful and creative program has been helping local children to read better as they improve their oral reading skills. At Valley of Enchantment Elementary School, there is an afterschool program where...
Free lunch for veterans
Veterans and their families are invited to the Elks Lodge in Rimforest for a free lunch on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They will be treated to a meal of a pulled pork sandwich with French fries, baked beans, coleslaw and pickles. Non-alcoholic...
Patricia Ann Crudup | September 7, 1945 – October 2, 2024
Patricia Ann Crudup passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at 79 after a courageous battle with cancer. She grew up in Illinois and was valedictorian of her high school class in Franklin and was a graduate of St. John’s Nursing School in 1966. Pat dedicated over...









