When someone passes away, families expect a time of grieving, not years of legal complications. But without a clear estate plan, that’s often what happens. A well-known case shows how quickly things can become overwhelming. When actress Anne Heche died in 2022, she...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian When the first sawmills were established in the mountains, in the 1850-80s, they were only operated during the good weather months (after the last snow) and closed around harvest time in the valley or at the first snow. Some...
California Bloodlines is the second album by folk singer John Stewart, a former member of The Kingston Trio. That record, which was considered by many to be Stewart’s signature album, was recorded in Nashville, using some of the same musicians who performed on Bob...
For years, renters have faced a frustrating reality: They could pay thousands of dollars on time every month and still have little to show for it when applying for a mortgage. Meanwhile, someone with minimal housing history but a few credit cards could appear more...
BY RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian J. Putnam Henck spoke to the Rim of the World Historical Society in 1994, sharing his memories of his family and especially his mother, Mary Putman Henck. Despite living in the mountains, and being an older mother, Mary Henck...
Most parents assume that if something happens to them, their child will automatically be cared for by the other parent. Often that’s true, but not always. A recent case out of Michigan highlights how complicated things can become when family dynamics are strained. In...
