By Mary-Justine Lanyon Most people in the United States have been exposed to some level of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). “We are learning it’s everywhere. We are trying our best to understand how our lake might be getting contaminated.” With those...
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‘The Keys of Compassion’
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Concert pianist John Reith could think of no better way to celebrate his birthday than to perform at a benefit concert. Reith, who is the director of music at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, said he always feels a responsibility to his listeners...
Fostering the inner artist in girls
By Mary-Justine Lanyon With the theme of Artists on the Mountain, Soroptimist International of Rim of the World (SIROW) invited three artists to talk with members of Every Girl Counts at Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School. The program, open to girls in sixth,...
Bringing out the best in the mountain’s youngsters
By Mary-Justine Lanyon They may not realize it but the children who are members of the Mountain Communities Boys & Girls Club are learning a lot about themselves and preparing for their future adult lives. The two sites – one in Crestline on Forest Shade Road and...
Two arrested in fraud investigation
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY A warrant search in the 23800 block of Skyland Drive in Crestline on Wednesday, Jan. 17 resulted in the arrest of two suspects on charges that include identity theft, check fraud, conspiracy and theft under false pretenses. Deputies from the Twin...
Goodwin’s Market on track to finish rebuild
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Favorable weather during the last months of 2023 and full crews for getting the work done mean the Goodwin’s Market rebuild is on track to finish before the start of summer. “We were really blessed to have good weather...









