News release It isn’t easy when you lose the champion of a cause, especially when it’s Dr. Mike Karch, a man with more energy and passion than mere mortals should have. That, plus having to cancel the event last year due to lack of snow made the few of us at the helm wonder if […]
Press release Come Celebrate the 5th Annual Alabama Hills Day, April 9th, 2016! Over forty different sponsors and exhibitors will be lending their support to celebrate the scenic landscape of the Alabama Hills on April 9th, 2016. This day-long event promotes the jaw-dropping beauty of this semi-primitive area and educates the public about the wide […]
By Deb Murphy Following public comments overwhelmingly against concealed weapons on Bishop school campuses, the Board of Trustees agreed 4-1 at Thursday evening’s meeting. The one exception would be a properly trained law enforcement officer. Trustee Josh Nicholson was the lone ranger on the vote due to his belief that those with concealed carry permits […]
Press release Mono County Office of Education is pleased to share the results of the Mono County Elementary and Middle School Spelling Bee held on March 15, 2016 at Lee Vining Elementary School. Tammy Nguyen, Director of Curriculum & Instruction gave 1st and 2nd place ribbons for each division, Elementary and Junior High, and participation […]
Press release Big Pine American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce the 2016 Americanism Essay Contest winners for Big Pine School. The auxiliary’s Americanism program includes all activities that perpetuate American ideals and to uphold the principles of American democracy. The American Legion Auxiliary believes that the more knowledge our young people gain, the better […]
Guide dog puppy in training Eliza from the Eastern Sierra Guide Puppies has been recalled back to the Guide Dogs for the Blind school in San Rafael – that means called back for higher education. Eliza has been trained locally by Leigh Gaasch. Puppy raisers have there puppies 14-18 months, then they are recalled back to […]
By Deb Murphy Any big-city transplant who wondered how they ended up in a 100-mile stretch of high desert without a Trader Joe’s needed to attend the official Inyo County 150th Birthday Bash held Tuesday morning on the steps of the courthouse in Independence. Where else could you find the history, the beauty, the warmth, […]
Press release Bridgeport, CA – On March 16, 2016, Mono County’s role in the collaborative effort to conserve the Bi-State Distinct Population Segment (Bi-State DPS) of Greater Sage-grouse was recognized during the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and US Forest Service (USFS) Joint Awards Reception held at the 81st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources […]
The heartbreaking story of a missing dog had a tail-wagging happy ending today when Leo was reunited with his owners who are visiting the Eastern Sierra from Idaho. Leo, a sheltie, went missing last Friday in Lone Pine but was found today when a man and his dog noticed Leo hiding in the brush near […]
By Deb Murphy Last summer, a variance was granted allowing less water to be used to control dust off the Owens Lake. For many of the parties, the rationale was water savings in the fourth year of extreme drought. For the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District, the variance was a test; the end […]
Press release Mammoth Lakes, Calif. –Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre presents a staged presentation of a new work in progress by successful playwright Phil Olson, “A Nice Family Christmas,” directed by MLRT Artistic Director Shira Dubrovner at 7 pm on Saturday, March 26. Olson returns to Mammoth to share this latest project like he did three […]
Press release The Sunset Slager Foundation Awards $7,350 to the Rotary Club of Bishop Eastern Sierra Outdoors Youth Program Rotarian Todd Vogel learned recently that his request for $7,350 to fully fund the 2016 Eastern Sierra Youth Outdoor Program in June has been granted. The generous donation will help provide a thoughtful, innovative and high […]
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