by News Staff | Apr 16, 2015 | Obituaries
Robert Van Thom 86; resident of Bishop for 31 years, born in Florida on December 7, 1928, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2015 at his residence with his grandson Robert by his side. Robert moved to California in 1942. He graduated from Narbonne High School the...
by News Staff | Apr 14, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– By Deb Murphy The Bishop City Council unanimously approved the Economic Development Element Update of its General Plan at Monday’s meeting. Even better, the five-member council appeared willing to put its money where its votes are. City Chief Administrative...
by News Staff | Apr 14, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release from Inyo National Forest The Inyo National Forest is planning to open recreation facilities on the Mammoth and Mono Lake Ranger Districts early this year based upon warm, dry conditions throughout the winter months. The forest is coordinating...
by News Staff | Apr 14, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Mono County press release Spring has been springing up for weeks now and anglers are itching to hit the Eastern Sierra lakes, rivers, reservoirs and streams. The official fishing season opens Sat., April 25, and despite serious concerns about water throughout...
by News Staff | Apr 14, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Review submitted by John Louth and Nancy Upham As the curtain comes down on the first weekend of the Playhouse 395 production of Guys and Dolls the reviews are in – a rousing good time was had by all, both on and off stage. Gamblers struggled to find a spot...
by News Staff | Apr 14, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Mono County Sheriff’s Office press release On the morning of Wednesday, April 8th, 2015, at approximately 10:00AM, the Mono County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a stranded backpacker near Glass Creek. A male backpacker, age 43, from Ramona,...
by News Staff | Apr 10, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release The Governing Board of the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (District) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Phillip L. Kiddoo as its Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) effective April 8, 2015. The District is a joint...
by News Staff | Apr 10, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release The first Volunteer Work Day for the Owens Valley Growers Cooperative’s Food Coop and Cafe in Independence was held Tuesday April 7th and it was a huge success. “The turnout was great and the work accomplished was incredible” said the Coop’s...
by News Staff | Apr 10, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release The Rotary Club of Bishop Sunrise invites everyone to Bishop City Park, on US 395 in Bishop CA, Saturday, April 18 to celebrate Earth Day Sierra from 10-4pm. Five fabulous hours of fun with food and drink, live music, fine crafts by local Sierra...
by News Staff | Apr 10, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
– Press release On Wednesday, April 1, 2014, Mono County EMS employees Bryan Bullock and Nico Curti received the Care Flight quarterly Golden Rotor Award, an award Care Flight gives to individuals outside of their organization for going above and beyond in...
by News Staff | Apr 8, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy The Inyo County Board of Supervisors approved the ordinance designed to make damage to resources by motorized vehicles a misdemeanor, with a $500 price tag, as written, but not without discussion on stiffening the penalties. Final approval is scheduled...
by News Staff | Apr 8, 2015 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release The Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair has been hard at work making plans for the 2015 event season and beyond. There are many new events coming, continuation of some favorites and some new faces. Jaque Hickman of Lone Pine was named as the newest...
