by News Staff | Oct 12, 2016 | Obituaries
Ruth Voget was born March 7, 1916 in Monona, Iowa, and passed away in Bishop on October 6, 2016. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Gus, and her son Donald. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Kay Voget, of Bishop. A memorial service was...
by News Staff | Oct 5, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
By Deb Murphy Faced with the prospect of staggering fees levied by the California Water Resources Control Board if that agency steps in to develop groundwater sustainability in the Owens Valley Groundwater Basin, the Inyo Board of Supervisors gave Water Department...
by News Staff | Sep 29, 2016 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance, celebrates 16th Annual 5 K Walk/5 K Fun Run. Saturday, October 15, 2016 9:00 am Bishop City Park. Go to www.esbca.org for event registration form OR Northern Inyo Hospital, October 12, Wednesday, from 11:30 am to 2:00 PM...
by News Staff | Sep 29, 2016 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release Falling leaves, blazing colors and the back roads of the Owens Valley highlight this weekend’s Owens Valley Fall Colors Car Show in Bishop. Coming to town will be over 300 classic hot rods, muscle cars and vintage cars. Most the participants will...
by News Staff | Sep 28, 2016 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release “Kyodo Taiko brings the art of Japanese drumming to Bishop” During its early days in ancient Japan, taiko drumming was mainly for ceremonial and religious purposes, used to beckon rain for a bountiful harvest or to chase away pests. It was also used as...