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Man organizes Jubilee garage sale
Darryl Mohr considers himself "a committee of one." Four years ago, he convinced the Heritage Palms Country Club's board that having garage sales for the gated community was a good idea.
Phone technology trips up accused burglars
A sleuthing victim, a cordless phone and the proximity of the alleged thieves to the scene of the crime ended in the arrest of three people in connection with a Lake Wildwood burglary.
Jeff Ackerman: Is our village asleep on pot issue?
Inside a thick and weathered manila folder rests the details of a father's failed battle to save his son from drugs.
Lake Wildwood driver crashes into security car
A Lake Wildwood resident allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a security vehicle Monday afternoon.
Being wise to fire - and a chipper idea
The annual Fire Wise Day in Lake Wildwood is a good opportunity for the community to learn what they need to do and what resources are available to safeguard their homes during fire season.
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Elderly conned in surge of a grandson' scams
An Alta Sierra resident was fooled last week into trying to wire nearly $3,000 to Canada to help out his "grandson" - but was stopped at the last minute by an alert employee at Walmart.
Haunted Halloween planned for Wildwood
The children of Lake Wildwood have a real treat in store for them this Halloween.
Anniversary: Celebrating 50 years of marriage
Larry and Terrie Collins of Lake Wildwood will celebrate 50 years of marriage this Saturday.
Lake of the Pines residents worry about fire evacuation
Many longtime residents of Nevada County may remember an event that occurred on Sept.
Gate security concerns cause Lake Wildwood flap
A proposal to eliminate a guard at the north gate of Lake Wildwood in Penn Valley during the graveyard shift proved so contentious, it sparked a recall action and the eventual resignation of the president of the homeowners association.
Women helping other women in Wildwood
A local nonprofit,Women of Worth, has been helping families in crisis, especially those escaping domestic violence or sexual assault, since 2001.
Tip leads to 4,000 pot plants in Nevada County
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Nevada County Young Musicians entertain during Music in the Mountains Annual Home Tour this weekend
Young Nevada County musicians will play during the Music in the Mountains Designs for Living Home Tour.
Amid some needling, sewing club expands good deeds
Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with some of the ladies in the Lake Wildwood Sewing Club and was surprised to learn how active this group is and how much it has blossomed over the years.
Police Blotter: Sept. 17, 2009
Tuesday 12:19 p.m. - A caller from the 200 block of South Church Street reported a woman and two men were banging on a door, yelling and cursing.
Police blotter: Sept. 10, 2009
Grass Valley Police Department Tuesday n 6:24 a.m. - A caller from the onramp to West McKnight Way reported a shepherd-mix dog in the roadway.
Darren and Denise Chan of Grass Valley are proud to announce that their daughter Rachelle Chan and their future son-in law Anthony Quinterno are engaged as of Aug.
Chili, wine and golf in the western county
Rough and Ready will host its annual Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Sept. 27. Individuals, businesses and civic organizations will compete using their own special recipes that will be available for tasting.
Family of multiple twins takes to stage
The Schnitzius family of Lake Wildwood, from left, includes James, baby Sarah, Danielle, baby Colby, Andrew, and parents Clarissa and Mike.