Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett About two years ago a friend mentioned that if I went to an Alumni Association meeting, they might consider donating money towards purchasing a flag that the Drill Team could present. We used to always borrow one from the Depot, but during...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett As I loaded up my car to go to Drill Team practice last weekend, I was thinking of all the hours of practice my girls have put in to compete at USA Dance Nationals. It’s not just the hours in class, at...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett During the 80s, the mini skirt came back into style and my favorite was made out of hot pink denim. I remember wearing it with a white tank top and leather Keds. My mom told me that when she was in high school,...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett For the past 15 years, my friend and coworker Dawn Lightsey has given her heart and soul to Lassen High School. In the beginning she was hired as a clerk, assisting the director of the Lassen Technical Institute (LTI) and covering Academic...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Exciting news for Reegan Dunten of Lassen High School! He’s off to Southern Oregon University in Ashland to play football and attend college. Last Thursday his parents Michelle and Tyron, friends, family members, and coaches gathered in the LHS library to celebrate Reegan’s...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Today is my grandma’s birthday. I think she would have been 92. I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years without her. If you knew my grandma, Joann Simpson, you know she was kind, generous, sassy, resourceful, and fun. My grandma was always...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Last Friday, hundreds of folks showed up to celebrate the dedication of the LHS gymnasium in memory of Coach Bob Levada. It was heartwarming to hear his two daughters, Michelle and Ann, speak of their memories in the gym. And it was...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett As I made lists, shopped, and wrapped presents for my kids this Christmas, I was a little sad to realize there were no toys in my stash. Not even anything “fun”. I mean, I know they want clothes, perfume, and shoes, but...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett With a pile of essays to grade and a Christmas list that’s only halfway complete, my mind is a little scattered so I wanted to share a few things that have warmed my heart this holiday season. Our LHS Grizzly Varsity Football team...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett The say that it takes a village to raise a child, but to raise the town’s Christmas tree it takes a village, the LCC baseball team, a local realtor, a contractor, an electrician, the chamber of commerce staff, city employees, and LMUD. While...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett It’s been almost a month since the fire at the St Francis Hotel and Restaurant and every time I pass by, I make myself look at the ruins and remember what was and imagine what could have been. Over the summer, I...
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The Freshest Susanville Stuff

William (Bill) Sievers – March 19, 2025

William (Bill) Sievers passed away March 19, 2025 at the age of 92. Bill was an Air Force Veteran, and a butcher by trade....

Job Announcement: Lassen Fire Safe Council: Wildfire Resiliency Coordinator

Lassen Fire Safe Council: Wildfire Resiliency Coordinator Lassen Fire Safe Council is actively recruiting for the position of Wildfire Resiliency Coordinator. This is a full-time,...

Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Paraprofessionals in Local Schools

By Terra Avilla I wanted to sit down to write about some people who make our schools (and county) truly special, and I am...

LCC and Alliance for Workforce Development Announce Summer Job Fair

Lassen Community College, in partnership with the Alliance for Workforce Development, has announced that they will be hosting a Summer Job Fair aimed at...