by Shelley Bennett As you walk into Om-Ah Holistics, it feels like you have taken a big breath of fresh air. The tension leaves your shoulders as you take in the soft, color-washed walls, comfy furniture, and cozy fabrics of the room. Owner Teresa Mossigner,...

by Shelley Bennett Homecoming week at Lassen High School will be celebrated the week of September 22-27. Our ASB class has been working since summer to come up with a theme, dress up days, and other activities. Here are some of the details: The Game...

by Shelley Bennett Last Friday as I drove up Main Street, I noticed that the Sierra Theatre looked closed. A glance at the marquee confirmed that and while I knew that the closure was coming, it gave me a little pang in the chest. Sierra Theatre...

by Shelley Bennett Last weekend’s cold snap and rainstorm was a harsh reminder that Summer is coming to an end with Autumn and Winter close behind. While I loved the break from the heat, it was a little overkill when I had to bundle up...

by Shelley Bennett Scattered among the “First Day of School” posts are the “College Drop Off” posts. Both are written by proud parents sharing their kids’ educational journeys, but the tone differs a little. While they are similarly hopeful, positive, and encouraging, you can often hear...

by Shelley Bennett The first Olympics I remember was during the Summer of 1976. I have a clear memory of sitting on my grandma Speake’s hide-a-bed mattress with my brother, mom, and grandma Simpson eating cheese and crackers watching Nadia Comaneci’s perfect score. I didn’t know...

by Shelley Bennett Naming a building or facility after someone can be tricky. Everyone involved will have an opinion about who is worthy of this honor and those in charge may even have other motivators, like financing, influencing their choice. That’s why it’s taken over ten...

by Shelley Bennett Your Lassen High School Grizzliettes are getting prepared for the upcoming football season and are excited to perform under the Friday Night Lights. Recently, some team members attended the United Spirit Association (USA) Dance Camp held at William Jessup University in Rocklin. The...

by Shelley Bennett Julienne Bennett will now wear the crown as she was awarded the title Miss Lassen County 2024 to kick off fair week. Bennett was also chosen Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants and won Most Talented with an authentic tribute to Michael...

by Shelley Bennett Tomorrow evening, a new Miss Lassen County and Court will be crowned and start their reign at the Lassen County Fair. Throughout the summer, ten young women have been preparing for this moment through a series of educational workshops, rehearsals, and community events....

by Shelley Bennett The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of pageants, parades, and the Noah Kahan show, an indie/alt/country folk concert in the middle of Hel… I mean Wheatland. I’m calling it the Summer of Sofie. And did I mention that every...