Your silence is deafening

Time to return to life as it is supposed to be

When I look out my car window on my way to school, I see the beautiful landscaping; the rolling hills of Amador County that I call home. When I cross the bridge to our sister county, Calaveras, I am amazed by the beauty and power of the Mokelumne River, which played a vital role in my childh…

‘Offensive sign’ stands correct

Fence art lady brightens spirits

Save the Pine Grove Fire Camp

If you ever have worked at a newspaper or delivered a newspaper, there is great beauty in “the thud factor.”

Carrie Johnen of Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART) here again to cover another lesson learned on the Camp Fire deployment. As I mentioned in my last article, I was in the thick of things for reunifications of small animals with their owners and want to share with you a couple of sto…

Save the Pine Grove Fire Camp

Mother’s Day during COVID-19

As the stay-at-home orders mature and guidance from state and local public health officials bring clarity to their meaning, we’re now seeing a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of a slow re-opening process. News of re-opening changes daily so by the time you read this the process ha…

A couple of weeks ago, Kari Holmes of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board responded to questions asked by the Ledger Dispatch as to why CDCR (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) has been allowed to discharge sewage and industrial wastes from their sto…

The importance of a local paper

People of Amador County, please wear a mask

During the public health crisis of COVID-19, it’s understandable to feel concerned. We look around and see the number of cases, the canceled events, the closed schools and businesses, and we can’t help but worry for the health of ourselves and our families.

Class of 2020 deserves chance at a real graduation ceremony

‘Time Traveler’s Guide’ shows Sacramento growing at rapid rate

Dear Amador County Friends, recently I sent a message of gratitude to our school community and would like to share a similar message with you, our broader community.

If there was ever a time for reasoned and clear-eyed leadership, it’s now.

Questions to consider during COVID-19 pandemic