what can all this land, fertile and fallow, speak about? 

I moved into my first apartment at the beginning of my second year of college. My mom and grandma always had an abundance of flowers and vegetables growing, so I thought I should get a plant or two to take care of and make me feel more adult-like. I bought two pretty potted flowers and stuck…

A loved and longtime business in downtown Sutter Creek announced, to the dismay of countless locals, that they would be closing their doors indefinitely. The Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium has been a favorite staple and icon of Sutter Creek since its inception in 1997 by Amador County local…

Owners of Hotel Sutter, Chuck Laughlin and Karin Sage, gave the Amador Interfaith Food Bank a generous donation of $6,550, which was generated from generosity and kindness. Pictured from left to right are Rebecca Collins-Sales & Marketing, April Ysmael-Server, Beth Stanton-Interfaith Foo…

Eighteen club members, friends, and family enjoyed a potluck luncheon on December 3 at Rollingwood Estates social hall. 

On December 21st, members of the Italian Society, in partnership with the Amador County Food Bank, gathered at the Society Grounds in Sutter Hill to load Christmas boxes full of food to distribute to deserving families in Amador County. This effort is part of the continuing community service…

cold shooting stars in a winter night -

On the morning of December 14, Elks Lodge #2426 held their Annual Special Needs Christmas at their location, 12500 Kennedy Flat Road, in Jackson 10 a.m. The kids were served refreshments, and received wonderful gifts from Santa, who was played by Mike Miller. The event coordinator was Alisa …

After five years of commerce in downtown Plymouth, Carol Hayward, owner of Accents and The Pantry by Twisted Cork Collections, is closing the doors to the two businesses. 

A new decade, a new year, brings new life! This sweet baby girl decided to make her arrival as the first baby born in Amador County of the new year.