August 18, 2025
Authorities search for missing 78-year-old Gil Clark, last seen in Downieville, as investigation continues.
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Local News
August 27, 2025
Western Sierra Medical Clinic in Downieville closes temporarily due to pest issue, reopening next week.
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Local News
August 27, 2025
Downieville Mountain Brewfest returns September 6 with new vendors and live music, supporting the local firehouse.
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Local News
August 26, 2025
Sierra County’s history showcased in Doors Open California, featuring Alleghany’s theater, Forest City’s dance hall, and Sierra City’s stamp mill.
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Local News
August 26, 2025
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office increases off-highway patrols for Labor Day weekend to ensure safety.
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Regional News
August 25, 2025
Lightning-induced fires in Sierra Foothills prompt swift containment efforts amid ongoing storm threats.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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August 28, 2025
Maine‘s camp season and the potential inspiration for a book.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
August 25, 2025
Sierra County incidents from August 18-24, including wildlife encounters, accidents, and emergency responses.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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August 20, 2025
Swans and summer residents leave the Hamptons, marking the end of a bustling season.
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Southwest Sierra
By Rae Bell Arbogast
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August 15, 2025
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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August 15, 2025
Explore how AI could impact legal processes, yet human expertise remains crucial in complex cases.
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Letters to the Editor
August 15, 2025
Charles Deister and Alexandra Foote express gratitude for The Mountain Messenger's local news coverage.
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Letters to the Editor
August 15, 2025
The firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner raises concerns about handling economic news.
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Letters to the Editor
August 6, 2025
False fire alarms in Sierra City highlight issues with alarm volume and elderly residents’ response time.
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Letters to the Editor
August 6, 2025
A resident reflects on unchanged personal life amid political shifts and growing fears for family.
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Letters to the Editor
July 24, 2025
Reflects on American patriotism, historical pride, and current global perception amidst internal divisions.
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