Big Bear Valley, CA -- The Big Bear Valley’s Boy Scout Troop 49 has earned a special distinction, being named the 2009 Troop of the Year by the High Desert District, California Inland Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Our local troop, led by Scoutmaster Alyn Nielsen, was granted the Troop of the Year honor over other scout troops from the high desert and all the way … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Boy Scout Troop 49 Earns ‘Troop of the Year’ Title for Their District; School Visits Planned for This Week and Next
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Big Bear Valley Honors Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day: “Never, Ever, Ever Forget the Magnitude of Their Sacrifice”
Big Bear Lake, CA -- This morning’s Memorial Day ceremony, lakeside at Veterans Park in Big Bear Lake, was a moving tribute, in word and song, to honor our military veterans. Before the Fallen Warriors of Big Bear Valley memorial wall, Mayor Liz Harris welcomed those in attendance “to honor those who so valiantly serve our country, in times of war and peace” and noted that “our … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley Honors Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day: “Never, Ever, Ever Forget the Magnitude of Their Sacrifice”
BBHS Graduate Thom DeGriselles Completes Basic Infantry Training at Fort Benning
Big Bear City, CA -- In military news, sent to us from the Army and Air Force Hometown News Service, 1999 Big Bear High School graduate Thomas DeGriselles has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. During his nine weeks of training, Army National Guard PFC DeGriselles received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, … [Read more...] about BBHS Graduate Thom DeGriselles Completes Basic Infantry Training at Fort Benning
CalTrans Project on Big Bear Boulevard This Week; Only One Lane to Be Open June 1-3
Big Bear Lake, CA -- We can expect delays on Big Bear Boulevard/Highway 18 this week, as CalTrans crews will be doing crack seal work in the City of Big Bear Lake. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8am to 3pm, there will only be one lane accessible to motorists in one direction at a time. The project will cover Big Bear Boulevard, from Stanfield Cutoff west to Pine Knot … [Read more...] about CalTrans Project on Big Bear Boulevard This Week; Only One Lane to Be Open June 1-3
County Sheriff Rod Hoops and Fellow Candidates to Participate in June 1 Forum in Big Bear; State Primary Election on June 8
Big Bear Lake/San Bernardino County, CA -- The California Statewide Direct Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 8, and those voters who plan to request a vote-by-mail ballot have until June 1 to do so. In addition to five statewide measures on the June 8 ballot, San Bernardino County voters will have opportunity to vote for the San Bernardino County Superintendent of … [Read more...] about County Sheriff Rod Hoops and Fellow Candidates to Participate in June 1 Forum in Big Bear; State Primary Election on June 8