Lifestyles Linda Meadows, owner of Creeky Cupboard, in Sutter Creek, as well as coordinator for the California chapter of Afghans for Angels, is currently seeking volunteers to knit small afghans and caps. Ledger Dispatch photo by Claudia Lamar

Sutter Creek business owner makes afghans for angels »

Hoping to help parents in grief, Creeky Cupboard owner Linda Meadows moonlights as the coordinator of Afghans for Angels, a volunteer organization which provides small afghans to hospitals to give…

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Shout-outs for Jan. 27, 2012 »

“I would like to give credit to Emily Weinzheimer for all her help and contribution to this page. She has given me all the Argonaut shout outs and has given…

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News

Marijuana-growing is still a smoking issue »

By Matthew Hedger It is still illegal to grow marijuana outdoors in Amador County — at least for the time…

Jan 27 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Update: Garibaldi stands trial for alleged sexual assault, found not guilty »

By Scott Thomas Anderson A jury sat down this week to finally determine the fate of Anthony Garibaldi, a man…

Jan 27 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Amador DA declares shooting ‘justified’ »

Via Press Release No criminal actions will be taken against two unnamed Amador County Sheriff’s deputies involved in a September…

Jan 27 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Pedestrian run over on Highway 49 »

By Scott Thomas Anderson & Bill Lavallie Jackson police officers combed a dark, weedy stretch of Highway 49 with their…

Jan 26 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

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Sports

8,000-mile journey departs Belize, enters Guatemala »

The village of Flores is in Lake Peten. photo courtesy to the ledger dispatch

The market in Guatemala offers many practical items, as well as abundant produce. photo courtesy to the ledger dispatch roduce. photo courtesy to the ledger dispatch ledger dispatch Editor’s note: this is the 13th installment in Linda Hein’s journal of her youthful journey to Central…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Argonaut JV tied for MLL lead »

Argonaut JV point guard Tyler Love, 22, hovers behind teammate Kenny Litchfield during one of their team’s many victories. ledger dispatch photo by jerry budrick

  By Jerry Budrick sports@ledger-dispatch.com Having avenged their only loss of the Mother Lode League season with a resounding victory over the visiting Bret Harte Bullfrogs last week, the Argonaut High School JV basketball team has grabbed a share of the league lead, with a…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Crime & Courts

Saturday’s alleged DUI fatality came on the heels of many others in Amador »

The mangled pickup truck that initiated the head-on crash is examined by firemen on the scene. Ledger Dispatch photo by Bill Lavallie

By Scott Thomas Anderson & Bill Lavallie Residents from Plymouth to Somerset are grieving the loss of Christine Robinson, a local business personality who was killed in a head-on collision while driving home last Saturday. News that the other driver involved in the catastrophe was…

Jan 20 2012 / 4 Comments / Read More »

Update: Accused Days Inn killer will not face the death penalty »

Justin Bergo is still awaiting his preliminary hearing, as well as learning which judge will be appionted to handle his case. Ledger Dispatch file photo.

By Scott Thomas Anderson Whatever fears accused murderer Justin Bergo may have going into his trial, being strapped down for a lethal injection will not be one of them. Amador County District Attorney Todd Riebe confirmed today that a death penalty review team had recently…

Jan 17 2012 / 5 Comments / Read More »
Government

Renwood Winery’s open house reveals changes planned for tasting room »

Jennifer Peckingpaugh, right, pours a taste of Grandmère Zinfandel at Renwood Winery’s open house Jan. 10. Ledger Dispatch photo by Gwen Bohdan

By Gwen Bohdan Renwood Winery held an open house Jan. 10 to unveil changes the new owners have planned for the company. “They’re going to remodel the tasting room,” said Deirdre Mueller, tasting room manager for Renwood Winery. “They’re going to take the existing structure…

Jan 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Ione balks at consultant costs »

The wastewater treatment facility for the City of Ione is the focus of ongoing efforts to meet state guidelines. Ledger Dispatch photo by Matthew Hedger

By Matthew Hedger mhedger@ledger-dispatch.com The Ione City Council has denied a $113,758 contract amendment request by the consultant hired to manage the city’s wastewater system upgrade proposal — leaving the fate of the state-ordered project in limbo. The action came near the end of the…

Jan 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Community Linda Meadows, owner of Creeky Cupboard, in Sutter Creek, as well as coordinator for the California chapter of Afghans for Angels, is currently seeking volunteers to knit small afghans and caps. Ledger Dispatch photo by Claudia Lamar

Sutter Creek business owner makes afghans for angels

Hoping to help parents in grief, Creeky Cupboard owner Linda Meadows moonlights as the coordinator of Afghans for Angels, a volunteer organization which provides small afghans to hospitals to give to parents who have suffered the…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Local Sports The village of Flores is in Lake Peten. photo courtesy to the ledger dispatch

8,000-mile journey departs Belize, enters Guatemala

The market in Guatemala offers many practical items, as well as abundant produce. photo courtesy to the ledger dispatch roduce. photo courtesy to the ledger dispatch ledger dispatch Editor’s note: this is the 13th installment in…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Opinion

Perhaps we should be a little more clear

For more than ten years, I have published my opinions and editorials on a variety of subjects on this page, as I’ve weighed in on issues of the day. But there seems to be some confusion…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »
Entertainment The classic 1961 romantic comedy “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” will be the first film shown at Jackson Rancheria’s “Dinner & a Movie” series beginning Feb. 28. Photo courtesy to the Ledger Dispatch

Jackson Rancheria brings back ‘Dinner & a Movie’ Feb. 28

Back by popular demand, Jackson Rancheria will again host the “Dinner & a Movie” series, starting with “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on Tuesday, Feb. 28. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is a classic 1961 romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

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