Lifestyles

The Chocolate Lady continues to expand in the Mother Lode »

By Stephanie Farrell From a studio on their property to world headquarters in Sutter Creek, and their first retail store in Angels Camp, the Chocolate Lady is a business on…

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John Swift of Gold Country Lanes Bowling Center. Ledger Dispatch photo by Stephanie Farrell

Gold Country Lanes improves facilities and hosts popular tournament »

By Stephanie Farrell When it comes to providing family-friendly entertainment, Gold Country Lanes Bowling Center has much to offer — including league bowling, recreational bowling, pool and more. Gold Country…

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News

Update: Armed suspect killed in high-speed pursuit, criminal history revealed »

By Bill Lavallie and Scott Thomas Anderson It started with flashing lights on a Sheriff’s cruiser and ended — amidst…

Feb 21 2012 / 34 Comments / Read More »

No ‘Uncle Bob’ or ‘Aunt Myrtle?’ »

By Pat Holland special to the ledger dispatch Author’s note: for purposes of this article, federal and state taxes, estate…

Feb 19 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

Amador Water Agency releases CAWP report »

By Craig Baracco ledger dispatch contributor The Amador Water Agency used an outside engineering consultant to help sound the alarm…

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Logan visits Amador CIty and the Keystone Mine »

By Larry Cenotto special to the ledger dispatch We recently took a short drive from our condo in “Meeksville” —…

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Left Rail

Sports

Pro & local bowlers aid Haitian orphans »

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When the pros came to bowl at Gold Country Lanes, in Sutter Creek, Feb. 3, they also helped raise money for orphans in Haiti. Claire Bryditzki, giving the peace sign, above, was an orphan until she was adopted by Scott and Debbie Bryditzki. She bowled…

Feb 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

8,000-mile mission finds El Rio Frio Cave »

An exit to the world outside El Rio Frio Cave is available. photo courtesy to the ledger dispatch

    By Linda James Hein special to the ledger dispatch Editor’s note: This is the fifteenth installment of Linda Hein’s journal, written during her youthful adventure to Central America and back to Sutter Creek. April 3, 1989: The bulk of our tour group piles…

Feb 17 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »
Crime & Courts

New book ties Amador to national meth epidemic »

Amador County Sheriff’s deputies Chris Crandall, Justin Kroeck and Patrick Weart arrest an alleged thief who appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine. He was caught fleeing a crime scene. Ledger Dispatch photo by Bill Lavallie

By Gwen Bohdan Ledger Dispatch Contributor If a story has a mugshot, Scott Thomas Anderson has the byline. He’s been the crime writer for the Amador Ledger Dispatch for the past five years — a beat that’s led him to some rather dangerous and disturbing…

Feb 17 2012 / 9 Comments / Read More »

CHP’s roadside fight with suspect tops week of rain & snow »

Firefighters help carry David Hitchcock to a waiting patrol car, after an alleged drunk driving arrest led to a struggle along the side of Highway 88. Ledger dispatch photo by Bill lavallie.

By BIll Lavallie & Scott Thomas Anderson The winter storms that blew in this week were not the only thing that got violent, as a California Highway Patrol Officer found himself in a roadside struggle with a DUI suspect — at the same time some…

Feb 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Government

Tea Party brings Fox News contributor to Sutter Creek »

By SCOTT THOMAS ANDERSON Amador County Democrats had a big day two weeks ago, when Congressional candidate Jack Uppal wowed an enthusiastic crowd in south Jackson; and local Republicans are equally excited to hear Congressman Tom McClintock speak at the upcoming Lincoln Dinner, in Mel’s…

Feb 17 2012 / 9 Comments / Read More »

New book ties Amador to national meth epidemic »

Amador County Sheriff’s deputies Chris Crandall, Justin Kroeck and Patrick Weart arrest an alleged thief who appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine. He was caught fleeing a crime scene. Ledger Dispatch photo by Bill Lavallie

By Gwen Bohdan Ledger Dispatch Contributor If a story has a mugshot, Scott Thomas Anderson has the byline. He’s been the crime writer for the Amador Ledger Dispatch for the past five years — a beat that’s led him to some rather dangerous and disturbing…

Feb 17 2012 / 9 Comments / Read More »
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Opinion

A solution for Ione’s wastewater problems »

For those residents who were unable to attend the informational program presented by Dr. Bailey Green of Go2Water on Wednesday evening, Feb. 8, I’d like…

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Featured Photos

  • Amador and Argonaut wrestlers that place at the MLL Tournament. Photo by Dianne Bennett
  • The MLL girl wrestlers that represented our league at girls sections for 2012. Amador, Argonaut, Bret Harte, Calaveras and Mountain Oaks all had girls who had great seasons. The girls are pictured with assistant coaches Samatha Shattuck and Brittany Patrick. Photo by Dianne Bennett
  • ACRA director Tracey Towner-Yep teamed with Cemetery Board President Joe Lagomarsino to stage a highly successful spaghetti dinner. ledger dispatch photo by jerry budrick
  • The pyramid at Xunatunich is reputed to be one of the tallest buildings in Belize. photo courtesy to the ledger dispatch
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Community

Community briefs for Feb. 17, 2012

Community briefs are for nonprofit organizations and events only.   Prostate Cancer Support Group The Prostate Cancer Informational and Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month for information sharing and education. The group meets…

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Local Sports 02-17BowlHaiti

Pro & local bowlers aid Haitian orphans

When the pros came to bowl at Gold Country Lanes, in Sutter Creek, Feb. 3, they also helped raise money for orphans in Haiti. Claire Bryditzki, giving the peace sign, above, was an orphan until she…

Feb 18 2012 / Read More »
Opinion

A solution for Ione’s wastewater problems

For those residents who were unable to attend the informational program presented by Dr. Bailey Green of Go2Water on Wednesday evening, Feb. 8, I’d like to provide a brief summary. Dr. Green’s company has been a…

Feb 17 2012 / Read More »
Entertainment Folk duo Dala will perform at Sutter Creek Theatre Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Photo courtesy to the Ledger Dispatch

Your weekend for Feb. 24-26

1. Dala Listen to the angelic harmonies and original folk-roots of Dala Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Sutter Creek Theatre. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 the day of show. Sutter Creek Theatre is…

Feb 21 2012 / Read More »

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