As we're navigating through the recession, wading through global warming, dealing with massive unemployment and coming up short before the holiday season, some in the entertainment industry are reaping millions by playing on people's insecurities.

Darwin Stillwell, 20, of Alderpoint, died Sunday morning, November 15, in a Eureka hospital from what physicians described as a highly virulent form of polio.

Fortuna's tribute to our Veterans was presented on Veterans Day Nov. 11 traditionally the day that ended World War I on Nov.

A citizen came to the station to report that two men were loitering around her garage and asked if they could come in to appraise any valuable property.

U.S. Cellular recently completed construction of an additional cell site in Fortuna to improve call quality for its customers.

A Fortuna man killed in a collision last Saturday after reportedly stepping in front of a semi-truck has been identified as 67-year-old Martijn Jeroen Boon.

Larry Ponci of Fortuna, left, landed this 50-pound salmon on Tuesday on the Smith River while fishing with guid Mike Coopman, right, of Mike Coopman s Guide Service.

Elders of all races were welcomed and honored Saturday at the 28th annual Northwest Intertribal Gathering and Elders Dinner in Eureka.

A Fortuna man was killed on U.S. Highway 101 Saturday afternoon when he apparently stepped in front of an oncoming truck.

Call 445-8404. * Rose propagation and grafting, talk by Tracy Sclar of Amity Heritage Roses of Hydesville at the Humboldt Rose Society meeting.

Three Rio Dell Council members at the podium on Tuesday, Nov. 3 constituted a quorum for Rio Dell City Council business.

Dr. George Jutila was recently selected as the recipient of the 2009 Frederick K.M. Plessner Award, an honor bestowed upon outstanding physicians practicing in rural areas.

A brand-new gymnasium for the Fortuna Middle School welcomed its first visitors in a grand opening held Wednesday evening.

Fortuna Feed and Garden Center held its 3rd annual Pet-Expo last Saturday. Cathy Whitchurch, who manages the business, was very happy with the turnout.

Gordon Redtfeldt, a veteran of three wars, will be the guest speaker on Wednesday, Nov.

Forrest Leamon, the son of a local couple who was among the 18 Americans killed in Afghanistan last week, was remembered by his family and fellow agents as a man who enjoyed his work and could always be counted on.

With the state Legislature in recess, 1st District Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro, D-Arcata came home to roost for a spell.

As the saying goes, "If you want to get something done, ask a busy person to do it." To be sure, there are a whole lot of retired teachers out there getting important work done in our community.

William "Bill" Howard Harrison, Fortuna, passed away on Oct. 7 at St. Luke's Manor in Fortuna.

The Book Fair was a great success with everyone in the school receiving a book compliments of a generous $1500 donation from the Bear River Rhonerville Rancheria.