Portal Motel hit by robbers
By PETER DAY Senior ReportSheriff’s deputies were called to the Portal Motel in the 31300 block of Highway 18 following a robbery at 3:52 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11.According to witness reports, two men...
View ArticleWoman airlifted after receiving serious burns
STAFF REPORTA Fern Road resident was airlifted after sustaining 2nd- to 3rd-degree burns over much of her body in an apparent attempted suicide.At 4:02 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, emergency responders were...
View ArticleSheriff's Blotter 01-14-15
Wednesday, Jan. 7 2:40 p.m. A call came in about a dead body in the 30000 block of Spinel Road. 9:20 a.m. A domestic battery arrest was made in the 17000 block of Barstow Road. 1:19 a.m. A vehicle was...
View ArticleMonthly Crime Stats: Five burglaries reported in LV
By PETER DAY Senior ReporterFive burglaries were reported in Lucerne Valley during the month of December, according to station commander Sgt. Van Putnam.Other reported crimes included five grand theft...
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Photo: Roadside memorial
REMEMBERING FRED: A roadside memorial was setup last week by friends and family of Alfred Moreau, who was killed while crossing Old Woman Springs Road near the intersection of Highway 18. Peter Day /...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Obey the Laws
Who is John W. Whitehead? Based on his commentary in the Leader on Jan. 21, he does not have a clue about what has gradually taken place in this country over the past years.Respect for the laws...
View ArticleSports: Boys basketball to wrap up season
The Lucerne Valley Mustangs boys basketball team had a home conference game versus Victor Valley Christian on Tuesday, Jan 27. Results were unavailable at press time.Leading into Tuesday, the boys were...
View ArticleSports: Girls basketball eyeing possible post-season play
As of Monday, the Lucerne Valley girls basketball team was second in Agape League Girls Basketball standings with a league record of three wins and one loss. Hesperia Christian had a league record of...
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Sports: Mustang wrestlers take 6th place out of 40 teams
ABOVE: The winners are: Sam Aguilar, Jacob Carmona, Joseph Salbino, Oscar Sanchez, and Daniel Hernandez (left to right). Joseph is holding Jason Simonek’s 5th place medal as well, but Jason was not...
View ArticleWhat's Happening - January 28, 2015
LVEDA meeting to be held on Feb. 3 The monthly meeting of the Lucerne Valley Economic Development Association will be held at 5 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Senior Center. The meeting will feature the...
View ArticleKOH registration begins Friday
Nearly 400 teams are registered for the Hammers Week. Teams from 37 states plus Belgium, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, the UK and Portugal will participate.Registration at Hammertown...
View ArticleSheriff's Blotter 01-28-15
Tuesday, January 20 11:08 p.m. An attempted burglary was reported by an Ocotillo Way resident. The subject was gone when deputies arrived. 1:56 p.m. A criminal threat was reported by a Dusty Lane...
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'Weekend of Service': A mission in our home town
Local “Weekend of Service” participants play “spoons” last year in San Diego. The event is sponsored by Lucerne Valley Community Church. Photo courtesy Lucerne Valley Community Church ------------By...
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Hart wants to forge new partnerships
ABOVE: Woody Hart, new chamber president ----------By PETER DAY Senior ReporterNew chamber president, former honorary mayor and longtime Lucerne Valley resident Woody Hart is forging a partnership...
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First Mountain Bank is Paying it Forward
ABOVE: Loverboy may be small on size, but he’s big on charm. Above, he impresses First Mountain Bank branch manager Marlene Fuller during a recent visit to the bank. Peter Day / The Leader----------...
View ArticleSheriff's Blotter 02-11-15
Wednesday, Feb. 410:27 p.m. Criminal threats were reported by a Lancelet Road resident. 12:57 p.m. A grand theft was reported in the 30000 block of Foothill Road.Tuesday, Feb. 35:01 p.m. Deputies were...
View ArticleReligion: God wants us to be blameless
By GARY SCHLENZAs one observes the qualifications that are specifically put forth as requirements for all who would be considered for a leadership position within the New Testament church, it becomes...
View ArticleNews Briefs: Feb. 11, 2015
PUBLIC SAFETYBlaze destroys Emerald Road residence An Emerald Road residence was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.The house is located between Mesa and Trade Post Road in the Gem Tract Road...
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Market unveils solar co-generation project
LUCERNE VALLEY • Lucerne Valley Market and Hardware Store owner Linda Gommel had enough of the $12,000-a-month electricity bills.So she and her business partners decided to switch to solar to power...
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Sports: Post season play looks likely for Lady Mustangs
By PETER DAY Senior ReporterFast players and a solid team attitude have propelled the Lucerne Valley High School girls basketball team to one its best seasons in recent years."Everybody's working with...
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