Charles Lachman, 16, opens his laptop and flips his phone to do-not-disturb when it’s time for class to start each morning. His desk in the game room holds the essentials: A copy of “Of Mice and Men,” headphones and notebooks. Otherwise, there are limited distractions — no fellow students tapping […]
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School districts saw unprecedented drop in enrollment during pandemic
Going back to school this year has been a lesson in patience. Since the surge of COVID cases this fall, many cities, including New York, Detroit and Philadelphia, have suspended or postponed their plans to hold in-person classes. The delays and ever changing schedules have been frustrating to parents and […]
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Downtown districts participate in window contest, aim to keep Halloween spirit alive
Grass Valley and Nevada City businesses will continue to be encouraged in keeping the Halloween spirit alive in downtown areas through “The Great Halloween Window Contest 2020”. The contest is a collaborative effort by both Grass Valley and Nevada City’s chambers of commerce, the Grass Valley Downtown Association, and Ben […]