Calendar – Week of July 19

ONGOING Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment each Wednesday in the Piano Lounge. Jan Brink plays July 19, Jacqui Martin July 26 and ...

Bear sightings reported around Whatcom

WHATCOM — Black bear sightings have been reported all over Whatcom County lately, and Ferndale is no exception. On July 10, the city of Ferndale posted a notice stating that a bear ...

Darigold CEO tells Congress to keep trade, NAFTA strong

Exported dairy products include Lynden milk powder SEATTLE — On behalf of the U.S. dairy industry, Darigold President and CEO Stan Ryan testified Tuesday, July 18, before a Congressional ...

FHS football to host 3rd annual golf fundraiser

Spots still available for a.m. shotgun By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — The third annual Ferndale High School football fundraiser golf tournament is just around ...

Ferndale 12U baseball team advances to Cal Ripken 60 regional tournament

Team is 23-1 this summer, winning three of four tournaments By Kevin Doucette [email protected] MOUNT VERNON — Bill Hatchett, Ferndale’s 12U Cal Ripken baseball team manager, ...

James Johnston

James “Tex” Roland Johnston, age 77, of Lynden, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. James was born on Feb. 20, 1940 in Fort ...

Eric Schulze

Eric J. Schulze responded to his higher calling, bringing to an end his faithful ministry and service to his family and God’s people in various ministries. He entered the more immediate ...

Imogene Pederson

Imogene Pederson, 88, passed away quietly Tuesday, May 9, 2017 with family at her side. She was born to Harry Harvey and Maude Melvina (Swain) Mount in Fredonia, Kansas, on Sept. 6, ...

Robert Spinner

Lynden Fire Chief Robert Charles Spinner Jr., while on duty, suffered a heart attack jogging and later passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the age of 50. He was known for being ...

Christine Groppe

On Sunday, July 16, 2017, Christine Groppe, age 105, departed for glory. Her legacy of accomplishments and exemplary Christian life will live on for generations. She leaves her loving ...