The Lassen County Fair and the Miss Lassen County Scholarship Pageant are searching for talented Lassen County residents between the ages of 17 and 22 to participate in the annual scholarship program.

The entrants will compete in a series of activities climaxing with the July 20th pageant in the grandstands at the 2022 Lassen County Fair.

The pageant is open to all residents of the county and Director Shelley Bennett says she would love to have participation from rural areas like Westwood and Herlong.

The Miss Lassen County Scholarship Competition’s mission is to assist young women in reaching their goals through coaching in public speaking, developing their talents, and providing community service opportunities.

The competition is based on the concept of becoming the best ‘You’ possible.

A typical summer for contestants is filled with weekly seminars, dance rehearsals and community activities, as well as lots of fun. Every contestant benefits from the skill development and collaboration provided by the scholarship program.

You can click here to download a registration form, and click here to download official rules and information. Applications are due at the fair office on Russell Avenue by June 3rd.

For more information call Pageant Director Shelley Bennett at 1.530.249.3830.

In 2019, according to Children’s Fair Coordinator James Hall, the fair attracted more than 10,000 people of all ages who enjoyed nifty games, live entertainment, youth activities and low-cost food.

Hall explains that the purpose of the fair is, “to provide an opportunity for families to spend a pleasant day together that will hopefully reduce tobacco, substance, and child abuse within Lassen County.”

Returning attractions include emergency vehicle displays, educational booths, magic shows and inflatable playgrounds.

“The Children’s Fair is intended to be a benefit to the community and not a profit-making opportunity,” explains Hall.

Admission is free and the Children’s Fair is open on Saturday, May 7th, from 10:00a.m. until 4:00p.m. at the Lassen County Fairgrounds.

For more information you can call the Lassen County Office of Education at 1.530.251.8711.

“The subject stole several hundred dollars from the register and fled,” explains LCSO Lieutenant David Woginrich. “Deputies searched the building and the surrounding area but were unable to locate the subject.”

The gas station employees were only able to describe the subject as male, standing over six feet tall and wearing all black with a gray face mask.

Deputies retrieved video footage from the store’s surveillance cameras and were able to capture several still photographs of the subject.

If you recognize the man, or if you have any information regarding this incident, you are urged to contact the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office at 1.530.257.6121.

Mark your calendar for the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce April Chamber Mixer, Thursday, April 21st from 5:30 – 7:30p.m., at High Sierra Collision and Towing. We hope to see you all there for food, drinks and fun!

Lassen Public Health is sponsoring a Health Week Art contest. Grab your art supplies and get ready for some fun. Entries for the contest must be submitted to Public Health by 5:00p.m., on April 1st. The contest is open to all Lassen County children and youth eighteen and under. Pick up a coloring sheet from school or on their website, or create your own original artwork on what you think public health is. Your art entry must include the entrant’s name, age, school, email, and phone number and can be sent to pheprograms@co.lassen.ca.us.

Lassen County Arts Council is now offering its Spring Art Classes. They will be offering a Portrait Drawing class Saturday, April 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 1:00 – 3:00p.m., for a small cost of $60 with the opportunity to purchase materials. For more information contact 530.257.5222.

Lassen Lightning presents their Spring Fling to be held Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 5:00 – 10:00p.m., located at Sentimental Journey. This event will include live entertainment, dinner, and photos. $40 for a couple and $10 for each additional guest. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Angela Cisneros 559.805.2044.

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt brought to you by the Lassen County Fair and SusanvilleStuff will be held Saturday, April 16th at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. All Lassen County kids are welcome to come hunt for Easter Eggs. The gates open at 8:30a.m. and groups start at 9:00a.m., with different age groups starting every 10 minutes. Each age group has a chance to find the ‘Gold Egg’ to be turned in for an Easter Basket filled with assorted goodies and prizes. There will be an additional egg hunt section this year for kids with special capabilities. The Easter Bunny will be at the fairgrounds so bring your cameras for a photo opportunity.

Keep CCC Open Golf Tournament, hosted by Susanville Soroptimist at Diamond Mountain Golf Club will be Saturday, April 16th, with signups due no later than April 10th. $100 per player in a 4 Man Scramble, 8:00a.m. registration and 9:00a.m. shotgun start; Pulled Pork lunch provided, no host bar and a silent auction. All proceeds will be donated to the City of Susanville by Soroptimist for court costs. Sign up at Axia Home Loans or Diamond Mountain Golf Club.

Lassen Family Services is partnering with the All-American Mixed Martial Arts Academy to host a free self-defense class. This class will take place on Saturday, April 9th from 2:00 – 4:00p.m., located at 55 S. Sacramento St. in Susanville. The class is open to everyone ages 12 and up. There is limited capacity, so be sure to register at lfsselfdefense.eventbrite.com. For more information, please contact 530.257.4599.

Applications for Lassen County Farm Bureau scholarships and American Ag Credit are now available. These scholarships will be awarded to deserving high school or college students who are pursuing a career in agriculture or agri-business. Students can obtain applications on the FaceBook page Lassen County Farm Bureau, by contacting their school counselors or call the Lassen County Farm Bureau office at 530.257.7242. The application deadline is March 25, 2022.

Application for Lassen County Cattlewomen and Cattlemen are now available. Open to both males and females, two scholarships will be available, Cattlewomen Agriculture Scholarship and Cattlewomen Memorial Scholarship. Students must be enrolled or enrolling full time in an Agriculture-related course of study, be a Lassen County resident for at least one year, and meet a minimum of 2.5 GPA. For a full description of requirements and to obtain an application, call 702.286.6581. The application deadline is April 1, 2022.

Applications for Lassen Association of Realtors Scholarships are now available. This year LAR will be offering three $1000 scholarships. Students must be in their senior year attending a high school within Lassen County. For more information, call 1.530.257.5220. The application deadline is April 15th, 2022.

Scholarship Applications for Lassen Fastpitch and Lassen Lightning Softball are now available. This year Lassen Fastpitch and Lassen Lightning Softball will be offering primary scholarship in the amount of $1000 and a secondary scholarship in the amount of $500. Students must be high school seniors who have played a minimum of two years in the local Lassen Youth Fastpitch Softball League; Must be a senior at Lassen High School; Plan to attend an accredited College, University, or Trade School. For more information, call 1.559.805.2044. The application deadline is April 15th, 2022.

Applications for Sierra Desert Properties are now available. This year Sierra Desert Properties will be offering one scholarship in the amount of $500 to a deserving Lassen County senior. For more information, call 530.250.7146. The application deadline is April 22, 2022.

Applications for Pheasants Forever Jake Trussell Memorial Scholarship are now available. This year the Northeastern California Chapter 443 of Pheasants Forever is offering two (2) scholarships in 2022 to deserving Lassen County seniors. Preference will be given to students who plan to major in Wildlife Biology. For more information, call 530.310.1366. The application deadline is April 22, 2022.

Applications for LMUD Scholarships are now available. LMUD is offering two $1,250 scholarships for high school seniors and one $500 scholarship for returning college students, in a program designed to enhance the education and resulting careers of deserving local students. Applications can be accessed on their website or for more information contact, 1.530.257.4174. Application deadline is April 29th, 2022.

Don’t forget to email director@lassencountychamber.org with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main Street with any event posters.

By a margin of more than two to one, residents of five Susanville additions voted themselves into the city in a special election here Tuesday.

The move increased Susanville’s population from slightly more than 1,500 to an estimated 7,500 and swelled the city’s area by more than 200 percent.

Of the 626 ballots cast, 435 were in favor of the unification and 191 were opposed. Only residents of the five affected additions were allowed to vote. The ballot was less than 50 percent of the registration list of 1,400.

Additions now within the city limits as a result of the election are East Milwood, Arnold, Richmond and Fruit Growers hill.

Main Street, the principal thoroughfare, now runs for more than a mile in the city limits. It previously ran only a few blocks within the official boundaries of the town.

The lumber mill section, which includes its own residences, was not included in the annexation move.

Among other things, the unification is expected to make the administration of schools here easier, with all elementary schools now within the city limits. Two of the largest previously were beyond the boundaries of the town.

The special election was called by the city council after petitions requesting it had been filed with the city clerk and received no protest.