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February 4, 2010 / Local News

Audubon program focuses on Native uses of area plants

Cultural interpreters and Midpines residents Ben and Kimberly Cunningham- Summerfield will present “California Indian Uses of Native Plants,” a program featuring slides and hand specimens, at the monthly program of the Yosemite Area Audu More...

Mankins’ jersey is part of raffle

Donations have been pouring in for the auction at the Mariposa Lions’ crab feed. More...

Third annual career fair takes place tomorrow

Mariposa County's third annual Career Day will be hosted by New Life Christian Fellowship at 5089 Cole Road on Feb. 5. More...

Oddfellows serve breakfast

Everyone can treat their sweetheart to a hearty breakfast served by the La Grange Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge #65. Sunday Feb. 14 is the date of its monthly breakfast at the IOOF Hall, which is on the main street of La Grange. More...

Red Cross restructures

During these difficult economic times the Red Cross throughout the Central Valley must be very efficient with the dollars that are being donated. More...

JCF plans for ‘Four Seasons’ dinner

On March 20 is the annual “Four Seasons,” Ewing Memorial Garden benefit dinner on. The dinner will once again, be held in the Sequoia Building at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. More...

AARP tax aide program begins

The 2009 tax filing season is upon all residents of California. The AARP Foundation continues to sponsor a free tax filing program through the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board and assistance with filing tax returns. More...

Yosemite and environmental groups finally reach formal settlement

The Department of the Interior/ National Park Service (NPS), the Friends of Yosemite Valley (FOYV), and the Mariposans for the Environment and Responsible Government (MERG) have announced the completion of a formal Settlement Agreement last Septembe More...

CASA features Rose as volunteer of the month

CONTRIBUTED BY FLORA BEACH BURLINGAME

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Mariposa County was established in 2004 to serve the needs of Mariposa County children who, for their own protection, have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. More...

Chamber honors 2009 business stars

The Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce has announced and will recognize the 2009 business people of the year. For the first time in over 20 years, two brothers were first elected as a pair and then garnered the voting majority. More...

TDS completes first phase of network

TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) has completed construction of the first phase of a 10-Gigabit (10G) transport network, eclipsing its previous network and positioning the company for continuous broadband growth. More...

Butterfly Festival seeks artists and crafters for show

Spring time is just around the corner and in Mariposa that means wildflowers, butterflies and the Mariposa Butterfly Festival. More...

Sierra Artists Gallery hosts miniature show

Sierra Artists' Gallery is launching its annual Miniatures in Mariposa show. The show will run from March 9 to March 21. On March 21, there will be a reception at the gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. More...

NMCHC reopens with gala

Each year the museum closes in January to change and freshen its displays. One of the displays that changes annually features a Pioneer founding family. More...

Horner brings her vivacious style to festival

Making her first appearance at the Mariposa County Arts Council’s, 23rd Mariposa Storytelling Festival, Beth Horner is a storyteller noted as a vivacious talent dedicated to providing an entertaining and empowering experience for her listeners More...

FFA officers test Rotary

CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF HAMILTON

Mariposa High School ASB and FFA President Richard Ballinger, and five of his FFA officers: Vice President Catherine Chase, Secretary Courtney Dayhoff, Treasurer Meyer Jay, Reporter Brooke Earling and Sentinel Cody Peterson, along with their ag teac More...