By GREG LITTLE Editor | February 18, 2021
By CHRISTINA MANUEL | February 18, 2021
By CHRISTINA MANUEL | February 18, 2021
By CHRISTINA MANUEL | February 18, 2021
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Datebook
NEWS BRIEFS
| February 18, 2021
Enchilada Dinner set March 6 The 72nd annual Enchilada Dinner in Hornitos will have different look this year, but it...
Letters
Why, Miles, why?
| February 18, 2021
Editor, Did I read this right? Did our “venerated” supervisor...
A rush for vaccines?
| February 18, 2021
Editor, The emphasis placed upon Covid-19 vaccines has resulted in...
Where do you stand, Tom?
| February 18, 2021
Editor, Dear Congressman Tom McClintock: Where do you stand? We...
Vaccine clinic operated well
| February 18, 2021
Editor, I was fortunate enough to have my first shot...
Local News
Two local ambitious youngsters raise big money for Manna HouseFree Access
By GREG LITTLE Editor | February 18, 2021
Some people may say the younger generation isn’t motivated to do certain things or that they are all glued to their phones. Some are wrong, especially when it comes to Grace and Abbey Beery. Grace,...
News and notes from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office
| February 18, 2021
Jail Booking Report Here are some of the highlights from the recent booking reports at the Mariposa County Jail. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. February 8 -...
Binnewies reflects on his many years inside the sheriff’s office
By CHRISTINA MANUEL
Staff Writer | February 18, 2021
The Binnewies family. Photo Submitted by Doug BinnewiesFormer Mariposa County Sheriff Doug Binnewies had never really given much thought about a career in law enforcement at a young age. Instead, as a young man he...
Sweet beginning
| February 18, 2021
Photo by Allen LamanAbove, from left, Mariposa County District 3 Supervisor Marshall Long, Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors President Gabe Edwards, Sean Costello, Miriam Costello and Kari Kisela of the Chamber pose...
Covid continues in purple tier
The good news is the test positive rate continues to go downBy KELLIE FLANAGAN
Staff writer | February 18, 2021
New guidance from the state this week changed the Coronavirus-related health and safety restrictions involving places of worship. As a result of a new Supreme Court ruling, places of worship in California can now operate...
Exploring this region could be in the cards with E. Madera contest
| February 18, 2021
The 2020 grand prize-winning family John, Sheri and Gwendelyn McKechnie visited every stop along the Fossils to Falls Road Trip. Submitted photoHere’s a fun, free and creative way to spend time exploring this spring: join...
Groundbreaking is held for tribal housing project in North Fork
By KELLIE FLANAGAN
Staff writer | February 18, 2021
The North Fork LIHTC Homes #1 Project is groundbreaking in many ways according to the North Fork Rancheria Indian Housing Authority. Submitted photosThe North Fork Rancheria Indian Housing Authority (NFRIHA) held a groundbreaking ceremony last...
Glacier charter school does well in recent decathlon event
By KELLIE FLANAGAN
Staff writer | February 18, 2021
Glacier High School Charter in Oakhurst came in second place overall in the 39th Madera County Academic Decathlon (ACADEC), winning the Super Quiz competition and receiving the most medals out of all Madera County schools....













