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Enchilada Dinner set March 6 The 72nd annual Enchilada Dinner in Hornitos will have different look this year, but it...

Letters

Why, Miles, why?

Editor, Did I read this right? Did our “venerated” supervisor...

A rush for vaccines?

Editor, The emphasis placed upon Covid-19 vaccines has resulted in...

Was it for your ego, Merlin?

Editor, To Merlin Jones: I am sorry you felt it...

Where do you stand, Tom?

Editor, Dear Congressman Tom McClintock: Where do you stand? We...

Vaccine clinic operated well

Editor, I was fortunate enough to have my first shot...

Local News

Two local ambitious youngsters raise big money for Manna HouseFree Access

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

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

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

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 down

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

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

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

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....