Man arrested for attempted rape at camp



A Mariposa man was arrested on Saturday at the Jerseydale campground after his girlfriend reported that he attempted to rape and assault her. The man, 18-year-old Shane Meloy, was booked into the Mariposa County Jail on a number of felony charges. According to Sheriff Doug Binnewies, deputies responded to the campground about 9 a.m. last Saturday. They found the victim, […]

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Thieves target Manna House garden again



Manna House, the food pantry that’s been helping folks in need since 1983, had an idea two years ago. Why not, planners thought, use a space near the charity facility to grow fruit and vegetables to supplement the hundreds of pounds of donated food the pantry gives away each month? Organizers like Niarja Marchand saw a chance for community building, […]

From the Archives



(The following items were taken from the archived files of the MARIPOSA GAZETTE & MINER.) 10 Years Ago A consultant’s report to the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors is garnering widespread support by members of the Mariposa business community, and it may be because the report recommends that the County “provide for the formulation and approval of a program of […]

Willie’s isn’t comin’



Friday, May 6, 2011, 11 AM – Coyote Springs Ranch promoter, Ken Baker, announced this morning that the Willie Nelson "Country Throwdown" performance scheduled for June 26 at the Cathey’s Valley facility will not take place. The event has been moved to the Ironstone Amphitheatre at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys.  Baker said negotiations are underway with Ironstone officials to allow […]

Nelson concert refunds are forthcoming



Monday, May 9,2011, 12:25PM – People who purchased tickets for the now cancelled Willie Nelson Throwdown Tour concert to be held at Coyote Springs Ranch in Cathey’s Valley will soon get their money back. According to Eventbrite.com, the ticket sales agency, ticket holders will receive refunds by 5 p.m. today, however, it may take few days for those refunds to […]

Special meeting set to save the Mariposa Fair



An informal organizational meeting will be held in Building A at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m.  on Wednesday.According to fairgrounds General Manager, Brian Bullis, the meeting is to organized a non-profit Friends of the Fair group, and to explore fund raising, applying for grants and general support. All interested residents are invited to attend.

Grizzlies capture SAL pennant



With an 11-3 win over arch-rival Le Grand Wednesday afternoon, Mariposa’s varsity baseball team clinched the Southern Athletic League pennant with a 13-1 record. Mariposa was 13-0 after its initial league loss to Waterford, which finished in second place at 12-2. Look for more details in the next Mariposa Gazette.

2011-05-05 E-Edition