Rebekahs meet Sunday



The Snelling Rebekahs meet for a monthly breakfast on the fourth Sunday of each month. The cost is $5, and the gathering begins at 11 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Snelling.

SHERIFFS’ REPORT



August 10 • A petty theft report was taken on Highway 49 North. • Vandalism was reported from Highway 140. • An assault and battery report was taken on Highway 49 North. • A report of threats was received from Highway 49 North. • An attempted burglary report was taken on 7th Street. • A physical domestic dispute occurred on […]

COUNTY FIRE RESPONSE REPORT



August 10 to August 16 EMS – 2Fire – 2Public Assist – 0Auto Collision – 2 Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 13 volunteer stations located throughout the county. If you are 18 years of age and possess a valid CA driver’s license, we would love to hear from you. Positions are available for fire, medical, and various […]

MOST WANTED

Mark Shane Crawford

Age: 55Height: 6’06”Weight: 220Bail Amount: $50,000 Wanted for PC270 Failure to Provide, PC 166 (2) (4) Four counts of Comtempt of Court, PC 853.7 Failure to Appear. If you know the whereabouts of this individual, please contact the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. You do not need to identify yourself, inform the person answering the phone that you have information about […]

STEM program encourages girls to stay in science, math

Dinner With Scientist held in September


Callie Nance and Emma Wooding are two normal, typical teen-age girls. The two Mariposa County High School students are looking forward to the new school year, and are both good in school. And they are just the type of girls that the STEM program was started for. STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math, is a program aimed […]

Missing Mariposa man was in Oregon before disappearing



Michael “Mike” Robinson is a U.S. Army veteran who was last seen when he left Bend, Ore. on or about July 28. Robinson was travelling the 131 miles to Burns, Ore. with his dog, Charlie, in his truck. Robinson’s truck was located Aug. 5 on the side of the road, abandoned and without fuel, by the Harney Police Department approximately […]

Sierra Eco Summit looks at dealing with drought

Free event will be in Groveland

The 2015 Sierra Eco Summit and Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 at Mountain Sage in Groveland. The free summit will focus on the drought. Presentations on how to incorporate watersaving techniques into daily life, hands-on exhibits, local vendors, music and more will be available. On Saturday night, a concert will feature Front Country and […]

Berryhill, Bigelow to meet with constituents

Aug. 21 event held in two towns

Sen. Tom Berryhill and Assemblyman Frank Bigelow will be in Mariposa County on Aug. 21. County residents are invited to attend a morning coffee at the Miner’s Roadhouse 140, 5159 Highway 140, from 9 to 11 a.m. The two legislators will also be at the Coarsegold Chamber in Coarsegold Historic Village from 2 to 3 p.m. Discussion will be on […]

Second Yosemite campground closed because of plague

Crane Flat will reopen Friday


For the second time in as many weeks, Yosemite National Park closed a campground due to the plague. Tuolumne Meadows Campground was closed starting at noon on Monday, Aug. 17 until Friday, Aug. 21. The campground was closed after two dead squirrels were found to have died of the plague. The area, which has more than 300 campsites, will be […]

Blazin’ Hog fires up the fairgrounds in September

Barbecue on the menu at event

The ninth annual Blazin’ Hog Competition Barbecue and Zydeco Music Festival will take place on Saturday Sept. 19 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Gates open at noon, and the music stage will once again be alive with Cajun and Zydeco recording artists. A big shaded dance floor will be available to those who want to dance to the sounds of […]