Learn 3D printing in free library workshop



The Mariposa County Library has a state-of-the-art 3D printer available for public use. Anyone interested in using the printer must attend a free class prior to use to learn library procedures and basic techniques. Classes will be held in the community room on Saturday, May 20 and Saturday, June 3 from 1-5 p.m. Size is limited to 20 and preregistration […]

Plans in the works for local farm, ranch tour



Set for Sept. 30, the Mariposa Agri Nature Association (MANA) will once again host the annual Mariposa Farm and Ranch Tour. MANA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded to promote conservation, understanding, stewardship and enjoyment of Mariposa County’s agricultural bounty, natural resources and scenic landscape. The Farm and Ranch Tour is one way MANA educates the public about Mariposa’s rich […]

Early sign-up is being encouraged for 4-H day camp in June



The Mariposa 4-H Youth Development Program will be sponsoring a one-day camp for 4-H and community youth ages 5-8. This event will be Friday, June 16 at the picnic area at the fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no cost. The day will include several stations with various activities such as crafts, games and more. 4-H will […]

Merced River to be topic at next Democrat meeting



The Merced River will be the topic during the next Mariposa Club Democratic Club meeting. The meeting will be on Saturday, May 13 at 9:45 a.m. at Miner’s Roadhouse. Persons who would like to order breakfast are asked to arrive by 9 a.m. There will be free coffee and water provided. The guest speaker will be Dean Bernacchi of Friends […]

Butterfly Festival brings community together



Using mugs to raise awareness

Arts Council, VFW post team up for program highlighting veterans

The Mariposa County Arts Council and the Keith M. Bertken Veterans of Foreign War Post 6042 will feature Hand-to-Hand, an installation by veteran Ehren Tool. Hand-to-Hand will be at the Arts Council’s Treetop Gallery from May 1 to July 16. The installation is a part of an ongoing commitment to programming that addresses equity, access and opportunity through projects that […]

County launches new program to recognize outstanding employees



Mariposa County wants to reward its outstanding employees. And now, after more than 16 months in development, there is a new program in place to do just that. “We want to reward the values of building a better County,” said Steve Johnson, director of Mariposa County Human Resources. “The employees are the backbone of who we are.” Called the BRAVO […]

Jack Cheepo



Jack Gene Cheepo passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 in his sleep at the age of 88. Jack was born in North Fork, Calif., on July 19, 1928 to John and Mae Cheepo. On Nov. 22, 1950, he was enlisted into the Army. He did his training and ended up in Honolulu where he was promoted to staff sergeant […]

Virgil Mullis



Virgil Mullis passed away, family at his side, in the early morning hours of April 27, 2017 at his long time home in Mariposa, Calif. He had 93 years on this earth. He was born in Oct. 1923 in Fresno, Calif., to Ben and Lilly Mullis and was raised with four sisters and a brother in the Fresno area. After […]

Rich McGrath



Rich McGrath, an extraordinary craftsman, artist and teacher, died last week in an accident at his Mariposa workshop. He was 74. McGrath and his wife, Sherie, bought land above Triangle Road in Mariposa more than 20 years ago. There they created a home, workshop and an outdoor gallery of art. Living in two small trailers like modern pioneers, they cleared […]