Teens impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease are encouraged to apply for scholarships

High school seniors across the country who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease are invited to share their experiences to raise awareness and have the chance to earn a college scholarship through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) annual Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest. The deadline to enter the contest is Jan. 17. “No matter how young […]

Heart of a lion

The Mariposa Lions Club presented $700 to Greeley Hill Elementary School Principal Christina Van Denover (middle). The funds will be used for the Greeley Hill students for their backpack pantry program. Students have the opportunity to take food home for their family when they are in need. Lions members Wayne Forsythe (right) and Bill Peterson (left) presented the check. The […]

MCUSD in compliance, group says



An oversight committee consisting of volunteers from the community has found the Mariposa County Unified School District is in compliance when it comes to properly spending Measure L bond funds. Measure L is the $24 million bond intended for improvement of school facilities in the county. By law, at least one time annually, the committee is tasked with preparing an […]

When can we use splashers and flappers for duck hunting?

CALIFORNIA OUTDOORS Q&A

Question: I’m fairly new to waterfowl hunting and had a quick question: When are decoy splashers, as well as decoys that flap (not spin), allowed? (Alejandro) Answer: Welcome to the wonderful world of waterfowl hunting! There are few things in the outdoors as stirring as watching a wetland awaken at sunrise, something waterfowl hunters get to witness regularly with a […]

Get outdoors to celebrate Miner’s Christmas in Columbia

Step back in time to experience the Christmas season in an 1850s mining town. Listen to the local miners spin yarns around a campfire, while sipping hot cider or coffee and taking in the aroma of roasting chestnuts. Spend time making 1850s Christmas crafts as the children anxiously await the arrival of the stage, because Father Christmas is coming to […]

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