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First-ever Mariposa Children’s Business Fair slated

New event will showcase opportunities for local youth


The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur, and it’s coming to Mariposa for the first time. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses. The Mariposa Children’s Business Fair is an opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business. […]

Peter/Wendy tickets on sale now

Mariposa County High School Drama presents Peter/Wendy, an ethereal spin on a classic tale. The performances will take place on March 22 and March 23 at 7 p.m. and March 24, at 2 p.m. at MCHS. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at gofan.co/app/school/CA16947. Tickets will be $10 at the door. Pictured are JJ Otis as Peter, and Mia […]

Silvers named to UofM Dean’s List

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities announced the Dean’s List of students honored for academic success during the 2023 fall semester. Mariposa local Dennis Silvers, senior of College of Liberal Arts, has been named to the 2023 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced last week. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a […]

Welding winners

Mariposa FFA’s welding team finished in third place in a competition at Hollister High School earlier this month. The Grizzlies took home some welding gear with the win. Congratulations to Emma Mero, who placed for a third high individual overall. The next competition is March 16 at El Capitan High School. Shown from left are Lucas Ibarra, Brady Arebalo, Carmine […]

Oh, the places you’ll go!

Woodland Elementary celebrated Read Across America earlier this month with fun activities related to reading, including classes decorating their classroom doors. They also had a Read-a-thon that raised over $3,000 for classroom supplies. The school thanked the community and its supporters.

Art and education heading outdoors


Clay Muwin River doesn’t need a studio to make art. A teaching artist for the Mariposa County Unified School District, River creates pieces of art amid the butterflies and woodpeckers on the banks of Mariposa Creek, sharing the magic of art in nature with TK-6 students. It’s a practice deeply rooted in the Indigenous culture that courses through the foothills […]

Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Program enrollment now open

The California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)3 science, research and education nonprofit organization of the California Farm Bureau, began enrollment on Feb. 21 for a new program called Expanding Our Roots: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program. Beginning farmers and ranchers with one to 10 years of farming and ranching experience in California may enroll at www.californiabountifulfoundation.com/programs-and-services/beginning-farmer-and-rancher-mentorship-program for free in the […]

Here’s the beef

The Mariposa County Farm Bureau presented the Bud Swift Memorial Carcass Contest winners for 2023. The carcass contest results were — first place, Jacey Whitmire; second place, Emmett Wise; third place, Fallon Butler and fourth place, Keira Brocchini. The “Super Steer” division which is judged on 70 percent carcass quality and 30 percent rate of gain winners are — first […]

Caltrans scholarships open through March 29

This year, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 6 has announced the 18th annual Caltrans Scholarships. Students graduating from local high schools in Fresno, Madera, Kings, Kern or Tulare counties are eligible and encouraged to apply. Caltrans is looking to offer a minimum of one scholarship per county for this graduating class. They are pleased to offer a total […]

EVERYTHING AG

MCHS ag expo takes place at MES and Woodland Elementary


Students from Mariposa County High School visited Mariposa Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School for the annual Ag (Agriculture) Expo earlier this month. The Ag Expo has been an annual tradition in Mariposa for years. “The elementary kids always have a positive response to the expos, and many look forward to attending each year,” said Annie Bryant, Mariposa FFA secretary. […]


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