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“Butterfly” is in the name of the Mariposa Butterfly Festival, so it only makes sense for butterfly releases to be a big focus of the weekend. The release of butterflies is always popular for kids, and adults, of all ages. That popularity was evident at last weekend’s festival at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. This year, Dave and Terry Rozelle were […]
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Trial date set in Bonn case
Accused embezzler will face a jury beginning Oct. 1At long last, a trial date has been set for a Midpines woman accused of stealing more than $100,000 from a local charitable organization. Carrie Bonn, 38, will go to trial on Oct. 1 following a hearing Monday in Mariposa County Superior Court. She is accused of stealing the money from the Mariposa Friends of the Library group. The case […]
Community mourns death of young girl
FREE Eleven-year-old dies after traffic accidentThe community is grieving after a collision in Madera County resulted in a fatality over the weekend, and a family is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old daughter. Amelia Marsh, 11, of Coarsegold, was killed in the tragic accident. Just after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, a crash was reported involving three vehicles on Highway 41 just south of […]
Ansel Adams stamp dedication is May 15
Public invited to attend eventWhen it comes to the history of Yosemite National Park, many events and people come to mind. However, you would be hard pressed to find anymore more influential than famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams. Adams made a career of landscape photography in the American West, with his most iconic photos coming from Yosemite. It comes as no surprise that Adams […]
Mariposa Powwow to take place May 11-12
The 29th Annual Mariposa Powwow will take place May 11-12 this year at the fairgrounds in Mariposa and is open to everyone. “‘Chi-Tock-Non Kote-U-Pu’ means spring celebration,” said Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation Chairwoman Sandra Chapman. “That’s what it’s always been, it was brought in by Elders,” said Chapman. The Southern Sierra Miwuk Spring Celebration began in 1994 and the theme […]
Stockton Creek Preserve remains priority for local conservancy
Last year, the most popular method of accessing the Stockton Creek Preserve on Highway 140 just east of Mariposa was closed off to the public as a result of new ownership of the property. Mariposa Public Utility District is the holder of the land, but Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SFC) is the land trust that is responsible for work on the […]
Bill proposed to help local newsrooms
A data extraction mitigation fee on major Internet corporations would raise $500 million to fund employment credits for news organizations across California under legislation Senator Steve Glazer, D-Contra Costa, outlined Wednesday at a press conference. Joining Senator Glazer were news publishers representing hundreds of community and ethnic outlets. Amid the backdrop of newsrooms continuing a downward spiral with staff layoffs, […]
Local man experiences FLIGHT OF A LIFETIME
Frank Wenzel was one of three Mariposa County residents who recently went on the 28th Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. from April 15 to 17. Honor flights are a tradition that have been taking place for many years, allowing veterans to travel to Washington and visit the memorials, among other places. Wenzel served in the Air Force from 1968 to […]
MARIPOSA HAPPENINGS IN BRIEF
MAY American Legion poppy The American Legion poppy is a symbol of the sacrifices made in service to the country. Wearing the poppy pays tribute to the fallen, as well as the future of living veterans, active duty military personnel and their families. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 567 will be distributing poppies during May; poppy cans will be available […]
NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
JAIL BOOKING REPORT Here are some of the highlights from the recent booking reports at the Mariposa County Jail. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. April 29 – A removal order was made for Dale Lee Smith, 48, no residence given. • Silidonio Arreaga Herrera, 38, Delhi, was arrested on two counts of […]
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