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Modoc Family Pharmacy to Replace Rite Aid in Alturas
The long-standing Rite Aid at 432 North Main Street in Alturas, CA, will soon transition to new ownership and a fresh identity. Although the location will remain open, it will no longer operate under the […]

White Bear Construction: Building the Future from the Ground Up in Modoc County
“Our proudest achievement is that we’ve done it with a small crew of local people from Modoc County,” says President Amanda Hoy. At the crossroads of tenacity, tradition, and technical expertise stands White Bear Construction, […]
MHS Graduation is June 7th at 7 pm at the Griswold Gym.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Graduation practice for the Seniors will be at 10 am along with Graduate Brave BBQ.
Graduation Season Celebrates Milestones and New Beginnings
As the graduation season unfolds, families across the nation are experiencing a range of emotions. For some, it’s the excitement of seeing their first child graduate, while for others, it’s another milestone with more children […]

TEACH Inc. Asking the Community to Help Foster Children
As the nation marks Independence Day, a local program is highlighting a critical issue facing America: the foster care crisis. This July 4, the Modoc CASA Program is encouraging community members to attend a special […]

Enjoy the Starry Skies This July 4 When Celebrating at National Forests
#RecreateResponsibly on Independence Day Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a national tradition, and the USDA Forest Service happily welcomes visitors this Thursday. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, […]

Three Modoc High School Students qualify for California State High School Rodeo Finals
The event is set to take place June 9-15 in Bishop, CA By Elizabeth Younger MacKenzie Hughes, Molly Teuscher, and Jozie Hannah, all Modoc High School Rodeo participants have qualified for the 2024 California State […]

Honoring The Heart of America: Celebrating Labor Day
Labor Day is more than just a long weekend or the unofficial end of summer, it’s a day to honor the dedication, strength, and resilience of the American workforce. From the construction crews building our […]

THE EMOTIONS AND CATHARSIS OF TELLING OUR TALES
By Alan D. Bergman Joan, far right, with her nanny, in 1938. Not unlike a plumber unclogging a stuffed pipe, recalling our past and telling or writing our stories can release a floodgate of emotions […]

Kudos to Ag Teacher Dominique Bickford
MHS’s Ag Teacher Dominique Bickford (DeMoss) earned the CATA Outstanding Young Member Award after six years of teaching. On CATA’s website they states, “The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize outstanding young […]

Kids Day at Rotary Fields
TEACH, Inc Modoc Child Care Resource and Referral, in collaboration with First 5 Modoc, is thrilled to announce the revival of “Kids Day” after a five-year break. The event is set to take place on […]

Surprise Valley Youth Wrestling Program Launches Fourth Season on the Mat
Wrestling, often considered one of the purest forms of athletic competition and one of the oldest organized sports in history, boasts many benefits to youth athletes that go far beyond physical development. Wrestling not only […]

Elementary Students Explore Agriculture Community Promotes Ag for Children
Photos by Bear Press Photography By Nicole Hinton, Modoc County Cattle Women President Children from all across Modoc and even Lake County, Oregon, attended the annual Ag in the Classroom field day on May 19, […]

New Chapter for Warner Mountain Weavers: Adrienne Johnson’s Vision for Community and Craft
By Shelby Danley New owner Adrienne Johnson in the shop Warner Mountain Weavers has been a part of the beautiful Main Street in Cedarville, CA for over 20 years! In June of this year Adrienne […]

Surprise Valley Class of 2024
Big Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2024

Pro Stock and Hobby Stock Racers hit Cedarville Raceway
The Modoc Heritage Foundation, Modoc County Fair Board and racer Donnie Richardson put together an amazing event last weekend, bringing the races back to Cedarville! According to Donnie, the event had been a collaborative effort […]