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By: Chelsea Bacon Three residents from Alturas were involved in a fatal collision while traveling North to Klamath Falls, OR earlier this week. The driver reportedly slumped over the wheel all of a sudden, accelerating […]

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By Karen Haines, Modoc Feline Humane Society Founder I keep hearing about the shortage of veterinarians across the country and the struggles many people have to obtain and pay for basic animal care such as […]

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Local FFA Students Headed to D.C.—Community Support Needed
Several Modoc High School FFA students are preparing to attend a national leadership conference in Washington, D.C. this June, according to a recent announcement on the school’s website. With FFA participation at nearly 80% of […]

Braves Show Sparks in Narrow 35-30 Loss to Weed, Prepare for Home Clash with Mt. Shasta
Weed defeated Modoc 35-30 Friday night in a hard-fought game. Modoc’s offense had a great rushing attack and the defense did an excellent job corralling the Cougar’s offense. Wyatt Valena believes in the Modoc Braves […]

Modoc Wrestling Attends the Grants Pass Winter Kickoff Tournament on December 13th & 14th.
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Modoc Varsity Girls Extend Win Streak With Victories Over Fall River & Trinity
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Honoring Heroes: Swinerton Construction to Observe 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 with One Minute Stand Down
Swinerton Construction will be acknowledging the 23rd anniversary of the Terrorist attacks on our country on September 11, 2001 and honoring those brave civilians, firefighters, police, and first responders who stepped up to serve and […]

Old Mill VMP
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The Alturas City Fire Department concluded its 114th annual fundraiser with a drawing for cash prizes Monday at the Modoc Record offices. Beckett Bacon, son of Modoc Record Associate Publisher Chelsea Bacon, selected the winning […]

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Effective Friday, Nov. 1, at 6:00 a.m., the burn permit suspension in Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas counties will be lifted, according to CAL FIRE’s Lassen Modoc Unit Chief Eric Ewing. Landowners and residents in the […]

Modoc County Celebrates Veterans Day
Jack Paddock honors Rod Gately at the Alturas Cemetery. Both were 1974 graduates of Modoc High School and Marine Corps veterans. Monday is a special day for veterans who have served in the United States […]

Balloon Fest; A Weekend of Fun Despite Weather Challenges
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