L to R. New Veteran, Brett Waterman, American Legion Commander Linda Newman, Adjutant Steve Riley, VFW Commander Shawn Provart
Many Modocers came together to Celebrate Flag Day on June 14th
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Third Cutting Alfalfa Grown by Bushey Custom Farming & Haying. By: Shaelene Tims With fertilizer prices rising, Modoc County farmers are adjusting their strategies to maintain profitable alfalfa crops. Local agricultural expert Simarjeet Singh from […]
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Modoc High School Implements New Phone Policy to Enhance Learning Environment
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The Frank Estill Memorial Scholarship: Honoring Grit, Dreams, and the Spirit of the Surprise Valley Rancher
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Happy Birthday Smokey Bear!
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Big Kudos to our MHS Honor Roll
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Surprise Valley FFA Seeks Award Sponsors for Annual Project Competition
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Extraordinary Hunter Noack Concert Coming to Eagleville
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Cowboy Poetry Reading in Cedarville
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Gatherings
Thursday June 6th Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting/Public hearing There will be a special Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting/Public hearing for the MHSA 2024 updates; it is scheduled for Thursday June 6th at 3:30pm at […]
Surprise Valley Youth Wrestling Program Launches Fourth Season on the Mat
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