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Maxine Madison 2024 Fandango Day’s Grand Marshall
By Harry Boulade In 2006, after an illustrious career spanning a little over four decades in Modoc County government, long-time resident and past Modoc County Clerk Maxine Madison decided to call it quits and retire […]
New Camping Restrictions
As the camping season draws near, visitors to Modoc National Forest are urged to exercise responsible recreation, with new restrictions set to take effect to safeguard the forest’s natural resources. Starting Sunday, April 14, 2024, […]
8th Annual Modoc Heritage Foundation
Hot Summer Car Show By Chelsea Bacon The 8th Annual “Hot Summer Car Show,” organized by the Modoc Heritage Foundation, took place on Saturday August 24th, despite being almost “a wash, literally,” according to event […]
It is not so happy
I have been made aware of our mistake on our last header that stated “Happy Memorial Day,” I did not think twice of it at the heat of the moment of getting the paper built. […]
Three generations of Modoc Royalty
Three generations of Modoc Royalty. In 1978 Brandy Lynn Wilson (Malcolm) was crowned Little Miss Fandango. In 2017 Brandy’s son Richard “Pete” Malcolm was crowned Little Mr Fandango. This past weekend Brandy’s granddaughters Ava and […]
BLM approves mineral exploration project in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management has approved mineral exploration on 200 acres of public lands in Nevada, including requirements that minimize conflicts with natural, cultural, and historic resources. The project by Hog Ranch Minerals, Inc. […]
Modoc Fire Safe Council forms a new National Fire Prevention Association
Modoc Fire Safe Council is proud to have assisted in the formation of a new National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) Firewise Community recognized nationwide: New Pine Creek. This certification recognizes the wildfire prevention efforts across […]
Last Chance to put in your Big Game Draw is June 2nd
Tags for elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and premium deer hunts are for sale online California hunters eagerly anticipating the upcoming big game season can now apply for tags through the California Department of Fish and […]
Dear Editor,
I recently had the unfortunate experience of having my garage door become inoperable with my car trapped inside the garage. The door must weigh several hundred pounds and I was unable to lift it. I […]
The Resilient Red-Tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawks are one of the most widespread and commonly seen birds of prey in North America. Known for their distinctive reddish-brown tail, these majestic raptors are often seen soaring above open fields, perched on […]
Modoc County Sheriff’s Department Arrests 11 in Marijuana Bust
On Wednesday August 14th at about 7 am, Modoc County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant on Schneider Ranch Road near Day, California. When deputies arrived, they located several individuals actively processing marijuana in a […]
Chico Man Arrested for Arson After Park Fire Burns 368,256 Acres, Becomes Second Largest in California History
By Chelsea Bacon Smoke came into Modoc County earlier last week after a man out of Chico, Ronnie Dean Stout II, pushed his car that was set on fire into a gully near the Alligator […]
Some melting of mountain snow
While there has been some melting of mountain snow, it is still holding on in the high elevations. For instance, there is still 93 inches of snow with 35.7 water at 7,360 feet in Dismal […]
Valley Fire in Jess Valley Contained to 536 Acres Thanks to Firefighters’ Efforts and Rain, 70% Containment Achieved
A wildfire burning in the Jess Valley area of the South Warner Mountains, named the Valley Fire, has been mapped at 536 acres as of Wednesday evening, according to the Modoc National Forest Service (USFS). […]
Letters to the Editor
In the Record of two weeks ago there was a full page public notice regarding Modoc County’s new rules for keeping bees on one’s property. Though I read through the entire notice twice I could […]
Modoc Vineyard Academy Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser
The 3rd Annual MVA Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser, held on Friday, September 6th, at the historic Hotel Niles, drew a large crowd in support of Modoc Vineyard Academy’s mission to provide a Christian education in […]
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