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Modoc County Record E-edition: Jun 20, 2024

You can read the latest news and updated in the digital version of our issue.
By: Shaelene Tims A quiet public health crisis is happening in Modoc County. As residents grow older and health care workers remain hard to find, more people are becoming full-time, unpaid caregivers for their spouses. […]
On January 15th young people in the Friday Night Live-West (FNL) Chapter will launch a campaign to tackle Modoc County underage drinking. FNL is a youth-led program that builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth […]
Obituary Jeffrey Edward Scheetz Jeffrey Edward Scheetz, loving husband of 50 years, loving brother and good friends to many, passed away at his home on December 26, 2023. Jeff was born to Ned and Barbara […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a chance for ranchers to hay and graze cattle on the Pine Creek unit of the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge through a Cooperative Agricultural Agreement (CAA). This […]
By Staff Writer A cold front moving inland will bring unsettled weather through the weekend before warmer conditions return next week, according to the National Weather Service (NOAA). Thursday, March 20 Expect mostly cloudy skies […]
On Saturday, April 5, a passionate group of about 65 residents gathered in Alturas as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest. The event, held on the lawn of the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, aimed to […]
A tragic single-vehicle accident on Friday, January 10, 2025, resulted in the death of Jonathan Swift Hurt II, a 62-year-old resident of Reno, Nevada. The fatal collision occurred on US-395, north of County Road 53, […]
Following a motor vehicle accident into Willow Creek off Highway 139 southeast of Adin on October 8, the water system at Willow Creek Campground has been shut down for the season. The campground will remain […]
Linda Newman, Commander, American Legion Post 163 The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans organization, is inviting all members of Modoc County to join them in sponsoring young men and women to attend The American […]
In a decisive move reflecting growing concerns over the impact of gray wolves on local agriculture and public safety, the Lassen County Board of Supervisors has formally requested that President Donald Trump remove the gray […]
By Chelsea Bacon After a 23-year hiatus, the rubber ducks are making their return to Alturas. The Rotary Clubs of Alturas are reviving the beloved Great Rotary Duck Race on Saturday, July 5, following the […]
Severe weather conditions have caused flooding, road closures, and power outages across Modoc County, prompting emergency response efforts from local agencies. Officials warn that more rain is expected, and residents are urged to remain cautious. […]
Last week the Record published an article about a delivery man being attacked by a vicious dog. Besides the trauma of being bitten in the face, the dog had not been vaccinated for rabies. This […]
Back row, L-R: Assistant Coach Kyle Weber, Head Coach Cal Albright, #11 Katie Erquiaga, # 21 Aubree Knighton, # 20 Kati Hallmark, 4 Jordyn Sandage, # 10 Caelli DePaul and Assistant Duane Knighton. Front row, […]
By: Staff Writer House Republicans recently approved a budget proposal that includes deep cuts to Medicaid, raising concerns about its impact on California’s Medi-Cal program and rural communities like Surprise Valley and the broader Modoc […]
By: Heather Hadwick The entire Modoc County community is gearing up for a week-long celebration of Red Ribbon Week, from October 21st to October 25th. Modoc County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Modoc County […]