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Baskets, Bunny Ears and Local Traditions Fill Easter Weekend
By: Shaelene Tims Easter weekend brought families together across the county for events big and small. From public hunts to quiet moments at home, people found ways to celebrate the holiday in their own style. […]

John and Sydney Flournoy – 2025 Fandango Days Grand Marshals
By Harry Boulade Five generations of family farming and ranching has been the cornerstone and a family tradition for the Flournoys, extending a long history of conservation and stewardship that has been handed down through […]

As long as there are kids in Modoc, the doors will stay open
By: Shaelene Tims That’s the message Superintendent Tom O’Malley wants to make clear. As debate swirls around the future of the U.S. Department of Education and rural schools across the country brace for funding cuts, […]

Mr. Elsea Faces New Charges After Second ArrMr. Elsea Arrested Again: History of Legal Troubles Emerges
By Chelsea Bacon Richard Elsea has found himself in legal trouble once again, following his second arrest on August 11, 2024. This time, he faces serious charges including felony criminal threats, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and […]

MHS Wrestling competes in 2025 High Desert Classic
Modoc High School wrestlers competed in the 2025 High Desert Classic at Mazama High School in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on January 11th. Modoc High School students Olivia Addison and Lewis Crumwell took first in their […]

Alturas Man Faces 34 Charges Related to Sexual Abuse of Minors
A 37-year-old Alturas man is facing more than 30 felony charges after being arrested last week on suspicion of repeatedly sexually abusing minors, according to the Alturas Police Department. Bryant Dennis Reeves was taken into […]

Willow Fire Contained After Swift Response From Fire Crews
The Willow Fire that began last week near Alturas is now fully contained. Fire crews reported 100% containment June 14th, according to the U.S. Forest Service-Modoc National Forest Facebook page , with mop-up work continuing […]

Alturas’s Annual Balloon Fest Takes Off This Weekend
By Shelby Danley September in Alturas brings more than just cooler weather, it also marks the return of the beloved Balloon Fest! Every year, the Alturas Chamber of Commerce collaborates with balloon pilots, local businesses, […]
Modoc County Record: Exciting Updates Ahead!
Greetings from your Modoc County Record team! It’s been an incredible year of growth and progress, and we’re thrilled to share just how far we’ve come—and what’s coming next. Reaching More Readers Than Ever Let’s […]

Rite Aid Confirms Alturas Location to Remain Open Amid Restocking Efforts
Rite Aid has confirmed that its Alturas store, located at 432 North Main Street, will remain open despite ongoing restructuring efforts within the company. In a statement provided to the Modoc Record, Rite Aid Corporate […]

Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives, Injures One Near Klamath Falls
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 […]

Pearl Harbor Remembrance American Legion Post 163
“A Day which will live in infamy” were the words spoken by President Franklin D Roosevelt about the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 were 2,403 citizens of the United States who […]

WHAT’S THE WORST THAT CAN HAPPEN????
By: Dan Roeder Modoc Performing Arts Theater is presenting our 13th Annual Children’s Musical Theater Camp production of What’s The Worst That Can Happen written in 2020 by 18 MPAT campers in a virtual Zoom […]

MJUSD to Offer Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
The Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) will once again participate in California’s Universal Free Meals program for the 2025–2026 school year. This initiative ensures that all students at every MJUSD site will receive both […]

Modoc County Unites to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
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 […]