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Happy grads march and await the presentation of diplomas

Grads and Families Celebrate Live Oak High School Commencement

Jun 12, 2025 08:43AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A large crowd gathered at the Live Oak High School stadium to witness the ceremony for 72 graduating seniors.

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Onto Adventure

Jun 12, 2025 08:32AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley High School Class of 2025 Graduates

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Applications for competitive or non-competitive divisions in the Miss Butte County Scholarship are now being accepted

Empowering Youth, Redefining Pageantry

Jun 05, 2025 10:23AM ● By Miss Butte County Scholarship Program News Release

Applications are open for the 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, and we’re inviting youth across Butte County to join us on a journey of leadership, service, and self-discovery.

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Empowering Youth, Redefining Pageantry

Jun 05, 2025 10:23AM ● By Miss Butte County Scholarship Program News Release

Applications are open for the 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, and we’re inviting youth across Butte County to join us on a journey of leadership, service, and self-discovery.

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On the playground at McKinley Primary School, nearly 70 graduate seniors from Gridley High School stand together for a group photo on May 28

Grads’ Parade Creates Memories

Jun 05, 2025 09:29AM ● By Gridley High School News Release

Roughly 70 seniors from Gridley High School participated in the third annual Parade of Graduates on May 28.

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The Gridley Bulldogs softball team secured their spot in the Division IV 2025 CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Norcal Softball Championship Tournament

Bulldogs Crowned as Division Champions

Jun 05, 2025 09:18AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team secured their spot in the Division IV 2025 CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Norcal Softball Championship Tournament after a comeback win over the Lassen Grizzlies.

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Ten athletes from Gridley High School will continue their athletic and education careers

GHS Athlete Signing Night

Jun 05, 2025 09:15AM ● By Dillon Longmire and photos by Tamara Carr

On May 29 Gridley High School hosted its third annual Athlete Signing Night.

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Alfonso Martinez, Reese Stevens and Gus Stogsdill were among the California Scholarship Federation Life Members

High School Students Rewarded at Dollars for Scholars Event

Jun 05, 2025 08:47AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley High School seniors were handsomely rewarded inside the Guardian Building of campus during the Dollars for Scholars event on May 29.

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Garden Club members who helped with the pruning of the roses

Sutter Buttes Garden Club Works to Beautify the City

May 29, 2025 11:06AM ● By Artis Buerki, Sutter Buttes Garden Club

The Sutter Buttes Garden Club received a $1,500 grant from the Yuba/Sutter Community Foundation last fall to replant some of the roses in the William Conkey Memorial Rose Garden.

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Myths About Organ Donation Explained

May 29, 2025 10:03AM ● By Connie Voss

With last month being Donate Life Month, it’s a good time to clear up some misconceptions that hold many residents back from being organ donors.

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Quota Club Honors High School Scholars

May 29, 2025 09:19AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Forty-six scholars from Gridley, Biggs and Live Oak High schools, along with principals and counselors, gathered for the annual Quota Scholarship Luncheon on May 16 at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall.

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom

Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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Bulldog Softball Clinch Bye in Thriller

May 22, 2025 11:10AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team held strong and performed in an important game against the Orland Trojans.

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Late Surge Lifts Lassen Over Gridley

May 22, 2025 11:06AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs baseball team lost in their second-round matchup against the Lassen Grizzlies.

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The Butte College 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m at John Cowan Sports Complex

Butte College to Celebrate 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony May 30

May 21, 2025 10:15AM ● By Butte College News Release

Butte College will confer 1,699 degrees and celebrate a distinct group of 1,349 graduates during its 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m.

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The Gridley Trap Shooting Team receives a check for $1,500 from the Gridley Moose Lodge

Gridley Trap Team Gets Big Donation

May 15, 2025 09:18AM ● By Connie Voss

For the third year in a row, the Gridley Moose Lodge has made a sizeable donation to the Gridley Trap Shooting team (officially known as the Clay Target Team).

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Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School’s Students of the Month for April.

Manzanita Elementary School Students of the Month Honored

May 15, 2025 08:58AM ● By Manzanita Elementary School News Release

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School’s Students of the Month for April.

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All the presenters at the Substance Abuse Prevention Forum are shown here

Substance Abuse Prevention Forum Provides Tips

May 08, 2025 02:37PM ● By Connie Voss

About 20 representatives from local substance abuse/addiction recovery programs and law enforcement agencies were at Gridley City Hall on April 29 to share ideas for reducing substance abuse in Gridley.

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School mascots, the Ram and the Mallard, posed for pictures.

Dia del Niño Celebrated at Schools

May 08, 2025 02:31PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Students from Wilson and McKinley elementary schools gathered at the McKinley playground the night of April 30 for a fun-filled celebration of Dia del Niño or Day of the Child.

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It was a community effort to put this walk together. Friends of Allie Little volunteered at stations and passed out necklaces, bracelets, ribbon pins and flags to participants.

Walk N’ Roll

May 08, 2025 02:23PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Biggs High School Student Raises Awareness for ALS

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Here is one of the Gridley Fire Department’s fire trucks as the CAL FIRE crew brought out ladders.

Orchard Hospital Aids in First Responder Training

May 01, 2025 10:24AM ● By Orchard Hospital News Release

Orchard Hospital was proud to recently partner with CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) in supporting a regional training exercise held at the hospital’s former assisted-living facility, located just behind the hospital.

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Enloe Health is a proudly independent, nonprofit system offering an array of health care services.

May brings Scrub Fair Fundraiser, 5K walk/run and Quality Summit

May 01, 2025 09:31AM ● By Enloe Health News Release

May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to learn about the signs of stroke. Did you know that someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States?

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Athlete dives into first during baseball game.

Biggs Baseball Falls to Maxwell

Apr 24, 2025 09:53AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

Biggs saw itself fall from the ranks of the unbeaten in the Mid-Valley League last week as they dropped a pair of games to Maxwell by scores of 0-1 and 5-9, respectively.

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The City of Gridley encourages community members to attend Gridley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Forum

Substance Abuse Prevention Forum Addresses Concerns

Apr 24, 2025 09:39AM ● By MPG staff

The City of Gridley encourages community members to attend Gridley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Forum on April 29.

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First Earth Day Block Party Offered Family Fun

Apr 16, 2025 09:30AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

On April 12, Gridley City Councilmember Catalina Sanchez hosted Gridley’s inaugural Earth Day Block Party at the Magnolia Terrace cul-de-sac next to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. The official Earth Day is April 22.

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Girls’ STEM Conference Attracts Almost 800 Girls

Apr 16, 2025 08:57AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

The American Association of University Women (AAUW)’s annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference attracted almost 800 eighth-grade girls in Yuba and Sutter counties March 31 at the Yuba College Marysville campus.

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Sycamore Students Show Their Colors

Apr 16, 2025 08:48AM ● By Connie Voss

Sycamore Middle School’s annual Color Run on Friday April 11, beginning at 1 p.m., gave students a distinctive look.

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Gridley FFA Shines at State Leadership Conference

Apr 10, 2025 09:33AM ● By Connie Voss

Gridley students Joe Schohr, Gracie Yost and Gaby Roque claimed honors in their respective categories during the Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) California State Leadership Conference in Sacramento on April 3 through April 6.

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Readathon Opens the World of Imagination

Apr 10, 2025 09:25AM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

McKinley Elementary School recently held a readathon for Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss Day.

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Uprooted: An American Story

Apr 10, 2025 09:21AM ● By Alice-Marie Boucher

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

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Manzanita Students of the Month for March

Apr 10, 2025 09:18AM ● By Shelly Cahoon, School Secretary, Manzanita Elementary School

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School's Students of the Month for March.

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Council Celebrates Soccer and Wrestling Champions

Apr 10, 2025 09:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council issued proclamations on April 2 recognizing the accomplishments of student athletes from Live Oak High School.

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California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State's Gray Wolf Population Expands

Apr 07, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) News Release

As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside.

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Butte College Speech and Debate Wins Big

Apr 02, 2025 03:45PM ● By Christian Gutierrez, Butte College Public information Officer

The Butte College Speech and Debate team won first-place overall at the Hornet Cup, held on March 22 and March 23 at California State University, California.

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Chico State Event Honors Hmong Journey

Mar 28, 2025 09:15AM ● By California State University, Chico News Release

An inspiring event celebrating the Hmong journey will take place at Chico State bringing together Hmong students, faculty, staff and professionals from across Butte County in a powerful collaboration to honor their history and uplift the next generation.

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