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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Tours Announced

Nov 04, 2024 08:53AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) have announced wetland and wildlife tour availability for the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area.

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Ace Hardware Sponsors Gridley High School Costume Contest

Nov 04, 2024 08:47AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

For the second year in a row, Ace Hardware in Gridley sponsored a Halloween costume contest for Gridley High School students with a little twist

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Gridley High School Music Program to Host Renaissance

Nov 04, 2024 08:40AM ● By Gridley Unified School District News Release

The Gridley High School Music program presents their annual evening in the Renaissance.

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Yuba-Sutter’s Best Halloween Homes

Oct 25, 2024 11:34AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The summer heat did a number on our yards and gardens this year, but its scorching touch left behind the perfect straw covered backdrop to ring in the harvest season.

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Gridley High School Class of ‘59

Oct 24, 2024 09:42AM ● By Mike Dahl

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the mighty class of ‘59 celebrated their sixty-fifth class reunion. A great banquet was served, at the Feather Falls Casino, to the 40 guests in attendance.

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Halloween Community Calendar

Oct 24, 2024 09:35AM ● By MPG Staff

Spooky season is here, and the Gridley area offers plenty of family-friendly events to celebrate Halloween in a plethora of ways

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Biggs United Methodist Church Turns 150

Oct 24, 2024 09:25AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Approximately 100 church members and community members turned out for the 150th anniversary celebration of the Biggs United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 19.

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Free Family Birding Trip to Sacramento Wildlife Refuge in Willows

Oct 17, 2024 10:36AM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

If you’ve ever seen the movie “The Big Year,” then you know how crazed serious birders can in their efforts to see as many different bird species in a single year as possible.

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Manzanita Gets Fired Up at Gridley Fire Department

Oct 17, 2024 10:14AM ● By CALFIRE/Butte County/Gridley Fire Department News Release

This week, Gridley Fire Station 74 kicked off Fire Prevention Week by hosting Amanda McClellan’s transitional kindergarten class from Manzanita Elementary School.

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Silence at the Disco

Oct 17, 2024 10:08AM ● By Seti Long

A unique event is coming to Gridley this Friday and although it’s pretty quiet, it’s something to get excited about.

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A Walk for the Less Fortunate

Oct 17, 2024 10:07AM ● By Seti Long

In an effort to aid those who are in need, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Gridley is organizing a Friends of the Poor Walk.

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Christian Life Invites Community to Harvest Festival

Oct 17, 2024 09:57AM ● By Cindy Scott

Christian Life Assembly invites everyone to join the fun at their Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature a costume contest, games, candy, and more.

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Happy 150th!

Oct 17, 2024 09:54AM ● By Seti Long

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Biggs Methodist Church in Biggs invites the community to join them in celebration.

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An Amazing Dia!

Oct 17, 2024 09:45AM ● By Seti Long

Dia Del Campesino

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Let’s Ride!

Oct 17, 2024 09:25AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Hollie Byers

Biggs Bike Bus on a Roll

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Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening

Oct 10, 2024 01:09PM ● By Connie Voss

Rotary Club meeting, members heard from Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening (RYLA) participants Annie Woods and Matthew Miskin described their camp experiences at the Oct. 3 Rotary Club meeting.

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National Pumpkin Weigh Off Results

Oct 09, 2024 03:24PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Sheri Retzlaff choked softly as the wheels of her forklift kicked dry brown dust into the air. The day was hot despite it being the end of September, and at 2 p.m. the sun was at its peak. All around her, people dressed in orange crowded into shaded corners patiently waiting for the next Atlantic Giant to be weighed.

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The Art Box Gallery Presents Pam Nowak and the Art of Coffee

Oct 09, 2024 01:15PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

At this month’s Art Box Gallery opening reception, we will welcome back outstanding local artist, Pam Nowak (pronounced “no-vack”).

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Butte County Resident Wins First Place for Plumas Bank “Community Pride” Photo Contest

Oct 03, 2024 10:48AM ● By Plumas Bank News Release

Winners will have their photo showcased at Plumas Bank locations throughout northern California and Nevada

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American Legion Joins Forces with Sons and Riders

Oct 03, 2024 10:29AM ● By American Legion Post 210 News Release

South Butte Post 210, the American Legion is proud to include two new family members to our family.

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Butte College Prepares for 2024 Bountiful Butte Harvest Festival

Sep 26, 2024 03:54PM ● By Butte Glenn Community College District News Release

Butte College is gearing up to host its second annual Bountiful Butte Harvest Festival, a vibrant day filled with family-friendly activities and community celebration.

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New Areas in Upper Bidwell Park Reopen After Park Fire

Sep 25, 2024 03:50PM ● By City of Chico News Release

Upper Bidwell Park east of Alligator Hole on the north side and from Bloody Pin to Ten Mile House Road on the south side was impacted by the Park Fire. These impacts left many burned trees and associated hazards.

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Lake Oroville Update

Sep 19, 2024 10:46AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Feather River Floating Classroom raft tours are returning this fall, and this year they are free!

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Decorative Hardscaping and Iron Waterfowl Sculpture Highlight Clean California Beautification Project

Sep 19, 2024 10:18AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Completed Project Includes Stunning Artwork Celebrating Local Wildlife

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Marysville Stampede 2024 Results

Sep 18, 2024 01:42PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

For many in the Yuba-Sutter community, the Marysville Stampede is an annual tradition - a tradition that helps celebrate the great American West.

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‘Honor of a lifetime’ Cotton Rosser statue revealed in Marysville

Sep 16, 2024 11:19AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Members from every sector of the community gathered at Washington Square Park in Marysville on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the unveiling of the Cotton Rosser Bronze Monument.

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Live Oak Festival is Super!

Sep 13, 2024 12:11PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Temperatures and spirits were high last Saturday but triple digit heat didn’t keep the community of Live Oak from coming together for their annual Fall Festival and Parade!

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Farm Stand Tour a Hit!

Sep 13, 2024 12:02PM ● By Seti Long

The Farm Stand Tour, brought to the community last weekend by six lovely ladies, was a wild success.

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What a Monster!

Sep 12, 2024 02:50PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Growling, revving engines, flying mud, and screaming audiences filled the arena at the Butte County Fairgrounds last weekend as the Monster Truck Nitro Tour roared into town.

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The Magic of Rotary

Sep 12, 2024 02:39PM ● By Connie Voss

Gridley Rotary hosted a special guest at the weekly meeting—District Governor Steve Turner.

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Come One, Come All…

Sep 06, 2024 03:02PM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Community is Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day with Free Cake & Ice Cream at the State Capitol on Sept. 9

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Cordi Winery Celebrates 15 Years of Success

Sep 05, 2024 11:30AM ● By Jordonna Lobese

“Family Farmed. Family Crafted,” is Cordi Winery’s motto.

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Marysville Stampede Rodeo is Coming to Town!

Sep 05, 2024 11:08AM ● By Flying U Rodeo News Release

The fun is about to break out of the chutes at the Marysville Stampede Rodeo! Celebrating their 90th year, the Stampede Rodeo will take place Sept. 14 and 15, and tickets are on sale now.

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