Grimes Celebrates History and Community

GRIMES, CA (MPG) - Hundreds of residents and visitors lined the streets of Grimes on July 4 as the community celebrated Independence Day while marking a milestone in local...

Arrest Log Published July 10, 2026

June 29 through July 6, 2026 The following individuals were arrested on suspicion of the listed charges. All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Dominique...

Colusa County Recommended Budget Backs Core Services

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Colusa County's proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget totals $137 million and emphasizes maintaining core county services while introducing changes aimed at making future budget planning...

July 10, 2026

Chamber’s Third Thursday Lunch Explores Sites Project

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Representatives from the Sites Project Authority and Barnard Construction provided Colusa County business leaders with an update on the Sites Reservoir Project during the Colusa...

Candidate Filing Opens July 13

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Colusa County residents interested in serving in local government will soon have an opportunity to file for office as candidate filing opens July 13 for...

From the publisher: In Celebration and Gratitude

July 1st marked the celebration of Messenger Publishing Group reaching it’s 20-year anniversary of publishing local news, beginning with the American River Messenger in 2006. It all started in...

Photo Contest Showcases Rural California

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Rural County Representatives of California is inviting photographers to showcase the beauty and character of rural California during its 10th Annual Rural County Photo...

Vintage Jazz Comes to Colusa, July 16

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Levitt AMP Colusa Music Series continues Thursday, July 16, with Blair Crimmins & The Hookers bringing a modern take on ragtime, Dixieland jazz and...

Williams Student Earns Academic Honor

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Williams resident Victoria Souza has been named to the University of Wyoming's 2026 spring semester Provost's Honor Roll in recognition of her academic achievement. The Provost's...

Williams Nears Approval of Expanded ADU Rules

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – Williams property owners could soon have more options to add housing on their property as the City Council prepares to consider final adoption of an...

Colusa Marks Historic Fourth

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Fireworks lit up the night sky over the Sacramento River on July 4 as hundreds of residents and visitors gathered at Colusa‑Sacramento River State Recreation...

Check it out! Peace, Puzzles and No Checkout Required

Life is busy. Our phones buzz. The to-do list grows longer. The news never seems to stop, and even relaxing can start to feel like another item on the schedule. Sometimes,...

Gardener’s Corner: Let’s Talk About the Crepe Myrtle

By Cynthia White, Colusa County Master Gardener On nearly any street in town right now, you can see fully flowering crepe myrtles. I won't call them trees, although many are nearly...

Life is Good: My Heart Hurts

Today I said goodbye to two of my "adopted" daughters. They are leaving to begin a new life together in Alaska. Alaska. That's a long way from North Dakota. Jodi has...

Jackets Host 7 v 7 Outing

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – With the official start of football practice less than a month away, two local teams took a break from the grind of summer practice to...

Hall of Fame Banquet Set for July 11

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – For the twenty-fourth time, the past and present will come together at the annual Colusa County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held...

Freedbirds Win First Series Since May

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds secured their first series win since May as they were victorious over the Long Beach Coast in two out of the three...

Library Tax Decision Set for August

Editors Note: This article has been updated from its original posting on July 3, 2026. COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The Colusa County Board of Supervisors is expected to decide Aug....

July 3, 2026

Princeton Honors Tradition at Annual Festa 

New families take part in longtime celebration PRINCETON, CA (MPG) - Princeton’s Portuguese community gathered Sunday for its annual Festa and Holy Ghost Festival, continuing a tradition that has shaped...

Young Dubliners Bring Celtic Rock to Colusa, July 9

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - After taking a week off for the Fourth of July holiday, the Levitt AMP Colusa Music Series returns Thursday, July 9, with internationally acclaimed Celtic...

Colusa Releases Full Fourth of July Schedule

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The City of Colusa has released the schedule for its July 4 celebration, featuring a full day of activities in recognition of America's 250th birthday. The...

Delinquent Garbage Bills Rise in Local Cities

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Colusa and Williams both reported higher levels of delinquent solid waste bills last month, continuing a multi-year rise in unpaid Recology accounts across the region. Colusa’s...

Parks and Recreation Month Recognized in Williams

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - The City of Williams is joining communities across the country in marking July as Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting the role local parks, open space...

As America Turns 250, Don’t Forget the Local Newspaper

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, many of us will gather for parades, fireworks, barbecues and community events. We will celebrate the nation our forefathers built and...

Luke Charter Graduates From SHSU

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Luke Charter of Williams earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security Studies during the Spring 2026 semester at Sam Houston State University in...

Proud American and Proud North Dakotan

As an American and as a transplanted North Dakotan, I am proud to honor our nation's 250th birthday. I'm especially proud that North Dakota will soon welcome the opening of...

Check it out! The Pages That Built a Nation

Tomorrow marks 250 years since the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, forever changing the course of history. Across Colusa County and throughout the nation, communities will celebrate...

Arrest Log Published July 3, 2026

Melody Grace Guthrie, 20, of Stockton, was arrested at 5:49 a.m. on June 22 on Interstate 5 northbound south of the Maxwell overpass on suspicion of driving under the...

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