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Friday Feb 5 | The Willits News

Home invasion case dropped against Willits man

Charges have been dismissed against Stewart "Bear" Wilburn Jr. for a home invasion robbery in Forbestown, a small town east of Oroville, but only after he spent eight months in Butte County Jail awaiting trial.

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Fri Jan 22, 2010

Mercury-Register

What's Happening in Oroville

Germain Boivin, of Floral Native Nursery in Chico, will give a presentation, show sample plants and conduct a question and answer session, noon-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

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Mon Jan 11, 2010

The Digger Shopper & News

Native Plant Presentation, January 21, 2010

Spring is around the corner. Are you thinking of your garden and landscaping? Are you interested in, or do you have questions about Native Plants? Would you like to know which native plants are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, considered "firewise," or ones that will thrive in the shade along your creek? Native plants "are perfectly adapted to our ...

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Fri Jan 08, 2010

Chico Enterprise-Record

Native plants to be discussed

Germain Boivin, from the Floral Native Nursery in Chico, will give a presentation, show sample plants and conduct a question and answer session from noon to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

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Mon Nov 30, 2009

Mercury-Register

What's Happening in Oroville

Step back in time and stroll the boardwalks under lantern light in a 1800's replica town from noon-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov.

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Sat Nov 28, 2009

Mercury-Register

Oroville of Long Ago

The Vista-Dome California Zephyr, the most talked about train in the country! San FranciscoA Oakland-Salt Lake CityA DenverA Chicago WESTERN PACIFIC.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

Mercury-Register

What's Happening in Oroville

Jon Shult will teach a class sponsored by the Feather River Recreation and Park District, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Dec.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

The Digger Shopper & News

Hometown Christmas in Forbestown, November 28, 2009

Journey up to the foothills on Saturday, November 28, and start your Christmas Season off with a stroll along the boardwalks under twinkling lantern light in Gold Trader Flat, a replica town of the 1800's located next to the Yuba Feather Museum, at 19096 New York Flat Road in Forbestown.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Mercury-Register

Looking Back at Oroville's Heroes

Bill Connelly and I are co-chairs of the Oroville Veterans Memorial Park Honoring All of Butte County.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Mercury-Register

Off the Record: Community shows support for girl and her horse

Way to show up, Oroville!!!! Y'all knock my boots off. As a friend of mine shouted over the noise of laughter, chatter, clanking dishes and order calls at Mike's Grande Burger Thursday night, "God bless small towns." "And God bless the people who live in them," I shouted back as more people squeezed their way into the already crowded dining room.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

Mercury-Register

Joseph Paul Baker charged with felony assault in Forbetown beating

The 25-year-old man suspected of critically beating a man Thursday in Forbestown was formally arraigned on felony assault and other charges Monday at Butte County Superior Court.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Chico Enterprise Record

Forbestown man tied up, assaulted at park, one arrested

A Forbestown man is in critical condition after being tied up and beaten at Forbestown Park early this morning.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

Chico Enterprise-Record

Natural Wonders: Natural or manmade, glass begins with heat

One weekend produced a profusion of yard sales, and I noticed tables filled with glassware.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Mercury-Register

South Feather water district looking at reducing rates

While other water providers are raising rates, South Feather Water and Power is planning to lower rates by 2012.

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Wed Aug 26, 2009

The Digger Shopper & News

Living History Day in Forbestown, September 5

Summer is passing and closing day for the Yuba Feather Museum, located on New York Flat Road in the small, foothill town of Forbestown, is fast approaching.

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Fri Aug 21, 2009

Chico Enterprise-Record

Letter: Forbestown event a success

I'm writing on behalf of the Forbestown Advisory Council and would like to extend the council's sincerest thanks to the community for helping us make Forbestown DAZE 2009 such a great success.

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Tue Aug 04, 2009

Mercury-Register

Oroville woman killed in Forbestown collision

A 65-year-old Oroville woman died Wednesday morning after driving her vehicle into a large tree off of Forbestown Road.

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Sun Aug 02, 2009

Chico Enterprise Record

Crazy hats turn heads at Forbestown Daze

Multiple generations of families and residents of Forbestown lined New York Flat Road just after noon Saturday, to watch the annual Forbestown Daze Parade, which featured crazy hats, fire trucks and motorcycles.

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Thu Jul 30, 2009

Mercury-Register

Oroville woman killed in Forbestown collision

A 65-year-old Oroville woman died Wednesday morning after driving her vehicle into a large tree off of Forbestown Road.

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Sun Jul 26, 2009

Chico Enterprise-Record

Forbestown Daze brings back Gold Rush life

Volunteers with Yuba Feather Historical Association will bring colorful characters of Gold Rush days to life during Forbestown Daze on Aug.

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