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Reagan Castelli is Soroptimist’s Young Woman of the Month

Jan 23, 2025 08:39AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

Reagan Castelli is SI Dixon Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Samantha Bleasdale from the Science Department and presented at the Soroptimist meeting by Officer Coordinator, Olivia Wasser. Principal Angela Brown was also in attendance.

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Visit Dixon Fairgrounds Regularly

Jan 14, 2025 05:30PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon May Fair is the longest-running parade in California, according to the Dixon Historical Society. Established in 1875, the event’s goal has been to attract visitors from near and far and to promote a sense of community.

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Open Enrollment at Dixon Montessori Charter School

Jan 14, 2025 05:26PM ● By Dixon Montessori Charter School Press Release

Dixon Montessori Charter School (DMCS) is excited to announce that Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will take place from Jan. 7 through Jan. 31.

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Dixon Community Theater Announces Auditions for “Hamlet: Paranormal Activity”

Jan 08, 2025 10:40AM ● By Dixon Community Theater News Release

Prepare to enter a world where Shakespeare meets the supernatural! Dixon Community Theater (DCT) is excited to announce open auditions for its season premiere, Hamlet: Paranormal Activity.

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Dixon Football Players Receive Leadership Award

Jan 08, 2025 10:19AM ● By Troy Fry, Head Peewee Football Coach

On Dec.18, one Dixon Rams High School football player and five Dixon Rams youth football players were recognized as leaders and an example for others to follow on and off the field.

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Hot Times for Winter Sports

Jan 08, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kendall Brown

The New Year is officially in full swing, and with students back in school, many might be restless after a collective two weeks of free time.

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Holidays Around the World

Dec 24, 2024 01:11PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Dixon High School at 555 College Way recently held a holiday event to honor traditions and practices worldwide.

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Dixon High School Honors Students

Dec 18, 2024 10:29AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon High School, 555 College Way, held a Winter Rally at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 13 that was open to the public.

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Yenifer Gutierrez Gonzalez is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s November Young Woman of the Month

Dec 18, 2024 10:12AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Yenifer (Yeni) Gutierrez Gonzalez is Soroptimist International Dixon Young Woman of the Month.

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Elizabeth Contreras is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s October Young Woman of the Month

Dec 18, 2024 10:08AM ● By Lynda Jones

Elizabeth Contreras is Soroptimist International Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month.

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‘Little Town of Christmas’ Promoted Holiday Spirit

Dec 11, 2024 11:44AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Community Theater held its final showing of “The Little Town of Christmas” at 2 p.m. Dec. 8.

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Jan. 7 Deadline for Dixon May Fair Ear Tagging

Dec 11, 2024 11:28AM ● By Dixon May Fair Press Release

Youth exhibiting a Market Beef at the 2025 Fair from May 8 to May 11 need to be aware of the following deadlines and requirements: FFA advisors, 4-H leaders, Grange leaders or parents of independent juniors must pick up tags before Jan. 7.

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Dixon Library Offers Holiday Events

Dec 04, 2024 01:32PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Dixon Library at 230 N. First St. is hosting several holiday-oriented events to promote community among Dixonites, something the organization has been doing for more than a century.

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News Briefs 12-6-24

Dec 04, 2024 01:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Book Club, Holiday Mingle, Christmas Gift Giveaway, Youth Rugby Camps and more

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Spotlight on Kelly Pidgeon James

Nov 27, 2024 10:54AM ● By Abel Cornejo, Artistic Director Dixon Community Theater

Dixon’s Holiday Spirit in “The Little Town of Christmas”

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Vaults of Dixon Help Students

Nov 27, 2024 10:35AM ● By Kendall Brown

Fulfilling basic needs at times can be difficult; food, water, clothing, sleep and shelter are the bare necessities for survival. Yet, some lack or are deprived of these needs for one reason or another.

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Boy Scout Troop 152 Supports Community

Nov 27, 2024 10:31AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Boy Scouts of America have a mission: to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lifetime.

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Halloween in Dixon

Nov 08, 2024 08:42AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Downtown Dixon was awash with ghosts and ghouls as many businesses and organizations throughout town prepared for the beginning of a busy Halloween Night on Oct. 31.

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Mighty Mites Go to the Playoffs

Nov 06, 2024 09:16AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines mighty to mean powerful, accomplished or great in extent or size. Each of these terms perfectly describes the whirlwind football season Coach Hayden Fry and his undefeated Mighty Mites have experienced.

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Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Nov 05, 2024 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

Nov 05, 2024 10:35AM ● By UC Davis News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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Meggie Huvar Earns Silver Award

Oct 30, 2024 09:53AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon resident and Girl Scout Cadette Meggie Huvar was awarded the coveted Silver Award for working to make her community a better place.

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Flag Football Has Great Season

Oct 23, 2024 12:01PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon High School’s Varsity Flag Football Team continued to dominate last week, with a record of 13 wins and two losses.

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Dixon Does Halloween Safely

Oct 17, 2024 09:12AM ● By Angela Underwood

Police Chief Robert Thompson said talking to children about Halloween safety is crucial because it helps ensure their well-being while they enjoy the festivities.

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Auditions Set for Holiday Show

Oct 16, 2024 03:25PM ● By DCT Press Release

Get ready for some holiday magic as Dixon Community Theatre is excited to announce audition dates for its upcoming Christmas production, ‘The Little Town of Christmas.’

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Treisman is Soroptomist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month

Oct 16, 2024 03:19PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Tatianna Treisman is SI Dixon Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Angela Brown, Principal of Dixon High School.

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Youth Resiliency Summit to Offer a Day of Inspiration for Solano County Youth

Oct 16, 2024 03:13PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Authors, Artists, and Professional Youth Advocates to be the Keynotes at Youth Resiliency Summit

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Homecoming Brings Win

Oct 16, 2024 02:01PM ● By Debra Dingman and photos by Nicolas Brown

The 2024 Dixon High School Homecoming could not have ended better with the Rams bashing the Woodland High Wolves 21 to 3 last Friday night. The Rams were three down in the second half but got a second wind and came back strong.

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Library Program a Plethora of Fun

Oct 02, 2024 10:20AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Sept. 24 meeting allowed Dixon Public Librarian Ricky Gjertsen to detail the creative library curriculum for all ages.

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New Superintendent Shares Route to Dixon

Oct 02, 2024 09:59AM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

New Dixon Unified School District Superintendent Brett Barley has only become more diversified in knowledge and skills as he wound his way toward a career in school administration. After being raised by both parents in teaching and school administration, it was likely he’d pursue education.

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Capturing the Spirit of Homecoming

Oct 02, 2024 09:54AM ● By Debra Dingman, photo by Debra Dingman

Time to sport Dixon High School colors of green and white as next week, Oct. 7 to Oct. 11, is Homecoming Week for the Dixon High School Rams.

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No Ticket Needed

Sep 25, 2024 02:49PM ● By Angela Underwood

It's a free movie, at that. The Dixon Parks and Recreation Department's Movies in the Park family-friendly Universal and Pixar lineup is back.

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Chugging Along at Dixon Train Days

Sep 12, 2024 03:57PM ● By MPG Staff

September should have been a bit cooler choice to feature Dixon Train Days, but even with the 100-degree weather, locomotive lovers came out in downtown Dixon to enjoy pioneering experiences and some even found gold.

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Dixon Scouts Ascend Mt. Baldy

Sep 05, 2024 04:15PM ● By Debra Dingman

Blisters were not mentioned but a friendly burro seemed to be a definite highlight for the boys of Dixon’s Troop 152, who recently returned from a 10-day hike in the Northern New Mexico mountains.

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Office of Education to Host Annual Early Childhood Education Conference

Aug 30, 2024 09:13AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) will host the 2024 Quality Counts Solano Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conference on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

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