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  A former Quincy business owner was sentenced Friday, April 19, after pleading “no contest” to a charge of felony sexual battery.

  Patrick Michael Le Coq was sentenced to three years of formal probation and 596 days in county jail. He must register as a sex offender, pay fines and fees and stay away from the victim and her mother.

J.T. Massey holds up the biggest “other fish” caught during the Shiver at the River event April 20. He won $20 for his catch. Photo submitted

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  The inaugural “Shiver at the River” fundraiser was held Saturday, April 20, in Portola. It was accompanied by an additional inaugural happening: the Early Open Fish Derby, which saw anglers trying their favorite techniques up and down the Middle Fork Feather River from Rocky Point east of town to Delleker.

  The weather was perfect, and ticket-holders hit the waters as early as the 6 a.m. start. A week earlier, Plumas County Fish and Game Commission had paired with Portola High teacher Dave Valle and planted a truckload of brood stock from the Feather River College hatchery program.

  Quincy Little League is ready to start its season, with opening day set to take place April 27 at Rotary Field in East Quincy. The League spans ages 4 to 15, divided into 15 teams according to age.

  To start the season, a parade of teams will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at the field. The first game will take place at 11 a.m. with the two Quincy minor boys’ teams (ages 8 – 11) squaring off.

  The 23rd annual High Sierra Music Festival has announced a headliner whose legendary status is unprecedented in the 23-year history of the festival.

  The voice of Led Zeppelin and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Robert Plant will appear with his latest outfit, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters.

Eight month old Chips is ready for release into the wilds on April 19 in Humboldt bobcat territory. Photo courtesy Sierra Wildlife Rescue

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  Chips the bobcat continues to attract the limelight with news of her recent release.

  Found by a Mad River Hand Crew firefighter when she was just four weeks old, the kitten was initially taken to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care for medical treatment and rehabilitation.