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A $5,000 reward was split between two people whose information led to the arrest and conviction of the shooter who murdered Kevin Kimble, 34, of Oroville on Feb. 25, 2006. Kimble was reportedly shot once in the back of the neck while trying to rescue a friend who was being beaten and kicked by several […]
This week 100 years ago, when telephones were rare, a holiday phone call took place in Chico.
Outstanding citizen, humanitarian, man of God and public servant. All of these describe Mert Thomas Jr. who is being posthumously inducted into the Oroville Union High School District 2023 Hall of Fame on Oct. 21.
Former Butte County Sheriff dies at age 63 Former Butte County Sheriff Jerry Smith has died following a battle with COVID-19. Former Butte County Sheriff Jerry Smith has died at age 63. Posted: Feb 18, 2021 3:43 PM Updated: Feb 18, 2021 6:49 PM Posted By: Debbie Cobb BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – Former Butte County Sheriff Jerry Smith has died. Smith passed away last Thursday after fighting the Coronavirus. "We are shocked at Jerry's untimely death. I have immense respect for Jerry and I would not be in the position I'm in, if it had not been for Jerry giving me the opportunity," Current Sher...