Submitted by Deputy Miguel Hernandez MADERA COUNTY — The Madera County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (MCDSA) is proud to announce that DSA member and Madera County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Zack Zamudio is currently featured in the United States Police & Fire Championships (USPFC) newsletter. Zack has been competing for seven years in the Olympic-style games for law enforcement and fire. His ...

OAKHURST — Students gathered in the Yosemite High School theater on Monday, Feb. 1 for the school’s annual Talent Show, where a total of nine students took the stage in a brave bid for local fame and the chance to advance to the North Sequoia League Talent Show later this month. Demonstrating his abilities on the Yo-yo, Jeff Burt showed ...

OAKHURST – History tells us ancient comic playwright Aristophanes said, “You cannot teach a crab to walk straight.” While that may still be so, nothing can stop hoards of hungry mountain folk from walking straight over to the Rotary Club of Oakhurst Sierra’s 30th annual Crab Feed, on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. The Rotary Crab Feed, held each ...

O’s Badger Sports Bulletin, Vol. 1, Issue 3, by Yosemite High School Athletic Director Rusty Oetinger The week began with a tough game at Liberty for the girls soccer team. The teams were playing for first place and looked to be a real showdown, but Liberty demonstrated why they have won two section championships. Liberty won the match 5-1. On ...

Submitted by Mountain Comforts MOUNTAIN AREA — Living in the Sierra foothills, heating your home with a wood burning stove or fireplace is a way of life for most of the residents. Coming in from the cold to absorb the warmth and seeing the friendly glow of a fire is one of the great things we love about our life ...

Submitted by Clyde Farnsworth COARSEGOLD — Bird watching appeals to many in the foothills. Some birds seem to be passing by, while others seem to be escaping the cold. In the latter category we have steller’s jay (with the crest on head). Another “stranger” is in the attached photo. Anyone have a name for this variety? Clyde Farnsworth is a ...

OAKHURST — A graveside service with military honor guard is planned for J.R. Froelich on Friday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at Oakhill Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life. Mr. Froelich, 69, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 23, surrounded by family in Oakhurst. Froelich was a long-time columnist for the Sierra Star newspaper, and performed for many years with ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31, 2016: Oakhurst burglary On Sunday, Jan. 24 at 7:24 a.m. a deputy was dispatched to the parking lot at the intersection of Highway 41 and Road 222 regarding a vehicle burglary. Report taken. Case to be closed. Oakhurst ...

Submitted by Mountain Area Merchants Association OAKHURST — After one full year of meetings and development, Mountain Area Merchants Association (MAMA) met recently to formalize its organization. Nine local businesses paid annual dues as founding members, and reviewed and accepted the bylaws into record. The businesses are CLASS – The Body Pastiche, Moss Web Works, Back 2 Basics, Crab Cakes ...

Submitted by Jill Gamble O’NEALS – Join the Minarets art club as we present the 3rd annual Up-Cycled Art Hop on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This year our theme is a life sized Candy Land board game that you can walk through. There is a $5 admission which includes food and beverages, along with the opportunity ...