OAKHURST – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Yosemite Bicycles & Sports was broken into yesterday and a bike was stolen. Citizens are asked to inform authorities if information is known about the burglary or the whereabouts of the bike. On Thursday Feb. 5, 2015, just after 8 a.m., Madera County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Yosemite Bicycles ...

OAKHURST – Despite news that retail electronics franchise Radio Shack filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, Feb. 5, the local Radio Shack store in Oakhurst is reported to be staying open. It’s no surprise that Radio Shack has filed to reorganize under Chapter 11. The corporation has endured 11 consecutive quarterly losses and a stock-drop of about 90% over the last ...

OAKHURST – Mark your calendars for the semi-annual Soroptimist Soup & Salad Luncheon set for Thursday, Mar. 19, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center. The local chapter organizers for Soroptimist International of the Sierras say everyone is welcome to attend this delightful and deliciously festive event. Guests can look forward to a salad bar ...

Sent by David Cumming, American Legion Post 110 COARSEGOLD – Melody Dewolf is arranging olive branches on a wreath of vine and talking about the lives legacy of the “four chaplains” of World War II. It’s a story worth remembering. In the early morning hours of Feb. 3, 1943, say historians including the American Legion, four U.S. Army chaplains sacrificed ...

OAKHURST – The nonprofit organization Helping One Woman (HOW) will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in support of local resident and business owner Carol Cardinale, who recently lost her daughter Sophia in a tragic car accident. Carol’s son Elias survived the accident and is now on the road to physical and emotional recovery. HOW attendees will gather at El Cid ...

OAKHURST – Tickets are on sale now for the Oakhurst Ragtime Festival, in town Friday through Sunday, Apr. 10 – 12. The three-day event features top-notch talent including pianists Tom Brier, Larisa Migachyov, Jack & Christ Bradshaw, and John Reed-Torres. Instrumentalists include Steve & Robyn Drivon on drums and tuba, with Julia Riley playing flute. Venues include both the Oakhurst ...

O’NEALS – A local retired bullfighter and full-time cowboy is home recovering from injuries he received trying to help stabilize a dangerous situation in a familiar arena. Jackson’s wife Christine “Blondie” Suglian explains what happened, and what went wrong.

Submitted by Don Grove NORTH FORK – The other day we took our dog Cosmo for a walk by Manzanita Lake. Amazing what might happen on a dog walk in North Fork. Of course, I took my camera with me.

AHWAHNEE – Friends of Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park are reporting that “man’s best friend” may need to be reminded of some rules when it comes to playing in the park. Fern Facchino is Chairman of the nonprofit that supports the sprawling grounds located off Highway 49 in Ahwahnee. The organization wishes to emphasize to visitors that all dogs must be ...

Submitted by Yosemite High School FFA OAKHURST – It’s a new year and Yosemite High School FFA is ready to rock ‘n roll and make this the best year this chapter has seen in a while!