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Drunken Behavior Forces Closure Of Post Office Lobby

NORTH FORK — North Fork residents have always been able to access the lobby and pick up their mail at the Post Office 24/7, day or night. But not anymore. The U.S Post Office in North Fork has been forced to change its hours of use and close the lobby by 7 p.m. daily, starting Nov 14, and it’s not ...

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Dreams Come True: Bioenergy Facility Groundbreaking

NORTH FORK — The exact center of California was the place to be today as the innovative North Fork Community Power Bioenergy Facility celebrated its official groundbreaking and the community united to welcome a new source of forest thinning and renewal. This is a pilot project that will pave the way for future facilities of its kind throughout the state. Madera County Fire Station 11 ...

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North Fork Successful Spooktacle

NORTH FORK — The charm was turned up to high for a howling good time in North Fork last night. What better way to spend a frightful dark All Hallows’ Eve than with a gathering of ghouls, goblins and princesses as they haunted the streets for treats in the town’s annual Halloween trunk or treat celebration? This year Bandit Town joined ...

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Grand Re-Opening At Historic Hardware Store

B & B Hardware sees new life and a new owner. NORTH FORK — In this little town with a big heart lies one of California’s rare commodities these days – an old time hardware store with all the charm to boot. B & B Hardware has been around as long as most of us can remember and for the ...

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Three-Way Stop In North Fork To Become Roundabout

NORTH FORK – The 3-way stop near the Mono Museum in North Fork will soon be completely redesigned and turned into a roundabout. On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Madera County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Roads 274 and 225. The current 4-leg, 3-way stop allows for the eastbound, or ...

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Station 19 Makes Major Donation For New Firefighting Equipment

MADERA COUNTY — The firefighters at Madera County’s Station 19 are not only dedicated first responders, they have also volunteered hundreds of hours to raising money to upgrade the County’s firefighting equipment. On Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m., personnel from Station 19, located in the Bonadelle Ranchos, will present a check to the Board of Supervisors for $40,000. This ...

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Madera County Hosts Flu Shot Clinics

MADERA COUNTY – The Madera County Health Department will be offering flu vaccinations at various clinic sites throughout the county during the coming weeks. Everyone is encouraged to “Get the Shot, Not the Flu.” There will be a $5 administration fee for each flu shot, but no one will be refused service if unable to pay. Medicare members are asked ...

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