AHWAHNEE—Ahwahnee resident Michael Decker has just published his first novel entitled A Fitting Epitaph. That alone is reason for applause. Even more, he did it at 82 years of age. Michael first wrote A Fitting Epitaph in the 1970’s during the time when he worked as a journeyman typographer while raising his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. He ...

COARSEGOLD—There’s a new kid coming to town in Coarsegold Historic Village. Owner Rose Morgan has scheduled the grand opening of Rooted The Farmers Market Collective for Friday, March 1, 2024. This fulfills a dream she says she’s had for many years. She’s always wished for a local collective of farmers and crafters who provide traditionally-created foods and products in a ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Pebbles, and I’m really cute. Don’t you think so, too? I’d be your best friend forever if you supply me with lots and lots of toys that have squeakers, ’cause I love to hear myself make lots of noise. I’m just a young pup, in the prime of my life, at about 28 months old and 50 pounds. ...

EXCITING NEWS! Buddy and Claudia Long adopted Butch on February 14 (Valentine’s Day!) as a result of his posting as Pet of the Week on SNO! We are so happy for you, Butch. Enjoy your new family. AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Butch! I’m 15 months old, and I’m looking for a best friend. Could that be you? I’m really cute, if I ...

OAKHURST—There’s a new face at the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. The public met Adam Olivares for the first time on Thursday, January 25, at the annual Member Appreciation and Installation Dinner. New Executive Director After years of office closures, part-time staff and other challenges, the chamber now has a full-time Executive Director. Adam’s regular office hours are 9:00 am ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Owning a pet comes with benefits and challenges. An animal provides comfort and companionship to those who live alone; they are workers for those who have livestock. They offer support to those with medical conditions and are all-around fun to have in a household. Saying Goodbye The hardest part of being a companion to an animal is the goodbye. ...

AHWAHNEE–The Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit will be conducting a vegetation management burn on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. The burn will take place of Road 619 in Ahwahnee and will consist of annual grass, oak woodland, and heavy brush totaling about 601 acres. Smoke will be visible throughout the day. The management fire will be used to reduce noxious weeds and ...

Norma Rogers passed away at age 91 in July of this year. She was a business owner and artist. Norma was born in Pleasant Hill Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan where she met and married her husband, John Rogers. Shortly after graduating the young couple moved to Santa Monica, California where their first daughter Carol was born. ...

AHWAHNEE—Helping One Woman (HOW) Oakhurst thanks longtime supporter, Sharlene Williams, former owner of the Hitchin’ Post in Ahwahnee. Owner of the post for almost 19 years, Shar has been unwavering when it comes to HOW Oakhurst. Shar was a former recipient and sponsored other recipients herself. HOW Oakhurst has held countless dinners at the Hitchin’ Post over the years. Shar ...

JoAn Marie Morris Foster June 04, 1939 – August 23, 2023 JoAn Marie Morris Foster of Ahwahnee California, age 84, passed on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Fresno, California. JoAn was born June 04, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. She was the middle child of 5. She Graduated Sierra High School in Tollhouse, California in 1957 ...