Meet this adorable goofy adult Lab-mix boy named Morton — he’s the Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption Dog of the Week for SNO. Morton is between 1-2 years old, weighs about 60 pounds, and is ready for his new home. He is super friendly and promises to love you forever. Morton is good with other dogs but is ...
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Sheriff’s Crime Log Through Dec. 10
MADERA COUNTY– Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Oakhurst assault On Monday, Dec. 4, at 1:22 p.m. a deputy was dispatched to the area of CA-49 near Redbud Drive in regards to a male and female physically fighting. Upon arrival, both parties were contacted ...
Read More »Giving Back: Minarets’ Annual Community Day
O’NEALS — We have two hands, one to help ourselves and one to help others. On Friday, Dec. 22, Minarets students and staff are again choosing to dedicate the last day of the semester to giving back to our community. Students and teachers come together to find someway to give back. Last year was the inaugural Community Day and events included ...
Read More »Local Firefighters Respond To Major SoCal Fires
MARIPOSA — More than 90 personnel from the Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) of Cal Fire have been sent to Southern California to assist with the massive firefighting efforts. They join the ranks of more than 5,700 firefighters currently on the front lines as six major wildfires continue their devastation from Ventura to San Diego County, forcing nearly 200,000 people from their ...
Read More »Coarsegold Woman Who Died In Vehicle Accident Identified
COARSEGOLD — The woman who lost her life after a near head-on collision on Highway 41 in Coarsegold yesterday has been identified. Billie Williams, 90, died yesterday after being airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center from an accident on the north end of Coarsegold near Morava Road. Billie was a passenger in one of the two vehicles involved in the ...
Read More »Dual Enrollment Classes at Minarets
O’NEALS — Want to get ahead on college credits before you’re even out of high school? Well, Minarets is expanding the number of dual enrollment classes offered. Last year, the school offered a Welding class and a Health class that counted for both high school and community college credit. Starting next semester, Minarets will be offering both of these classes, ...
Read More »Coarsegold Woman Dies After Head-On Crash On Highway 41
COARSEGOLD — A two-vehicle crash on Highway 41 near Morava Road has claimed the life of one woman, and injured another. At 3 p.m., reports came in of an accident in front of Mountain Aire on the north end of Coarsegold. According to CHP at scene, a 70-year-old Coarsegold woman was northbound in a Lexus ES330 approaching Morava Road, and ...
Read More »Cause 4 Paws Shuts The Doors: Buy Now Before It’s Gone
OAKHURST — The last day for local thrift shop and animal rescue champion Cause 4 Paws is Saturday, Dec. 23. After nine wonderful years in Oakhurst, the shop is closing for good and the owner, Vickie Deane, is retiring. All inventory goes on blow-out sale: Dec 1 – Dec 20 All items 50% off Thursday, Dec. 21 All items 75% off ...
Read More »Extreme Registration Makes It Easy At Oakhurst College
OAKHURST — State Center Community College District will hold its spring semester Extreme Registration on Friday, Dec. 8 from 2 – 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 3 from noon – 7 p.m. Extreme Registration is a one-stop shop that offers everything a student will need to enroll at Oakhurst Community College Center, Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College, ...
Read More »“They’re Just Things” Says Resident Who Lost Everything In House Fire
COARSEGOLD — Homeowners who lost everything they own in a house fire this morning are not letting the tragedy break their spirit – they’re just grateful that everyone is safe. Scott and Cindy Varnado live on Miwok Avenue in the Indian Lakes area of Coarsegold. Scott was out working on some plumbing in the garage when Cindy’s mom, Mary Norris, ...
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