AHWAHNEE – The Friends of The Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park wish to announce the retirement of longtime President, Fern Facchino. For Fern’s many years of service we extend our gratitude and admiration and wish her well. To help with a smooth transition, Senior Director Tony Ward will be stepping in as Interim President. Tony’s founding of the Park in 2006, ...

Citizens Committee Working Hard on Passage of Measure O MARIPOSA – The Citizens to Save the Hospital Committee kicked off their campaign a few weeks ago and is working diligently on passage of Measure O for the June ballot. “Measure O will provide funding for building a new hospital, as required by state law. Without its passage the John C. ...

Traffic Advisory: Delays Expected on State Routes 49, 132 and 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 49, 132, and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Allred Road to Varain Road for tree work from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March ...

OAKHURST — The world premiere of the AACT NewPlayFest winning play, the Café Mocha Murders, written by Deanna Strasse, takes place at the Golden Chain Theatre on Friday, March 25, 2022, with a run at the theatre through April 10, 2022. Tickets are available here, or by calling the box office at 559-683-7112. The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) ...

Submitted by Alistair King, Coarsegold 4-H Club Reporter OAKHURST – Join the Coarsegold 4H for Favorite Foods Day at the Fresno Flats Historical Village, March 26th, 2022 at 10am. It is time to brush up your cooking skills, whip up some desserts, and work on the art of table settings mastery then bring them all up on the Favorite Foods ...

Loving and beloved in life, Emil James Paul has joined his wife Bettie in Heaven to continue their forty richly blessed years here on Earth. He leaves behind godson Sean Hickman and his family; children Cynthia Oliphant (Joe), Donna Mattern (Bill), Karen Lopez (Mark), Craig Brewster (Carol), and Ron Brewster (Laura); also seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and many friends. The ...

This is the sixth in a series of articles SNO will be doing called “Wildfire Wednesday.” To begin, there will be eight articles presenting “The 12 Step Guide to Help Plan in Advance for Evacuation.” This guide was put together by Katie Hepler and the members of the California Fire Support Group on Facebook. The California Fire Support Group is “intended ...

From hearty stews to minty pies, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are all about enjoying the flavors of the holiday. Whether you’re cooking up a full meal or simply serving appetizers, this Irish Potato Bread makes for a simple, tasty snack to feed your crowd. Irish Potato Bread 2 medium or large russet potatoes 1 egg 1 egg white 1/3 cup ...

A two-car accident on Hwy. 41 claims the life of a 24-year-old male. MADERA – On March 14, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a call of a traffic collision on State Route 41, north of Road 406, with medical personnel responding. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Madera Area responded to the scene ...

Tragic accident in North Fork takes the life of an 80-year-old man.  NORTH FORK – March 14, 2022, at approximately 12:21 p.m., the Merced Communications Center (MCC) received a call of a male with no pulse trapped under a vehicle in the 30000 block of Wyle Ranch Way in North Fork, California. Oakhurst Area Units, Officer J. Buttgereit, Officer K. ...