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Yosemite Cinema in Oakhurst Hosts the World Premiere of “Lost Outlaw” a Feature Film with Local Roots

Dust off the boots for an exclusive look at a thrilling western, filmed on location at Madera County’s Bandit Town, Coarsegold, Fresno Flats, and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. OAKHURST, CA – Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are a wild west destination in present times, but in 1885 travelers and residents also contended with The Red Jack Gang, a real ...

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Pet of the Week: Gunther the Cat

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Hi there, Gunther here! Are you looking for a super sweet guy? I am a big, loving ball of fur! I just need a lap and somebody to love me. I am a youngish guy who is past the kitten stuff but has a lot of years to share with you. Call the EMCSPCA at 559-683-1266 to learn more about me. ...

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Temporary Closure of Madera Community Hospital’s Emergency Department

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MADERA — Madera Community Hospital has been granted a flex waiver from the California Department of Public Health to close Emergency Services for ten hours, beginning midnight, June 9, until 10 a.m., June 10. The closure will accommodate the removal and replacement of the air handler serving the Emergency Department (ED). The first eight to twelve hours of the department ...

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Helping One Woman Oakhurst Announces New Recipient Carol Vayda

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Helping One Woman is excited to bring our community together again in celebration of Carol Vayda. Kindly note that HOW Oakhurst dinners have moved to Tuesday evenings. Space is limited, please remember to RSVP on www.MySOSEvent.com. They may not be able to accept people without a reservation. Join Helping One Woman Oakhurst in honoring recipient Carol Vayda. Carol is lovingly ...

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EMERGING FROM THE SHUTDOWN: A Stone’s Throw from Closing but Never Giving Up

Dani Schulz opened A Stone’s Throw Massage Therapy nine days before COVID caused the first business shutdown, and it forced her to get creative really fast. Determined to survive—and thrive—she focused on furthering her knowledge of massage therapy and other modalities she could employ when her business could reopen. Once California allowed massage services to take place outdoors, she started ...

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BEEKEEPING & HONEY-MAKING LECTURE AT FRESNO FLATS

Fresno Flats Historical Museum is stretching its wings, much like bees emerging from a honey-filled hive. In fact, next Saturday, June 12, Fresno Flats offers a lecture and q & a session on exactly that—as part of its series on homesteading. Conducted by local beekeeper, Doug Mendonca, the event takes place from 10 am to 12 noon at Fresno Flats ...

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New SONIC Drive-In

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians Expands Sovereign Enterprises with The Coarsegold SONIC that will add new local jobs and bring additional economic growth opportunities for the Community  Oakhurst, CA— The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians announced the grand opening of the new SONIC® Drive-In at the Chukchansi Crossing Fuel Station & Travel Center—a state-of-the-art development that serves more ...

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WASTE NOT: Hazardous Waste Disposal in Oakhurst

Free Hazardous Waste Drop Off Scheduled For Yosemite High School OAKHURST, CA. – While we endured a year-long hiatus, some of us gained a few things, many of them unwanted. Like pounds. Like waste from all those projects we suddenly found time to complete. Only you can rid yourself of the pounds, but Madera County has rushed to our rescue ...

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History Mystery #99: Mystery Site at the Mono National Forest

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The Mono Museum in North Fork would like more information about the site in this photograph.  It is at the edge of the Mono National Forest in Mono County.  What is significant about this place?  Any information will be appreciated. Have you visited the refurbished Mono Museum in North Fork?  It is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday from 10 ...

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