Roger Anthony Murphy May 31, 1941 – August 21, 2023 Roger Anthony Murphy was born May 31st, 1941. He met his future wife and life partner, Naomi Ebbin, at Spring Valley High School in upstate New York. They married in September 1965 and he graduated from University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in May 1966. In 1968 they drove west to ...
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Celebration of Life for Asenath “Cindy” Richards
Asenath “Cindy” Richards December 4, 1940 – May 21, 2023 Our dear mother, Cindy Richards, sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 21, 2023, at the age of 82. Mom was a matriarch and a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She had a beautiful soul and a beautiful smile and was well-loved by ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Kathlene Sue Weber
Kathlene Sue Weber January 17, 1949 – July 1, 2023 Kathlene Sue (Popert) Weber of Coarsegold, CA, age 74, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Fresno, CA. Kathy was born January 17, 1949, in Romulus, Michigan, to Edwin Ernest Popert, Jr. and Vera Elizabeth (Rinke) Popert. The family moved to California in the early 1950s along with her siblings ...
Read More »Live Music Around Town This Weekend
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your dancing shoes because it’s time to party! There’s live music (and lots of great food and drink) happening all over the mountain this weekend! Just take a look at what’s coming up on the musical horizon! Axis Grounded Music Series Presents Hillbilly Jazz Band Gather outside on the patio in Town Center at AXIS Coffee ...
Read More »CHP Arrest Suspect in 2021 Eben Hammond Hit-and-Run Case
OAKHURST — On June 6, 2023, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Detectives arrested Bryce Yandell, 22, of Coarsegold, believed to be responsible for the fatal hit-and-run crash which killed Eben Hammond, 20, on July 7, 2021, in Oakhurst. A Life Well-Lived, Gone Too Soon On July 7, 2021, just before midnight, Eben Hammond was walking and skateboarding home with family members on ...
Read More »Highway 41 Fuels Reduction Project
COARSEGOLD– The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), in cooperation with California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Department of Transportation (CAL TRANS), Pacific Southwest Research Station / Fresno State University, Private Landowners, and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, aims to reduce large conflagrative fires and high suppression costs, to the citizens of California, by conducting a ...
Read More »Sierra Ambulance to Hold Board of Directors Elections
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Sierra Ambulance Service will be holding elections for its Board of Directors during the week of June 12 to 15, 2023. Members may vote at the Sierra Ambulance Service offices (see address and map below). Date & Time: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may also vote at the ...
Read More »Chukchansi Gold Welcomes Executive Chef Klaus Feyersinger
COARSEGOLD – Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino is pleased to announce the appointment of Klaus Feyersinger as executive chef. Chef Feyersinger brings more than 40 years of fine-dining culinary experience to the Central Valley with an impressive resume spanning luxury Lake Tahoe resorts and international ocean liners to multiple AAA Four Diamond-awarded eateries. In his role at Chukchansi Gold, Feyersinger ...
Read More »Fresno State Honors Two With Honorary Doctorates
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Honorary doctorates are awarded on behalf of the California State University system and Fresno State in recognition of excellence and extraordinary achievement in significant areas of human endeavor that embody the objectives and ideals of the CSU system. Holly Blossom Wyatt will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters and will be recognized during the College of Arts ...
Read More »National Day of Prayer Coming to Eastern Madera County
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2023 National Day of Prayer theme is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness” from James 5:16b: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” The National Day of Prayer has been celebrated annually in Eastern Madera County, at different churches, outdoor locations and in homes and was even live streamed during Covid. This year, there will ...
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