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We Honor Those Who Are Called To Care

“Every day, you’re called upon to help others through one of the most frightening times of their lives. Every day, you’re called upon to provide a sense of security and relief during chaotic and challenging situations. Every day, you’re called upon to do the work that only a select few can do. Every day, you’re Called to Care.” That is ...

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Sonora Pass Highway Opens For Summer Travel

TUOLOMNE COUNTY — For those who love the adventure of a road trip up and over Sonora Pass on Highway 108, pack up the car — summer is here! The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 108 over Sonora Pass at noon today, Wednesday, ...

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Valero Corner Store Has New Owners, Future Uncertain

OAKHURST — Arguably the busiest convenience store in the Oakhurst area is about to have a new look as new owners take over the business. The Valero Corner Store, located at 40475 Highway 41, has been purchased along with 75 other California locations and 3 in Wyoming, by the 7-Eleven Corporation. The Corner Store was owned by CST Brands out ...

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Biomass Plant To Be Built In Mariposa County

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The Mariposa Biomass Project (MBP), a 501(c)3 corporation, has been awarded a USDA U.S. Forest Service 2016 Wood Innovations grant in the amount of $244,080 to use wood residues primarily from forests for electricity production. This will be accomplished by constructing a biomass power plant in Mariposa. The grant funds will be used to finalize site selection, ...

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Boat Registration Stickers Now Available At Bass Lake Businesses

BASS LAKE – Things just got easier for boaters on Bass Lake. As we reported back in April, the 2016 boat registration stickers are no longer being sold at the Sheriff’s “Island” Office and no boats will be registered by Sheriff’s personnel as had been done in the past. Stickers are now available for purchase at three new locations. Miller’s ...

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Sinkhole Slows Traffic In Coarsegold

COARSEGOLD — Caltrans is working to repair a sinkhole that opened up right in the middle of the southbound lane of Highway 41 in front of the Coarsegold Market yesterday. The hazard was reported to CHP at about 8 p.m. last night, but several motorists “found it” with their vehicles as they clunked through the spot yesterday. It was then ...

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Extra Patrols On Highway 41 Focus On Motorcycles

MADERA COUNTY — CHP officers will be out in force along Highway 41 to ensure that motorcyclists “Have a Good Ride” and return home safely from their travels. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month in California, where many traffic collisions end in death or injury as a result of individuals speeding or driving aggressively. The California Highway Patrol in the ...

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Tioga Road In Yosemite Set To Reopen For Season

YOSEMITE — The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for all vehicular traffic tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18, at noon. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada. “We would like to thank all of our road crews, as well as our partners in Mono County and ...

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BBQ Raises Money For Honor Flight

OAKHURST — One Oakhurst dentist has chosen to combine his services with a major way to honor our veterans — helping make it possible for them to be part of Honor Flight. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing WWII veterans with honor and closure, transporting them to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. “They all deserve this ...

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70th Annual Chowchilla Fair Starts Thursday

CHOWCHILLA – For those who love a good ol’ country fair, it’s not too long a trip to the valley for “Country Nights and Carnival Lights,” the theme for the 2016 Chowchilla Madera County Fair. The excitement begins Thursday, May 19, and will run through Sunday, May 22. This year’s action packed entertainment will include bull riding, mutton busting, pro ...

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