YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park congratulates Assistant Helitack Foreman Andrew “Boots” Davenport as the 2018 winner of the National Park Service Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award. This is a rare National Park Service award given annually to aviation specialists who exemplify excellence in the field of aviation safety. Andrew Davenport was nominated by his peers for his impeccable commitment ...

MADERA – Submissions are now being accepted for a Teen Art Contest, celebrating the county’s 125th anniversary and asking, “What do you love about Madera County?” Teens age 12 to 18 are encouraged to submit their artwork, and have it displayed in the Madera County Government Center lobby and on Madera County’s Facebook page. Artwork must incorporate Madera County’s 125th ...

RAYMOND – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in gathering information related to an incident that occurred on May 27, around 1:45 p.m. near the Raymond Post Office on Road 600. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a female juvenile walking in the area was approached by at least one male subject who was driving a midsize ...

NORTH FORK — District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler will host another in his series of Town Hall meetings on Thursday, May 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North Fork Rancheria Community Center. On the evening’s agenda will be updates from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Cal Fire and Madera County Fire, the Sierra National Forest, ...

OAKHURST – Coarsegold Girl Scout Troop 3702 will be collecting supplies to help the EMC SPCA in caring for homeless animals in the mountain area. The event will take place on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakhurst Feed and Pet Supply, 40119 Enterprise Drive. The Girl Scouts say they want to help protect homeless animals ...

My name is Sally Orme Moreno and I’m running for Madera County District Attorney. Over the last 14 months, I have been meeting with the people of Madera County and I want to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to everyone who has so graciously welcomed me into their homes or taken time to speak with me ...

I am Paul Hornick, 40 years old, and am running for Madera County District Attorney. I was raised in Central New York. My father is a retired electrician; my mother is a retired lunch-lady who began her career only after my younger brother and I started school. I am the first member of my family to obtain a bachelor’s degree, ...

OAKHURST – Reserve your spot now for a tour of the Railroad Fire area, and experience the unique and beautiful wildflowers that blanket the landscape after a wildfire. Sierra National Forest Botanist Joanna Clines will lead a hike to see the mountain lady’s slipper orchids bloom near Nelder Grove on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ...

OAKHURST –  For the first time, the Oakhurst CHP Office will be offering the very popular Age Well, Drive Smart senior driving class on a weekend. These free classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay. Reserve your spot now for Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. And check with your insurance company to see if this educational opportunity ...

My name is Carol Moses and I’m running for Madera County Superior Court Judge on the June 5th ballot. I would appreciate your vote. I’m running on my record as a practicing attorney in this area for 25 years, my service to our country as a Federal law enforcement officer for 20 years and my service to our county as ...