Joanne Burnett Ripley 4/26/1953 – 6/12/2024 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dearly beloved and adored mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Joanne Ripley, age 71. Joanne passed away, peacefully and surrounded by love, after a brief illness. Joanne was born in Schenectady, New York to Charles and Lois Ripley. She was the 3rd of ...

MADERA COUNTY–Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk‐Recorder and Registrar of Voters announced today that the following offices are in the Extended Nomination and Declaration of Candidacy filing period for the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES – GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER County Board of Education – Areas 4 & 7 State Center Community College District – ...

Margie Jeanette Howell August 9, 1944 – May 3, 2024 Margie Howell passed away shortly after celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary with her husband Berl. Margie’s life was one of love, friendship, and fun. She is survived by her husband Berl and children Debbie, Paula, Mike, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Margie’s life was well lived and loved. She will be missed ...

AHWAHNEE––  The University of California Cooperative Extension and Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative are offering a free workshop covering defensible space, zone zero home hardening, evacuation preparedness, and local fire preparedness resources in Ahwahnee, CA. Representatives from CAL FIRE will be discussing what actions can be taken to make homes more fire resilient, including landscaping, building materials, and inexpensive modifications ...

Eugene R. Harvey March 10, 1934 – July 17, 2024 Eugene R. Harvey (Gene) Born March 10, 1934 in Fresno, Ca. After a lengthy bout with Alzheimer’s disease, Gene passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. A lifelong resident of North Fork, he attended North Fork Elementary School, and graduated from Sierra High School in 1952 where he played varsity ...

OAKHURST—Yosemite Gateway Art Center is thrilled to announce “Ripples,” the first solo art exhibition by the acclaimed artist Lina Jane. “Ripples” is an evocative exhibition that explores the ripple effects of our actions and experiences, both positive and negative. It is a deeply personal narrative reflecting Lina’s journey through health struggles, healing, and creation. The exhibition invites viewers to contemplate ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is warning residents in the area to be prepared for Excessive Heat. The heat is expected to last through Saturday at 10:00 a.m.  They are also issuing a Fire Weather Watch in effect from Saturday at 11 a.m. through Sunday at 9:00 p.m. Well above normal temperatures, even for the high Sierra, will ...

NORTH FORK–North Fork Boosters Inc. and North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary have announced that they have reached an agreement to transfer operations of the Frank Verduzco Memorial Scholarship from the Auxiliary to the Boosters. This transfer is occurring at the request of the Verduzco family. It will better align the Scholarship operations with the strategic interests of both organizations. ...

MADERA COUNTY–Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters announced today that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The following offices are scheduled to appear on that ballot: FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICES United States Senator (Full Term) United States Senator (Partial/Unexpired Term) US Representative in Congress, Districts 5 & 13 Member of the Assembly, Districts ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-132 (SR-132) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 132 • One-way traffic control from East of Mahoney Gulch to State Route 49 Junction for drainage work. Work begins Monday, June 24, and ...