MADERA COUNTY – One student from Minarets High School and another from Madera High School have been accepted to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. On June 9, during the meeting of the Madera County Board of Supervisors, the board will recognize Grant Hall and Christopher Reiping for this outstanding achievement. Representatives from both state and federal ...

MOUNTAIN AREA – The bounty of summer continues to flourish, and with that delightful abundance in mind, it’s a great time to take a trip to a local farmers market. Whether you’re looking for locally grown produce including organics, or lovely handmade products for the bath and kitchen, or the perfect gift to give yourself, one of these nearby farmer’s ...

MOUNTAIN AREA – It’s time for the great matriculation as middle schoolers move up into high school and high schoolers get to graduate. Here’s a list of local schools’ ceremonies and last days.

TOLLHOUSE – The Sierra High School Alumni Association invites you to attend the All School Reunion on June 20, 2015. The gates on the football field open at 3 p.m. Meet up with classmates and relive the fun. You may tour the campus on a bus, walk the campus and visit the Eastern Fresno County Historical Society, located in the ...

AHWAHNEE – The last Coolwater Concert before a summer hiatus features Grammy-winning fingerstyle guitarist Pat Donohue on Saturday, June 6, at 8 p.m. “A masterful guitarist and talented singer-songwriter of the blues, folk, and jazz… Donohue is a natural entertainer who possesses bundles of charm and wit.” —Los Angeles TImes Pat has earned national recognition for his mastery of acoustic ...

MADERA COUNTY – Madera County Soccer Fest 2015 is geared up to provide free soccer clinics for kids ages 6 to 19, with youth development coaches from the LA Galaxy and Fresno Fuego. Three clinics will be offered, one at Liberty High School on Tuesday, June 23, and two at MUSD Memorial Stadium the following Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 ...

MADERA – The Madera County Arts Council will be hosting their 43rd Tri-County Show & Reception on Friday, May 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Circle Gallery in Madera. The exhibition is open to the public through May 30, with 40 pieces representing award winners and artists from the 43rd Tri-County Art Show, which opened with over 100 ...

OAKHURST – Last year’s fires inspired lots of mountain folks to ask how they could help. Before this year’s fire season gets underway, an opportunity to participate is available with the Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT). CCADT is currently recruiting members, and is offering training at a workshop in Oakhurst on Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.

BASS LAKE – The Smokey Bear Run / Walk returns to Bass Lake on Saturday, Sept. 26, and now is the time to register to get the early bird discount by June 30. This is an annual event held in the transition period between summer and autumn, and this fall, organizers are celebrating the 28th year of the race.

YOSEMITE – Two men were killed in an accident on Saturday, May 16, after BASE jumping in wingsuits from from Taft Point in Yosemite. The bodies of Graham Hunt, 29, and Dean Potter, 43, were recovered on Sunday, May 17, by Yosemite Search and Rescue and the California Highway Patrol after they were reported missing the night before.