NORTH FORK — When Nikki Johnson brought home her new best friend, retired race horse Indiana Jones, she had no idea that it would spark such controversy in the neighborhood. The community of Cascadel Woods has been embroiled in a bit of an upset since “Indy” came to live at the home of Russ and Sandy Johnson. Their 11-year old ...

The family of Debbie Kathleen Walser announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Walser, 61, of North Fork, was most recently a homemaker and held many jobs over the years in North Fork. Friends are welcome to attend her service, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

Students move closer to their goal in fundraising for European trip O’NEALS — Students, parents and teachers have been working hard over the past several months raising money for what is sure to be a life-changing experience for some 25 students at Minarets High School. On Oct. 6, the campus in O’Neals sparkled with the gleam of chrome and bright ...

Marjorie Jane Jackson passed away on Oct. 6, 2012, at 3:55 p.m. at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son Stephen Jackson, daughter-in-law Susan Jackson, granddaughter Stephanie Jackson, grandsons K. P. Morgan Jackson and six great-grandchildren. Marjorie and husband Philip Jackson (Aug. 3 1926 – Mar. 3, 2004) moved to Coarsegold 38 years ago. She was ...

NORTH FORK — Some time back, the North Fork History Group was presented with this photo of a church that is purported to have once stood in or near North Fork. However, the history group has not been able to document its location. If you have any information about this church please contact Ginny Smith at 559-877-4807.

OAKHURST — The Yosemite High School Theater Arts Department is proud to present “Holes,” a stage version of the award-winning novel and film by Louis Sachar, at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 – 17, in the YHS Performing Arts Center. The well-loved story follows Stanley, a teenage boy who is supposedly affected by a family “curse,” and has been wrongly accused ...

Written by Leigh Fisher Local Girl Scout coat drive helps area residents in need stay warm COARSEGOLD — The need has never been greater and it’s never been easier to make a difference in our mountain community. Here is your opportunity to make sure that nobody goes without such a basic necessity as a coat this winter. Coarsegold Girl Scout ...

Written by Daniel Ching O’NEALS — The time has come to celebrate our veterans once again. This year Minarets High School will be hosting the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Dinner in the Minarets Gym. Last year was extremely successful in honoring our veterans and bringing the amazing stories of our veterans to life by having students interview the veterans on ...

Written by Karen Guillemin National Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to plan your escape It’s 3 a.m. You and your family are sound asleep and awake to the beeping smoke alarm. You are tired and confused from the effects of the smoke. You know you need to get to safety, but when you head for the front door, ...

NORTH FORK – Ever since the Madera County Board of Supervisors approved the conditional use permit to allow the construction of a cell phone tower near Cascadel Woods, North Fork residents have been anxiously awaiting news of a groundbreaking. After repeated attempts to get a response from Verizon or Complete Wireless (the contractor slated to build the tower), we have ...