OAKHURST – For those wishing to show their love and support for the young family of Matthew Harkenrider, a memorial fund has been established through the Educational Employees Credit Union. Matthew leaves behind a 7-year-old daughter and a wife who is expecting another child. Those who wish to donate can contact the EECU and ask for the Matthew Harkenrider Memorial ...

MADERA – The reality is that many businesses are not able to qualify for a traditional commercial loan from a bank. The Valley Small Business Development Corporation is hosting a workshop that will present strategies, options and alternative sources for you to consider in your pursuit of business financing. This workshop is designed for businesses that are up and running. ...

OAKHURST – On Aug. 14, the First Baptist Church in Oakhurst officially announced the selection of a new pastor. After a lengthy search, Greg Kilgore, a native of Fresno was selected to the leadership role Pastor Kilgore and his wife Megan officially took the pulpit on August 10 to kick off their ministry at First Baptist Church Oakhurst full time.

NORTH FORK – Just after 5:30 p.m. today, sheriff’s deputies responded to the Bass Fork Minit Mart at Roads 200 and 221, following the report of a grenade in a bag. A nearby resident, who had been to a home in Leisure Acres to feed a friend’s horse, found a bag full of bullets beside the corral. The woman picked ...

MADERA COUNTY – A vehicle stop on Highway 99 has led to one of the largest narcotic busts in recent history, says the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. A large amount of packaged cocaine, methamphetamine and white powder heroin, with a wholesale value of nearly $700,000, is off the streets, and two Sacramento men are behind bars facing felony drug charges.

MADERA COUNTY – A single vehicle crash on Highway 41 last night has claimed the life of a 27-year-old Fresno man. At about 9:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, Edgar Farias was southbound on Highway 41 just south of Road 406 in a 2002 Dodge Ram pickup.

OAKHURST – A San Diego woman, who is known to spend time in both Wawona and Oakhurst, is behind bars facing assault charges, but not before being assaulted herself. Rebecca Renee Simmons, 46, was taken into custody this morning at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. She was rescued from inside a structure at a mini storage facility located on ...

YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park has been selected by the California Preservation Foundation as the recipient of the 2014 Preservation Design Award in recognition of the publication of A Sense of Place: Design Guidelines for Yosemite National Park. The Preservation Design Award is specifically intended to recognize excellence in historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and sustainability. A ceremony to present the ...

Submitted by Jon Bock – The Sierra Art Trails 2014 catalog is now available online and at select locations in the Foothills and Central Valley. The Central Sierra has always attracted artists. Poets, writers, painters and photographers have been drawn to the majestic landscapes and natural wonders of the region for nearly 200 years.

Submitted by Jon Bock – The Sierra Art Trails 2014 catalog is now available online and at select locations in the Foothills and Central Valley. The Central Sierra has always attracted artists. Poets, writers, painters and photographers have been drawn to the majestic landscapes and natural wonders of the region for nearly 200 years.