NORTH FORK – A head-on collision just west of North Fork yesterday took the lives of two mountain area residents, who have now been identified. Gloria Ann Jackson, 60, of Friant, was westbound on Road 200 just west of Road 221 when she was struck head-on by a vehicle driven by Michael Wayne Bowlan, 36, of North Fork.

MARIPOSA COUNTY – A vegetation fire in the Buckeye Road area southwest of Mariposa yesterday caused concern for residents and some short-term road closures. Initial reports came in at 1:23 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, of a fire burning just off Old Highway near Bridgeport Drive. A full wildland response was dispatched, including aircraft and dozers, and road closures were ...

NORTH FORK – A head-on collision just west of Bass Fork Minit Mart has claimed the lives of both drivers. At about 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, emergency responders were dispatched to a scene on Road 200 near Road 221 about four miles west of North Fork.

Submitted by Eastern Madera County SPCA OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Library is pleased to host a very special event to introduce our mountain communities to Diabetes Alert Dogs. Jeremy and Alicia Becker of Oakhurst, along with their six children, have embarked on a mission to breed and train Diabetes Alert Dogs (DADs).

OAKHURST – Smoke rising over the mountains north of Oakhurst and the sounds of sirens racing up Highway 41 got everyone’s attention just after 7 p.m. this evening. A full wildland dispatch was called up for a series of fires along Lewis Creek off Deer Run Trail Road on Tuesday, July 8. Dubbed the Allen Incident, there were reportedly nine ...

NORTH FORK – The 55th Annual Mid-Sierra Logger’s Jamboree was a rousing success, which is great news for the kids who enjoy the Summer Youth Program funded by this event. Over 1,600 people attended the weekend’s competition, enjoying the cloud cover on Sunday which made finding a shady seat a breeze.

OAKHURST – Residents along John West/Jean Road West were awakened once again in the early morning hours to the sounds of fire engines rumbling by. At 12:46 a.m. on Monday, July 7, a full wildland dispatch was called up for a fire on Jean Road West at Scott Road. Neighbors who saw the flames alerted others who began spreading the ...

MARIPOSA – In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation that led to the 1914 creation of the Cooperative Extension services in every U.S. county. Mariposa County’s Cooperative Extension Office is throwing a party to celebrate, and you are invited.

COARSEGOLD – Friday, July 11, is Collector Car Appreciation Day and Barbeque at the Coarsegold Historic Village from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a cruise-in that is free and open to all cars, trucks and bikes. All makes, models and years are welcome. The public is invited to come out and enjoy what is sure to be a spectacular ...

OAKHURST – A two vehicle accident in front of Old Corral Groceries stopped traffic for about an hour this morning as first responders worked to clear the scene and evaluate those involved. At 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, William Warner, 72, of Glendale, was pulling out from the store in a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, turning left to ...