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Visits To Madera County Hit Record Numbers

MADERA COUNTY — Visit Yosemite Madera County achieved another milestone in the number of visitors walking through their doors in May. That means more dollars spent at local attractions, hotels, restaurants and shops by visitors to the county, says Therese Williams, Director of Public Relations for Visit Yosemite Madera County. In May 2016, the staff welcomed 3,198 visitors — an ...

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Flag Day Celebration & Semper Fi Benefit Dinner

OAKHURST — The community is invited to a Flag Day Celebration at Oakhurst Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Jun. 13, starting at 6 p.m. with a flag observance at 7 p.m. The evening benefits the Semper Fi fund, and includes a pulled pork dinner, short program, music, and a closing flag-burning ceremony. The suggested donation for adults’ dinner is $10. Children ...

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Public Comment Open For Forest Draft EIS

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST — The U.S. Forest Service has begun the 90-day public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Draft Forest Plans for the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests. During this time, the USFS is holding public meetings, tribal forums and a webinar to engage with the public in discussions about these documents. Everyone is ...

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

OAKHURST – Poke your head under the sink, check your garage and peek into your storage shed. If you see empty cans of paint, old oil filters, solvents, household sewing needles or any of a host of hazardous materials and want to get rid of them, you’re in luck. You can shed much of your excess household toxic waste on ...

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New California Tobacco Laws: Sales Age Raised To 21

CALIFORNIA — The minimum age of sale for tobacco products in California increased from 18 to 21, effective June 9, 2016. And for the first time, e-cigarettes are now included in the existing definition of tobacco products statewide. California is the second state in the nation, following Hawaii, to raise the minimum age for tobacco sales to 21. “Today marks ...

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Sierra Silver Mines And The Tioga Road

Written by Dave Hubbard — Sierra silver mines required the building of wagon routes for the delivery of food and supplies. One of these would become the Tioga Road. The Tioga Road has been called “the road to broken dreams”…and perhaps it was true. One thing is certain…over the years its many miles of unexcelled scenic grandeur have fulfilled a ...

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Oakhurst Community Center Ribfest Fundraiser

OAKHURST – Everyone is invited to get their delicious grub on while supporting the Oakhurst Community Center as the all-you-can-eat extravaganza known annually as Rib Fest takes place on Saturday, June 25. Arrive hungry and leave the fancy clothes at home, because this is a night where food, friends, and fundraising take center stage. Proceeds benefit the Oakhurst Community Center, ...

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Sheriff Searches For Missing Woman Near Millerton Lake

MADERA COUNTY – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a missing person who apparently abandoned her vehicle near Road 206 and Friant Road. Shannon Rohlfes, 33 years old, was last seen in Clovis on Tuesday, June 7. Her vehicle has apparently been abandoned for several days. Shannon is considered at risk due to medical conditions. Madera County ...

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Tioga Road History Is Fascinating

Written by Dave Hubbard — Tioga road history is fascinating! First established by the animals of the region, Indians soon followed the animal trails and eventually established “trade paths” of their own over the difficult terrain. The Sierran range provided an effective natural barrier rising to over 13,000 feet and challenging both animal and human travelers with dangerous obstacles and ...

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