AHWAHNEE – Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary tees up on Saturday, Sept. 24 for the Dale Miller Memorial Golf Tournament at River Creek Golf Course. It’s the 26th year Rotary has sponsored the golf tournament in this area. Click on flyer to enlarge. Money raised will go to Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary to support local charities, say organizers. Sponsors for the tournament include ...
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Coarsegold Crash Ends In DUI Arrest
COARSEGOLD — A single-vehicle roll-over crash yesterday afternoon ended with one man being taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence. At 7:46 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 2, Justin Potter, 40, of Coarsegold, was westbound on Road 415 in a 2004 Chevy Tahoe just west of the Coarsegold Elementary School near Wildwood Lane, when he failed to negotiate ...
Read More »People Cause 95 Percent Of California Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – In the past two months, California has experienced a rash of large and damaging wildfires and in almost every single case, the fire was preventable. It’s true — 95 percent of all wildfires are caused by the activity of people! Cal Fire is asking, especially with the holiday weekend, that all Californians do their part now to help ...
Read More »Open Mic Yosemite Nights: Warm And Welcoming
OAKHURST — Thanks to a retired archaeologist who loves to sing and strum and is always willing to dig up the right kind of talent, there’s a couple of places every week where singers, songwriters, poets and others can express themselves. Stephan Baldwin has lived in Oakhurst for eight years, but he’s been playing guitar and singing folk songs for over 50 years, ...
Read More »Minarets: Raising The Bar And Reaching New Heights
O’NEALS — What’s the best way to show the progress of an effective education? That’s a loaded question. Some people believe it’s through test scores, while others are convinced that proof of learning is in the action or activity that results from the students’ work. Chawanakee School District’s Minarets High and Minarets Charter are finding a way to answer the ...
Read More »Crystal Tower Award Honors Robert Brosi, DDS
MADERA COUNTY — Oakhurst’s Robert Brosi, D.D.S. received a Crystal Tower Award Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the 13th Annual Business and Education Shareholders’ Luncheon hosted by the Madera County Compact. Both Dr. Brosi and Madera Agricultural Services were recognized for their partnership with Madera County schools in front of more than 175 business and community leaders. Each exemplifies the Madera County Compact’s mission, ...
Read More »Girl Scout Leader Recruits New Troops In Coarsegold & Raymond
COARSEGOLD — An energetic Girl Scout of more than 55 years has trained many leaders in the Girl Scouts of Central California South Council. Fortunately for the kindergarten through third grade youth of Raymond and Coarsegold Elementary Schools, this year she’s volunteering to lead a new troop. On Thursday, Sept. 8, parents and youth are invited to the recruitment and ...
Read More »Good School News: Wasuma PTA Drives Fundraising
AHWAHNEE — Hot Wasuma Nights annual car show went off smoothly over the weekend for Wasuma Elementary, with an excellent turn-out of vehicles registered, and plenty people coming out to see the action and support the school. The Wasuma School PTA organizers want to give a “big Wildcat thank you” to Sierra Tel, The Redwoods in Yosemite, Bass Lake Water Sports, ...
Read More »New Location For Branches Books & Gifts
OAKHURST — Branches Books & Gifts has relocated to a newly renovated 1,500-square-foot storefront in the Old Mill Village Shopping Center. The store was previously located in the Junction Plaza Center. The new larger space allows the shop to expand its inventory and offer more books, educational toys and, as owner Anne Driscoll likes to say, other awesomeness. The bookshop opened ...
Read More »Two Newest Additions To Madera County Sheriff’s Office
MADERA COUNTY — Sheriff Jay Varney is very pleased to welcome the two newest additions to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. “Nacho” is a one-and-a-half year old Belgian Malinois and “Gastone” is a two-year-old Belgian Malinois. Both dogs were imported from France. Deputy Logan Majeski will be Nacho’s handler and Deputy Eric Jackson will be Gastone’s handler. All four just ...
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